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About Jefferson Vann

Jefferson Vann is pastor of Piney Grove Advent Christian Church in Delco, North Carolina.

best defense against apostasy

best defense against apostasy 2 Thessalonians 2:5-8 (JDV) 2 Thessalonians 2:5 Don’t you remember that when I was still with you I used to tell you about this? 2 Thessalonians 2:6 And you know what currently prevents this, so that … Continue reading

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apostasy in the church

apostasy in the church 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4 (JDV) 2 Thessalonians 2:3 Don’t let anyone deceive you in any way. For that day will not come unless the apostasy comes first and the lawless human is revealed, the son of destruction. … Continue reading

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no substitute hope

no substitute hope 2 Thessalonians 2:1-2 (JDV) 2 Thessalonians 2:1 Now concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered to him: We ask you, brothers and sisters, 2 Thessalonians 2:2 not to be easily upset or … Continue reading

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more than banish

more than banish 2 Thessalonians 1:8-12 (JDV) 2 Thessalonians 1:8 when he takes vengeance with flaming fire on those who don’t know God and on those who don’t obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. 2 Thessalonians 1:9 They will … Continue reading

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for the future kingdom

for the future kingdom 2 Thessalonians 1:5-7 (JDV) 2 Thessalonians 1:5 It is clear evidence of God’s righteous judgment that you will be counted worthy of God’s kingdom, for which you also are suffering, 2 Thessalonians 1:6 since it is … Continue reading

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flourishing faith, increasing care

flourishing faith, increasing care 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4 (JDV) 2 Thessalonians 1:1 Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy: To the congregation of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Thessalonians 1:2 Favor to you and peace from God … Continue reading

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bring us back

bring us back Lamentations 5:21-22 (JDV) Lamentations 5:21 Yahveh, bring us back to yourself, so we may return; renew our days as in former times, Lamentations 5:22 unless you are so intensely angry with us that you have completely rejected … Continue reading

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not forgotten

not forgotten Lamentations 5:19-20 (JDV) Lamentations 5:19 You, Yahveh, are enthroned forever; your throne endures from generation to generation. Lamentations 5:20 Why do you continually forget us, abandon us for our entire lives? not forgotten The lamenter has no doubt … Continue reading

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how civilizations collapse

how civilizations collapse Lamentations 5:16b-18 (JDV) Lamentations 5:16b Tragedy to us, because we have failed. Lamentations 5:17 Because of this, our heart is sick; because of these, our eyes grow dim: Lamentations 5:18 because of Mount Zion, which lies desolate … Continue reading

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complaint department

complaint department Lamentations 5:9-16a (JDV) Lamentations 5:9 We secure our food at the risk of our lives because of the sword in the open country. Lamentations 5:10 Our skin is as hot as an oven from the ravages of hunger. … Continue reading

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