Tag Archives: salvation

Hidden Christians; June 10, 2018

Posted on June 13, 2018 by jgarrott

Mark 13:13 “All men will hate you because of me, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved.” Having just been on Ikitsuki Island, Nagasaki Prefecture, this sounds very real indeed. Ikitsuki is noted for “Hidden Christians,” … Continue reading →

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The Good News; May 31, 2018

Posted on June 1, 2018 by jgarrott

Mark 1:14-15 After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!” I find I rather … Continue reading →

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Serving Christ; May 26, 2018

Posted on May 29, 2018 by jgarrott

Matthew 25:40 “The King will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.’” It needs to be said that this is not a parable, it … Continue reading →

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Rewards; May 20, 2018

Posted on May 22, 2018 by jgarrott

Matthew 20:15 “Don’t I have the right to do what I want with my own money? Or are you envious because I am generous?” I was very interested to hear from my mother that even my seminary professor grandfather, the … Continue reading →

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Who is Jesus?; May 17, 2017

Posted on May 19, 2018 by jgarrott

Matthew 16:15 “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” This is the single most important question for any human being on the face of the earth. How it is answered determines the eternal destiny of … Continue reading →

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Salvation; May 9, 2018

Posted on May 10, 2018 by jgarrott

Matthew 10:40 “He who receives you receives me, and he who receives me receives the one who sent me.” This verse has been both a comfort and a frustration to me, and probably to many if not most missionaries. It … Continue reading →

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The Glory of the Lord; April 15, 2018

Posted on April 16, 2018 by jgarrott

Habakkuk 2:14 For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea. This is a very famous verse, but what is shocking is the context. I had no memory … Continue reading →

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Open Hearts; April 3, 2018

Posted on April 5, 2018 by jgarrott

Luke 24:45 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. What a blessed verse, filled with implications for every believer! As Paul noted, it takes God’s help for us to really grasp what He has said to … Continue reading →

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Finished; March 31, 2018

Posted on April 2, 2018 by jgarrott

John 19:30 When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. This is perhaps the most momentous event in human history. The Christ, a coequal member of … Continue reading →

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Sent by Christ; March 27, 2018

Posted on March 31, 2018 by jgarrott

John 13:20 “I tell you the truth, whoever accepts anyone I send accepts me; and whoever accepts me accepts the one who sent me.” This is an absolutely amazing verse because of the level of authority it gives those sent … Continue reading →

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