Tag Archives: the grace of God

November 23, 2013

Posted on November 27, 2013 by jgarrott

Malachi 2:7 “For the lips of a priest ought to preserve knowledge, and from his mouth men should seek instruction – because he is the messenger of the LORD Almighty.” This sets a high standard indeed, but not an unreasonable … Continue reading →

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July 29, 2013

Posted on August 1, 2013 by jgarrott

1 Peter 2:16 Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God. Freedom can be a tricky, even scary, thing. The devil is adept at using our weaknesses and … Continue reading →

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July 20, 2013

Posted on July 24, 2013 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 3:18 And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. I started to write on verses 4-6 of … Continue reading →

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May 4, 2013

Posted on May 8, 2013 by jgarrott

Galatians 3:2 I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by observing the law, or by believing what you heard? It is interesting to realize that these people who were getting into legalism … Continue reading →

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April 14, 2013

Posted on April 16, 2013 by jgarrott

Romans 4:4-5 Now when a man works, his wages are not credited to him as a gift, but as an obligation. However, to the man who does not work but trusts God who justifies the wicked, his faith is credited … Continue reading →

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April 10, 2013

Posted on April 12, 2013 by jgarrott

Romans 2:4 Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, tolerance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you toward repentance? This is a very accurate description of what a lot of people in “Christian” nations … Continue reading →

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March 30, 2013

Posted on April 3, 2013 by jgarrott

Luke 23:56 But they rested on the Sabbath in obedience to the commandment. In the past I have been struck by how, even in these extreme circumstances, the women kept the commandment of resting on the Sabbath. However, just now … Continue reading →

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March 27, 2013

Posted on March 29, 2013 by jgarrott

John 19:11 Jesus answered, “You would have no power over me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed me over to you is guilty of a greater sin.” This verse contains an extremely … Continue reading →

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March 25, 2013

Posted on March 27, 2013 by jgarrott

John 18:11 Jesus commanded Peter, “Put your sword away! Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given me?” This is a point that I mention almost every time I talk about the cross, which is frequently. That is, … Continue reading →

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March 21, 2013

Posted on March 22, 2013 by jgarrott

Luke 18:9 To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: This is a justly famous parable, and it’s important to understand to whom Jesus told it and why. Actually, … Continue reading →

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