Category Archives: church

friends that help, friends that hinder

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Romans 16.  In this final chapter of Romans, Paul puts flesh on the practical principles that he had been teaching in the letter. He does this by greeting and showing appreciation to his friends and fellow Christian workers who are … Continue reading →

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drawing people to God

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Romans 15:1-13.  Christ is our example as we seek to preserve the faith of those who differ from us theologically.  He welcomed the Gentiles and gave them the same hope that the Israelites had, as the scriptures attest. “The root … Continue reading →

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preserving our brothers’ faith

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Romans 14.  The church in Rome consisted of fellowships and families dedicated to Christ, some of which were Gentile in  origin, and others Jewish, and others Gentiles who had been associated with Judaism before accepting Jesus as Messiah.  While all … Continue reading →

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just enough of Jesus

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Acts 18:23-19:22.  Apollos had a problem.  Luke says that he could speak and teach accurately the things concerning Jesus, but he needed Priscilla and Aquila to explain to him more accurately the way of God – that is – the … Continue reading →

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