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Tag Archives: the Gospel
Amazing Grace; February 17, 2026
Isaiah 53:1 Who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? Modern English translations generally render the first line of this verse as speaking of the prophet’s message, but the Japanese expresses it in terms of what … Continue reading
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Spreading Knowledge; February 8, 2026
Proverbs 15:7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools are not upright. To me, this ties back directly to 9:10, that I wrote on two days ago. If we have proper respect for the Lord, He … Continue reading
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The Shema; January 9, 2026
Deuteronomy 6:4-6 Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. This is … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, christianity, faith, God, Jesus, Jews, ministry in Japan, monotheism, Moslems, polytheism, the claims of Christ, the Gospel, the Shemah, the Trinity
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The Claims of Christ; December 30, 2025
Luke 4:21 He began by saying to them, “Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.” There are those who say that Jesus didn’t claim to be divine, but here, at the very outset of His public ministry, He declares that He … Continue reading
Righteousness; December 10, 2025
Jeremiah 23:6 In his days Judah will be saved and Israel will live in safety.This is the name by which he will be called: The Lord Our Righteous Savior. I have to start by saying that the latest NIV translation is unfortunate here. I’m sure … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, christianity, commitment, faith, fellowship with Christ, God, heaven, Jesus, obedience, priorities, righteousness, salvation, spiritual growth, the Gospel
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Salvation; December 9, 2025
Isaiah 62:11 The Lord has made proclamation to the ends of the earth:“Say to Daughter Zion, ‘See, your Savior comes!See, his reward is with him, and his recompense accompanies him.’” What jumps out at me about this verse is that salvation is a person. (The … Continue reading
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Salvation; October 6, 2025
Acts 16:30-32 He then brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.” Then they spoke the word of the Lord to him and … Continue reading
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Tagged Acts, bible, christianity, faith, God's promise, groups, households, individuals, Jesus, salvation, the Gospel
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Response to the Gospel; October 3, 2025
Acts 13:48 When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and honored the word of the Lord; and all who were appointed for eternal life believed. Having ministered in Japan all my life, it’s a little hard for me to really … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, C. S. Lewis, eternal life, evangelism, faith, free will, God, Jesus, ministry in Japan, salvation, sharing Christ, the Gospel, theology
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The Message of Salvation; September 15, 2025
Luke 2:10-11 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the … Continue reading
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Joy; September 11, 2025
Matthew 28:8 So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. The women’s joy here is something Jesus talked about in the Upper Room Discourse. “So with you: now is … Continue reading
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Tagged angels, assurance, bible, cherubs, christianity, faith, fear, God, happiness, He Lives, Jesus, joy, suicide, the Gospel
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