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Salvation and Good Works; August 30, 2024

Posted on August 31, 2024 by jgarrott

Titus 3:8 This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone. … Continue reading →

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Condemnation; August 16, 2024

Posted on August 17, 2024 by jgarrott

Luke 18:9 To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everyone else, Jesus told this parable: This is a famous and very important parable, but what struck me just now was that it was addressed directly to … Continue reading →

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Focus; August 5, 2024

Posted on August 6, 2024 by jgarrott

Matthew 15:27-28 “Yes it is, Lord,” she said. “Even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master’s table.”Then Jesus said to her, “Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted.” And her daughter was healed at that moment. This is … Continue reading →

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Father God; July 22, 2024

Posted on July 23, 2024 by jgarrott

Isaiah 63:16 But you are our Father, though Abraham does not know us or Israel acknowledge us;you, Lord, are our Father, our Redeemer from of old is your name. This strikes me as an intensely beautiful verse. Fathers and father figures didn’t just become a problem … Continue reading →

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This Life and the Next; June 29, 2024

Posted on June 30, 2024 by jgarrott

Psalm 30:11-12 You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing your praises and not be silent. Lord my God, I will praise you forever. The heading for this Psalm says, “A Psalm of David. A … Continue reading →

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Depraved Minds; June 12, 2024

Posted on June 13, 2024 by jgarrott

Revelation 9:20-21 The rest of mankind that were not killed by these plagues still did not repent of the work of their hands; they did not stop worshiping demons, and idols of gold, silver, bronze, stone and wood–idols that cannot … Continue reading →

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Obeying God; June 5, 2024

Posted on June 6, 2024 by jgarrott

1 John 2:3 We know that we have come to know him if we obey his commands. When John has just been writing beautifully about how Jesus’ sacrifice covers all our sins, it’s important that he follows with this statement. … Continue reading →

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Faith and Works; June 1, 2024

Posted on June 2, 2024 by jgarrott

James 2:26 As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead. It is this section that made Martin Luther call James “a book of straw.” Luther was combatting the then-current practice of indulgences, where the … Continue reading →

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Proclaiming the Word; May 27, 2024

Posted on May 28, 2024 by jgarrott

2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage–with great patience and careful instruction. This, along with verse 5, is rather heart-wrenching when you realize that it was written shortly before … Continue reading →

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The Trinity; May 24, 2024

Posted on May 25, 2024 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 13:14 May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. I probably quote this verse more than any other, though I do expand … Continue reading →

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