Tag Archives: salvation

Freedom in Christ; March 13, 2019

Posted on March 22, 2019 by jgarrott

Acts 13:48, 52 When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and honored the word of the Lord; and all who were appointed for eternal life believed. And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit. I … Continue reading →

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Gifts; March 7, 2019

Posted on March 21, 2019 by jgarrott

Acts 4:12 “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.” This is one of the fundamental truths of the universe, at least from the … Continue reading →

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Evangelism and Salvation; March 3, 2019

Posted on March 5, 2019 by jgarrott

John 20:30-31 Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that … Continue reading →

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Truth; March 1, 2019

Posted on March 3, 2019 by jgarrott

John 18:37 “You are a king, then!” said Pilate. Jesus answered, “You are right in saying I am a king. In fact, for this reason I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the … Continue reading →

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Knowing God; February 28, 2019

Posted on March 1, 2019 by jgarrott

John 17:26 “I have made you known to them, and will continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me may be in them and that I myself may be in them.” I don’t know … Continue reading →

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The Blessings of Obedience; February 24, 2019

Posted on February 27, 2019 by jgarrott

John 14:23 Jesus replied, “If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching. My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him.” The Bible uses all sorts of words to mean much … Continue reading →

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The Light of Life; February 20, 2019

Posted on February 22, 2019 by jgarrott

John 12:36 “Put your trust in the light while you have it, so that you may become sons of light.” There is almost a pun here, because in the Old testament light is conflated with life. Psalms is loaded with … Continue reading →

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Experiential Faith; February 16, 2019

Posted on February 20, 2019 by jgarrott

John 9:25 He replied, “Whether he is a sinner or not, I don’t know. One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!” I have always loved this story, and though the reading stopped with this verse, … Continue reading →

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Reception; February 13, 2019

Posted on February 19, 2019 by jgarrott

John 6:63-64 “The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life. Yet there are some of you who do not believe.” It just struck me that if … Continue reading →

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Listening to God; February 12, 2019

Posted on February 15, 2019 by jgarrott

John 6:45 “It is written in the Prophets: ‘They will all be taught by God.’ Everyone who listens to the Father and learns from him comes to me.” Reading this I am reminded of stories I have read of earnest … Continue reading →

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