Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
the stumbling stone
Romans 9:25-33 25 As he also says in Hosea: “I will call those who were not my people, ‘My people,’ and I will call her who was unloved, ‘My beloved.’”[1] 26 “And in the very place where it was said … Continue reading
enduring with much patience
Romans 9:17-24 17 For the scripture says to Pharaoh: ” I have raised you up for this exact purpose, that I may demonstrate my power in you, and that my name may be proclaimed in all the earth.”[1] 18 So … Continue reading
sovereign mercy
Romans 9:9-16 9 Because this is what the promise declared: “About a year from now I will return and Sarah will have a son.” 10 Not only that, but when Rebekah had conceived children by one man, our ancestor Isaac– … Continue reading
my countrymen – cut off from Christ!
Romans 9:1-8 1 I am telling the truth in Christ (I am not lying!), because my conscience assures me in the Holy Spirit– 2 I have great regret and unceasing anguish in my heart. 3 Because I wish that I … Continue reading
already glorified
Romans 8:31-39 31 What then should we say about these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 Without a doubt, he who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all–how … Continue reading
present sufferings, future destiny
Romans 8:18-30 18 Because I consider that our present sufferings cannot even be compared to the glory that will be revealed to us. 19 Because the creation impatiently waits for the sons of God to be revealed. 20 Because the … Continue reading
justification, mortification, adoption
Romans 8:1-17 8:1 Consequently, there is no condemnation now given to the ones who are in Christ Jesus. 2 Because the law of the life-giving Spirit in Christ Jesus has exempted you from the law of sin and death. 3 … Continue reading
Who will rescue me?
Romans 7:14-25 14 For we know that the law is spiritual–but I am unspiritual, sold into slavery to sin. 15 Because I don’t understand what I am doing. For I do not do what I want–instead, I do what I … Continue reading
the purpose of the commandment
Romans 7:7-13 7 So, what should we say to this? Is the law sin? Absolutely not! Certainly, I would not have known sin except through its exposure in the law. Because I surely would not have known what it means … Continue reading
released – not on probation
Romans 7:1-6 1 Or do you not know, brothers (because I am speaking to ones who know the law), that the law is lord over a man as long as he lives? 2 For example, a married woman is obligated … Continue reading
