Tag Archives: the grace of God

December 6, 2013

Posted on December 7, 2013 by jgarrott

Isaiah 40:1-2 Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her hard service has been completed, that her sin has been paid for, that she has received from the LORD’s hand double … Continue reading →

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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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