Tag Archives: theology

Praying for Others; May 30, 2021

Posted on June 1, 2021 by jgarrott

Ezra 6:10 “… so that they may offer sacrifices pleasing to the God of heaven and pray for the well-being of the king and his sons.” King Darius didn’t personally know the Lord, but he had heard enough about Him … Continue reading →

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Monotheism; April 24, 2021

Posted on April 26, 2021 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 4:7 What other nation is so great as to have their gods near them the way the Lord our God is near us whenever we pray to him? I like the way the Japanese inverts the order of this … Continue reading →

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Experiencing God; August 23, 2020

Posted on August 27, 2020 by jgarrott

John 9:25 He replied, “Whether he is a sinner or not, I don’t know. One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!” It has been observed that a man with an experience is never at the … Continue reading →

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The Bible; June 25, 2020

Posted on June 28, 2020 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 8:8 “‘How can you say, “We are wise, for we have the law of the Lord,” when actually the lying pen of the scribes has handled it falsely?’” This verse speaks volumes to me. Many people indeed treat the … Continue reading →

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The Son; April 20, 2020

Posted on April 22, 2020 by jgarrott

Hebrews 1:1-2 In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, … Continue reading →

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Theologians; January 4, 2019

Posted on January 6, 2020 by jgarrott

Luke 11:42 “Woe to you Pharisees, because you give God a tenth of your mint, rue and all other kinds of garden herbs, but you neglect justice and the love of God. You should have practiced the latter without leaving … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Growth; June 11, 2019

Posted on June 14, 2019 by jgarrott

Hebrews 6:1-3 Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in God, instruction about baptisms, the laying on … Continue reading →

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Fruitfulness; May 27, 2019

Posted on May 29, 2019 by jgarrott

1 Thessalonians 3:8 For now we really live, since you are standing firm in the Lord. It’s fascinating to me that Greek seems to have the same sort of idiom that Japanese does, but English doesn’t, at least as a … Continue reading →

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Freedom; April 20, 2019

Posted on April 23, 2019 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 3:17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. I have heard this verse quoted many times, but our sinful human nature really tends to cloud understanding of it. … Continue reading →

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Righteousness; March 24, 2019

Posted on April 2, 2019 by jgarrott

Romans 1:17 For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.” Here Paul is stating the overarching theme … Continue reading →

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