Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
after faith: his creatures
James 1. The purpose of James’ letter was to encourage a group of Jewish churches to stay true to their faith in Christ, and allow that faith to control their actions. Faith should produce steadfast living in times … Continue reading
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evangelism: celebrating the team
Romans 16. Lest we get the mistaken assumption that Paul was single-handedly bringing the Gentile world to Christ, he includes the names of over 30 of his co-workers in this chapter. This serves as a reminder that the work of … Continue reading
evangelism: ministry and fellowship
Romans 15:14-33. We have seen that the whole of Romans has to do with evangelism. As Paul begins to conclude his letter, he describes that work using two metaphors. Paul’s work of bringing the gospel to the Gentiles … Continue reading
evangelism: perspective on edification
Romans 15:1-13. How we get along with other believers has a definite impact on our evangelism. When the watching world sees us biting and devouring each other over our differences, they think less of the gospel that we preach. When … Continue reading
evangelism: perspective on differences
Romans 14. Paul encourages believers in Rome to get along with each other by refusing to let differences be a cause for division. There will be differences among believers, but we dishonor our mutual Lord when we use those differences … Continue reading
evangelism: perspective on the state
Romans 13. Paul encourages believers to submit to the authority of the state here. He argues that: God will punish law breakers (1-7). Obeying the law is a way of loving your neighbor (8-10). The time is short, so believers … Continue reading
evangelism: perspective on Israel
Romans 11. Here Paul seeks to explain why so many of his own countrymen have rejected the gospel, while so many Gentiles are accepting it and getting saved. He states: God is still sovereign over the salvation process … Continue reading
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evangelism: perspective on success
Romans 9:30-10:21. The children’s story of the tortoise and the hare teaches that success does not always come to the ones who are best equipped. The same is true of spiritual success: finding salvation. Paul was a Jew. He knew … Continue reading
evangelism: perspective on potential
Romans 9:1-29. If the doctrine of God’s sovereignty over the salvation of the lost has application concerning evangelism it is this: everyone you meet is a potential child of God. Background, pedigree, – even present lifestyle – neither of these … Continue reading
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Tagged Romans 9
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evangelism: a perspective on suffering
Romans 8:18-39. The world around us is suffering due to the effects of the fall. Christians suffer as well – for the same reason. We are part of the fallen world. we also sometimes suffer because of our relationship with … Continue reading
