Tag Archives: the Gospel

Evangelism; May 15, 2026


Acts 28:24 Some were convinced by what he said, but others would not believe. We’re back to the point, touched on a few days ago, that salvation through the Gospel is dependent on the hearer, not the messenger. That doesn’t … Continue reading

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The Jewish Gospel; March 6, 2026


Matthew 13:35 So was fulfilled what was spoken through the prophet: “I will open my mouth in parables,    I will utter things hidden since the creation of the world.” Matthew was a Jew, writing primarily for a Jewish audience. We only have … Continue reading

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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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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

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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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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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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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