Tag Archives: the love of God

November 26, 2013

Posted on November 27, 2013 by jgarrott

Luke 10:16 “He who listens to you listens to me; he who rejects you rejects me; but he who rejects me rejects him who sent me.” This is a truly awe-inspiring verse, when you really think about it. Jesus actually … Continue reading →

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November 25, 2013

Posted on November 27, 2013 by jgarrott

Matthew 23:39 “For I tell you, you will not see me again until you say, `Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.’” Every time I read Matthew 23 now, that scene from The Visual Bible comes … Continue reading →

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May 7, 2013

Posted on May 8, 2013 by jgarrott

Galatians 5:6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love. Every verse in this passage speaks to me! However, this last verse sums it up pretty … Continue reading →

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May 5, 2013

Posted on May 8, 2013 by jgarrott

Galatians 3:24 So the law was put in charge to lead us to Christ that we might be justified by faith. There isn’t an English term that exactly corresponds to the term in the Greek, but Japanese has one that … Continue reading →

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May 1, 2013

Posted on May 2, 2013 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 5:14-15 For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who … Continue reading →

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April 17, 2013

Posted on April 20, 2013 by jgarrott

Romans 5:5 And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us. People hope for all sorts of things, and sometimes they get them and … 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 23, 2013

Posted on March 25, 2013 by jgarrott

John 17:26 “I have made you known to them, and will continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me may be in them and that I myself may be in them.” Jesus’ high priestly … Continue reading →

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February 27, 2013

Posted on March 5, 2013 by jgarrott

Hosea 2:23 “I will show my love to the one I called `Not my loved one. ‘ I will say to those called ‘Not my people, ‘ ‘You are my people’; and they will say, ‘You are my God.’ ” … Continue reading →

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February 25, 2013

Posted on March 5, 2013 by jgarrott

Daniel 9:23 “As soon as you began to pray, an answer was given, which I have come to tell you, for you are highly esteemed. Therefore, consider the message and understand the vision:” How encouraging to know the answer was … Continue reading →

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