Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
father of us all
Romans 4:12-17 12 And he is also the father of the circumcised, who are not only circumcised, but who also walk in the footsteps of the faith that our father Abraham possessed while he was still uncircumcised. 13 Because the … Continue reading
the sign as a seal
Romans 4:6-11 6 This is how even David himself speaks regarding the blessedness of the man to whom God credits righteousness regardless of works: 7 “Blessed are those whose lawless works are forgiven, and whose sins are covered; 8 blessed … Continue reading
demythologizing Abraham
Romans 4:1-5 1 What then should we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, concluded regarding this matter? 2 Because if Abraham was declared righteous by the works of the law, he has something to brag about–but not … Continue reading
since God is one
Romans 3:25-31 25 God publicly displayed him at his death as the atoning sacrifice accessible through faith. This was to demonstrate his righteousness, because God in his restraint had passed over the sins previously committed. 26 This was also to … Continue reading
a way to God’s righteousness
Romans 3:19-24 19 We have known that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world may be held accountable to God. 20 Because no … Continue reading
all under sin
Romans 3:5-18 5 But if our unrighteousness demonstrates that God is righteous, what should we conclude? The God who inflicts wrath is not unrighteous, is he? (I am speaking in human terms.) 6 Absolutely not! For otherwise how could God … Continue reading
what good is the Bible?
Romans 3:1-4 1 So, what advantage is there to being a Jew, or what is the value of being circumcised? 2 There are many advantages in many ways. First of all, the Jews were entrusted with the sayings of God. … Continue reading
inward Judaism
Romans 2:25-29 25 Because circumcision has its value if you are obedient to the law, but if you break the law, your circumcision has become non-circumcision. 26 For this reason, if the non-circumcised man obeys the righteous requirements of the … Continue reading
the burden of light bearing
Romans 2:17-24 17 But if you call yourself a Jew and depend upon the law and are proud of your relationship to God 18 and you know his will and approve the superior things because you receive instruction from the … Continue reading
the law of conscience
Romans 2:12-16 12 Because all who have sinned not knowing the law will also perish not knowing the law, and all who have sinned understanding the law will be judged by the law. 13 Because it is not those who … Continue reading
