Tag Archives: the Gospel

The Love of God; February 8, 2021

Posted on February 10, 2021 by jgarrott

Isaiah 43:4 Since you are precious and honored in my sight, and I love you… Multiple Japanese translations isolate this from the second half of the verse, leaving out the conjunctions the NIV inserts, which makes me think the Hebrew … Continue reading →

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The Invitation; January 12, 2021

Posted on January 14, 2021 by jgarrott

Revelation 22:17  The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let him who hears say, “Come!” Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life. I know I’ve written … Continue reading →

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Evangelism; September 20, 2020

Posted on September 22, 2020 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 30:9 “If you return to the Lord, then your brothers and your children will be shown compassion by their captors and will come back to this land, for the Lord your God is gracious and compassionate. He will … Continue reading →

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God’s Invitation; September 12, 2020

Posted on September 15, 2020 by jgarrott

Revelation 22:17 The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let him who hears say, “Come!” Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life. This is so absolutely … Continue reading →

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Focus; August 9, 2020

Posted on August 11, 2020 by jgarrott

Luke 4:44 And he kept on preaching in the synagogues of Judea. Jesus healed and delivered many, which gained Him popularity, but He never stopped proclaiming the Gospel. We get caught up in all sorts of things, but we must … Continue reading →

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Stumbling; July 18, 2020

Posted on July 20, 2020 by jgarrott

Matthew 11:6 “Blessed is the man who does not fall away on account of me.” This verse is actually closely linked to verse 15: “He who has ears, let him hear.” God has revealed Himself to us through His Son, … Continue reading →

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Following Christ; July 13, 2020

Posted on July 16, 2020 by jgarrott

Matt 8:21-22 Another disciple said to him, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.” But Jesus told him, “Follow me, and let the dead bury their own dead.” I have heard more than one message that, I think, … Continue reading →

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God’s Invitation; May 20, 2020

Posted on May 22, 2020 by jgarrott

Revelation 22:17 The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let him who hears say, “Come!” Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life. This invitation might seem … Continue reading →

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Truth; May 9, 2020

Posted on May 11, 2020 by jgarrott

2 John 1:1-2 The elder, To the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in the truth–and not I only, but also all who know the truth–because of the truth, which lives in us and will be with us … Continue reading →

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Salvation by Faith; January 2, 2020

Posted on January 5, 2020 by jgarrott

Luke 7:50 Jesus said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” This is a very important little incident in Jesus’ ministry that often gets overlooked. Just as Jesus told the woman who touched the hem of … Continue reading →

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