Author Archives: Jefferson Vann

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About Jefferson Vann

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

destruction sent

1 Corinthians 10:9-11 1Co 10:9 We should not test Christ, like some of them did, and they were destroyed by the snakes. 1Co 10:10 Nor should you complain, just like some of them complained, and they were destroyed by the … Continue reading →

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entertaining ourselves to death

1 Corinthians 10:6-8 1Co 10:6 These catastrophic judgments happened as examples for us, so that we would not lust for evil things the way they lusted for evil things. 1Co 10:7 Do not become idolaters, like some of them, just … Continue reading →

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playing along

1 Corinthians 10:1-5 1Co 10:1 Because I do not want you to miss this, brothers — the fact that all our fathers were under that cloud, and all had passed through that sea. 1Co 10:2 And they all had been … Continue reading →

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run to take the prize

1 Corinthians 9:24-27 1Co 9:24 Do you not know that all the runners in a stadium are running, but one receives the prize? So run to take the prize. 1Co 9:25 And each competitor must exercise all his self-control; they … Continue reading →

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partnering in the product

1 Corinthians 9:18-23 1Co 9:18 What then is my wages? That, when I evangelize, I may offer the gospel without charge, so as not to make full use of my right as regarding the gospel. 1Co 9:19 Because although I … Continue reading →

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entrusted with a stewardship

1 Corinthians 9:15-17 1Co 9:15 But I have not made use of these rights.  And I have not written these things for it to become so for me, because it would be better to die than for someone to take … Continue reading →

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a gospel first decision

1 Corinthians 9:11-14 1Co 9:11 If we have planted spiritual gifts among you, would it not be great if we will reap material benefits from you? 1Co 9:12 If others have the right to share in the product from you, … Continue reading →

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ploughing with confidence

1 Corinthians 9:8-10 1Co 9:8 Am I speaking from mere human logic, or does not the Law say these things? 1Co 9:9 Because it is written in the Law by Moses, “You will not muzzle an ox while it is … Continue reading →

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unique — so genuine

1 Corinthians 9:1-7 1Co 9:1 Am I not free? Am I not a missionary? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are you not my work in the Lord? 1Co 9:2 If to others I am not a missionary, at … Continue reading →

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protecting the weak

1 Corinthians 8:10-13 1Co 8:10 Because if someone sees you, the one who has this knowledge, reclining where an idol is displayed, won’t his weak conscience be encouraged to eat food offered to idols? 1Co 8:11 Because this weak one … Continue reading →

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