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.

stay if you can

Posted on March 26, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

1 Corinthians 7:10-14 1Co 7:10 But for those of you already married, I have a command (not from me, but from the Lord): a wife should not leave her husband. 1Co 7:11 But if she does leave, she should stay … Continue reading →

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misapplication

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

1 Corinthians 7:5-9 1Co 7:5 Do not be depriving one another, except in those times when you both agree to it, so that you can devote yourselves to prayer, then come back together again, so that Satan might not tempt … Continue reading →

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reciprocal rights

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

1 Corinthians 7:1-4 1Co 7:1 Now, regarding those issues you wrote me about: Yes, “it would be good for a man not to touch a woman.” 1Co 7:2 But, because sexual sin is a reality, I say each man should … Continue reading →

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singular body – plural you

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

1 Corinthians 6:18-20 1Co 6:18 Escape from sexual sin. Every sin a person commits is outside the body, but the one committing sexual sin is actually bringing sin into his body. 1Co 6:19 Or do you not yet get it … Continue reading →

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physical matters

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

  1 Corinthians 6:15-17 1Co 6:15 Do you not yet get it — the fact that our bodies are parts of Christ? Should someone take the parts of Christ and make them parts of a prostitute? Absolutely not! 1Co 6:16 … Continue reading →

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physical matters

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

1 Corinthians 6:15-17 1Co 6:15 Do you not yet get it — the fact that our bodies are parts of Christ? Should someone take the parts of Christ and make them parts of a prostitute? Absolutely not! 1Co 6:16 Do … Continue reading →

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free but responsible

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

1 Corinthians 6:12-14 1Co 6:12 “I am allowed to do anything,” but not everything is profitable. “I am allowed to do anything,” but I will not be mastered by anything. 1Co 6:13 “Food is for my stomach, and my stomach … Continue reading →

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used to be

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

DON’T DENY YOUR DELIVERANCE 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 1Co 6:9 Or do you not yet get it — the fact that unrighteous ones will not be inheriting the kingdom coming from God? Do not be led astray! Neither those committing sexual … Continue reading →

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small claims – big shame

Posted on March 19, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

SETTLING WITHOUT SHAME 1 Corinthians 6:4-8   1Co 6:4 If you really have such normal cases, why do you bring them before those who are despised by the church? 1Co 6:5 I say this to your shame. Is there really … Continue reading →

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competent to critique

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

YOU HAVE BEEN ENTRUSTED JDV  1 Corinthians 6:1-3  1 When one of you has a problem with another, does he dare ask the unrighteous ones to decide upon it instead of the holy ones? 2 Or do you not know … Continue reading →

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