Tag Archives: salvation

Blessings; October 2, 2019

Posted on October 6, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 144:15 Blessed are the people of whom this is true; blessed are the people whose God is the Lord. In verses 12-14 David describes abundant material blessings, so it is clear that is what he is talking about here. … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness and Authority; September 28, 2019

Posted on September 30, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 130:3-4 If you, O Lord, kept a record of sins, O Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness; therefore you are feared. This anonymous Psalm is deeply insightful. In the first place, it is fully aware … Continue reading →

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Salvation; September 24, 2019

Posted on September 26, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:155 Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek out your decrees. It’s always interesting when the Lord speaks to me through a verse that’s not underlined in my Bible. (This one is now, though!) The … Continue reading →

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Faith in Trials; September 12, 2019

Posted on September 15, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 116:10 I believed; therefore I said, “I am greatly afflicted.” This is another anonymous Psalm, but it is a powerful one indeed. From beginning to end it speaks of the experience of a faithful servant of God, and so … Continue reading →

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God’s Salvation; August 30, 2019

Posted on September 1, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 98:2-3 The Lord has made his salvation known and revealed his righteousness to the nations. He has remembered his love and his faithfulness to the house of Israel; This was obviously written about the nation of Israel, perhaps after … Continue reading →

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Revival; August 21, 1019

Posted on August 23, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 85:13 Righteousness goes before him and prepares the way for his steps. We are saved by grace through faith, and not by works, (Ephesians 2:8-9) but there are certainly things we can and should do to get in line … Continue reading →

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Sin and Salvation; August 10, 2019

Posted on August 13, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 57:6 They spread a net for my feet— I was bowed down in distress. They dug a pit in my path— but they have fallen into it themselves. I can imagine David’s delight at being able to write this. … Continue reading →

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Eternal Life; June 18, 2019

Posted on June 20, 2019 by jgarrott

1 John 5:12 He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. It is interesting to me that John, the “Apostle of Love,” is the one who wrote some … Continue reading →

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How to Live; June 14, 2019

Posted on June 16, 2019 by jgarrott

1 Peter 3:15-16 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and … Continue reading →

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The Godhead; June 9, 2019

Posted on June 11, 2019 by jgarrott

Hebrews 1:3 The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. This morning I’ll be speaking on The Character of the Spirit and talking about how we … Continue reading →

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