Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
first look at murder
Genesis 4. Cain’s offering had disappointed God. The reason was that God looked not at the offering, but at the heart of the offerer. God warned Cain that he had a choice. He could rule over his sinful heart, or … Continue reading
first look at judgment
Genesis 3. God judges rightly. For each sin involved in the fall, there are appropriate consequences. Satan is not mentioned here – but it is obvious from later scriptures (Rev. 12:9; 20:2) that he tempted the serpent to deceive Eve. … Continue reading
first look at paradise
Genesis 2. Eden was God’s best for humanity. Its idyllic atmosphere gave Adam everything he could ask for. He had life, a feast for eyes and mouth, meaningful work, and the perfect companion to share it with. God only prohibited … Continue reading
first look at God
Genesis 1. The story of how God created the universe helps us to understand him better. Each picture we see of him in this chapter explains more fully who he is, and how we relate to him. He is an … Continue reading
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come to your future
Revelation 22. The Bible ends with an invitation. “’The Spirit and the Bride say, “Come.” And let the one who hears say, “Come.” And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who desires take the water of … Continue reading
the presence and the future
Revelation 21. The most beautiful thing about the believer’s future revealed in this chapter is not the golden streets, or jeweled walls, or pearly gates. The radiance of the city comes from the manifest presence of God himself. He will … Continue reading
judgment and the future
Revelation 20. Christians differ on how they interpret the binding of Satan. I cannot bring myself to believe that Satan is bound in any way now, so that makes me a premillenialist. At the end of this chapter is the … Continue reading
love and war in the future
Revelation 19. A trumpet calls heavens armies to war against the demonic powers, with Christ at the head. Meanwhile, believers hear a call to come and celebrate. It is the marriage supper of the Lamb. There will be both tragedy … Continue reading
one day in the future
Revelation 18. Babylon is a combination of the human and the demonic – of church and state – of trade and sorcery and deception. The great system and all tied to it will be destroyed in a single day. God’s … Continue reading
beauty, power, and the future
Revelation 17. For over a thousand years, the most beautiful and powerful entity in this world was a Church which had its seat in Rome, the city on seven hills. From that vantage point, this almighty power ruled over kings, … Continue reading
