Tag Archives: salvation

October 14, 2015

Posted on October 16, 2015 by jgarrott

Hebrews 7:24-25 Because Jesus lives for ever, he has a permanent priesthood. Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them. All this discussion of priestly orders … Continue reading →

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October 11, 2015

Posted on October 14, 2015 by jgarrott

Hebrews 3:6 But Christ is faithful as a son over God’s house. And we are his house, if we hold on to our courage and the hope of which we boast. This is a somewhat difficult passage, because it doesn’t … Continue reading →

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September 7, 2015

Posted on September 8, 2015 by jgarrott

Romans 11:18 You do not support the root, but the root supports you. I am always mystified by antisemitism, and it is perhaps at its most insidious as “Replacement Theology.” I don’t see how an honest reading of the New … Continue reading →

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September 4, 2015

Posted on September 6, 2015 by jgarrott

Romans 4:25 He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification. The mechanism of our salvation is so incredible that the Bible has to talk about it many, many times from many … Continue reading →

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September 1, 2015

Posted on September 3, 2015 by jgarrott

Acts 26:17-18 “‘I will rescue you from your own people and from the Gentiles. I am sending you to them to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so … Continue reading →

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August 31, 2015

Posted on September 3, 2015 by jgarrott

Acts 24:15-16 “I have the same hope in God as these men, that there will be a resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked. So I strive always to keep my conscience clear before God and man.” This is … Continue reading →

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August 12, 2015

Posted on August 13, 2015 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 13:23 Can the Ethiopian change his skin or the leopard its spots? Neither can you do good who are accustomed to doing evil. This verse is widely famous, referencing our inability to change intrinsic things. Interestingly, homosexuals claim that … Continue reading →

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August 8, 2015

Posted on August 10, 2015 by jgarrott

Isaiah 40:25 “To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal?” says the Holy One. Even before getting out of bed this morning I was thinking about the “irreducible complexity” argument for the existence of God. The odds … Continue reading →

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August 2, 2015

Posted on August 5, 2015 by jgarrott

Proverbs 23:17-18 Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord. There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off. It is ironic, actually, but … Continue reading →

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July 8, 2015

Posted on July 10, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 31:23-24 Love the Lord, all his saints! The Lord preserves the faithful, but the proud he pays back in full. Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord. Life is filled with all sorts of … Continue reading →

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