Tag Archives: the cross of Christ

Sacrifice for Sin; March 28, 2025

Posted on March 29, 2025 by jgarrott

Hebrews 10:18 And where these have been forgiven, sacrifice for sin is no longer necessary. Hebrews is an extremely logical book/letter. This chapter clearly explains why the temple sacrificial system is no longer needed, but there are still people who … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness; April 15, 2022

Posted on April 20, 2022 by jgarrott

Luke 23:34 Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” Of all the things Jesus said from the point He was arrested until His death, this is perhaps the most earthshaking. There is a … Continue reading →

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The Cross of Christ; November 27, 2020

Posted on November 30, 2020 by jgarrott

Galatians 6:14 May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. Our understanding of the cross of Christ is generally far too … Continue reading →

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Lord of Glory; June 20, 2019

Posted on June 21, 2019 by jgarrott

Revelation 1:17-18 When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on me and said: “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. I am the Living One; … Continue reading →

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The Meaning of Easter; April 21, 2019

Posted on April 23, 2019 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 5:21 God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. What a marvelous passage for Easter! Actually, the message of Easter is throughout the … Continue reading →

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Freedom; April 20, 2019

Posted on April 23, 2019 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 3:17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. I have heard this verse quoted many times, but our sinful human nature really tends to cloud understanding of it. … Continue reading →

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Salvation; March 25, 2019

Posted on April 2, 2019 by jgarrott

Romans 3:22-24 This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through … Continue reading →

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Speaking Truth; March 22, 2019

Posted on April 1, 2019 by jgarrott

Acts 24:25 As Paul discoursed on righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and said, “That’s enough for now! You may leave. When I find it convenient, I will send for you.” This has always seemed a … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness; November 1, 2018

Posted on November 4, 2018 by jgarrott

Ephesians 4:32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Every sentence in this section is underlined, and I could preach on any of them! However, they all deal with interpersonal … Continue reading →

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April 2, 2017

Posted on April 4, 2017 by jgarrott

Galatians 6:14 May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. We have little grasp of the absurdity, on the face of … Continue reading →

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