Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
the Son of God, full of the Holy Spirit
Luke 3:23-4:13. Luke included a family tree for Jesus, but for a different reason than Matthew did. Matthew was only interested in proving that Jesus was the descendent of Abraham through David. Luke goes all the way back to Adam, … Continue reading
Posted in commitment, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, ministry, perseverance
Tagged Luke 3, Luke 4
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baptism with the Holy Spirit
Luke 3:1-22. John came proclaiming a baptism (in water). Those who submitted to John’s baptism signified that they have repented from their sins. god’s wrath is coming to destroy all sinners and he will not spare sinners who happen to … Continue reading
Posted in commitment, destruction in hell, holiness, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, repentance, will of God
Tagged Luke 3
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the Holy Spirit at the Jerusalem temple
Luke 2:22-52. These stories highlight how the Holy Spirit was manifesting himself at the temple in Jerusalem. He was not in the greatness of the buildings nor the glory of the worship. It was the humble faithfulness of an old … Continue reading
Posted in church, evangelism, faithfulness, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, witness
Tagged Luke 2
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words from the Holy Spirit
Luke 1:57-80. The message of a prophet burns in his spirit. He cannot wait to say what God has revealed to him. Zechariah had been made deaf and mute because he would not believe Gabriel’s message. He was not free … Continue reading
Posted in evangelism, gospel, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, missions, witness
Tagged Luke 1
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the Holy Spirit is the answer
Luke 1:26-56. Mary was amazed to find that she had been chosen of all women to give birth to the Messiah, the Son of God. Her question was not “why me?” because she knew that any time God works among … Continue reading
Posted in confidence, courage, dependence upon God, grace, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, trust
Tagged Luke 1
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return of the Holy Spirit
Luke 1:1-25. The ESV Study Bible comments on this text: “most Jews believed that for more than 400 years the Holy Spirit had not been active in Israel.” Notice the circumstances that connected to bring about revival and the move … Continue reading
Posted in deliverance, ethnic Israel, gospel, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, preparation
Tagged Luke 1
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a sure promise
2 Peter 3. Peter’s “last lecture” to his readers affirms the sure promise of Christ’s second coming in the face of future heretical doubts. To those who say that nothing ever changes, Peter reminds them that there was a creation … Continue reading
Posted in confidence, discernment, future, heresies, hope, second coming
Tagged 2 Peter 3
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a sure destruction
2 Peter 2. Having recommended the sure word of Scripture to enlighten his readers in the dark age until Christ returns, Peter speaks of the false prophets who will keep seeking to lead people away from Christ. They will bring … Continue reading
Posted in angels, Bible, destruction in hell, heresies, judgment, second coming
Tagged 2 Peter 2
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a sure word
2 Peter 1:12-21. Peter had no doubt that the scriptures would be fulfilled – that he would see Christ come in his glory someday. He had, in fact, seen a supernatural preview of that coming attraction when he personally observed … Continue reading
a sure calling and election
2 Peter 1:1-11. Peter affirms what the whole Bible attests to: that God calls believers to eternal life through the gospel, and chooses (elects) them for all eternity. From God’s standpoint, all believers have already obtained faith that saves, procured … Continue reading
Posted in atonement, gospel, grace, holiness, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, sanctification
Tagged 2 Peter 1
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