Tag Archives: salvation

Eternal Life; July 6, 2018

Posted on July 10, 2018 by jgarrott

John 3:36 “Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath remains on him.” This is pretty definitive! It is the absolute litmus test for eternal life, and there’s … Continue reading →

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Spirit vs. Flesh; July 4, 2018

Posted on July 5, 2018 by jgarrott

John 3:5-6 Jesus answered, “I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit.” As familiar … Continue reading →

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Evangelism; July 2, 2018

Posted on July 4, 2018 by jgarrott

John 1:41-42 The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, “We have found the Messiah” (that is, the Christ). And he brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, “You are Simon … Continue reading →

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God’s Grace and Mercy; June 30, 2018

Posted on July 1, 2018 by jgarrott

John 1:12 Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. This verse, along with John 3:16, describes God’s greatest provision, His greatest gift. With such an … Continue reading →

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The Word of Knowledge; June 28, 2018

Posted on June 30, 2018 by jgarrott

Luke 19:5 When Jesus reached the spot, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today.” We have no record whatsoever of any previous interaction between Jesus and Zacchaeus, but Luke … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Authority; June 21, 2018

Posted on June 25, 2018 by jgarrott

Luke 10:19-20 I2 have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your … Continue reading →

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Loving God; June 18, 2018

Posted on June 21, 2018 by jgarrott

Luke 7:47 “Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—for she loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little.” The whole issue when it comes to forgiveness is the awareness of our need. If we … Continue reading →

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Evangelism; June 11, 2018

Posted on June 14, 2018 by jgarrott

Luke 1:76-77 “And you, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him, to give his people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness … Continue reading →

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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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