Category Archives: deliverance

present sufferings, future glory

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Romans 8:18-39.  The sufferings of this present time consist of two types. The creation itself groans as if in childbirth. This means that things are not going to go well for anyone. There will be tribulation, distress, persecution,  famine, nakedness,  … Continue reading →

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life-choices

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Romans 8:1-17.  The secret to victory in spite of the time of testing we face as believers is that there is another law at work within us. This law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus accepts the reality … Continue reading →

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the time of testing

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Romans 7.  The Christian who desires to please God and walk according to the resurrected life will immediately recognize a struggle.  Sin continues to live within him, and wage war against his good intentions. He will often have the desire … Continue reading →

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resurrected and free

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Romans 6.  Should Christians continue to live the sinful lives they were living before their conversion?  Absolutely not. Paul moves from the theme of justification by faith in chapter 5 to sanctification in chapter 6. He explains something he said … Continue reading →

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the means of salvation

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Romans 3:21-31.  Right standing with God is not bought by means of being part of any ethnic group — not even those who were given the Mosaic law.  It is a gift that God has given to those who have … Continue reading →

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sharing his passion

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Exodus 4.   The ESV Study Bible explains: “The three signs indicate the extent of the Lord’s power and prefigure the realms of the plagues to come: creatures of the earth (staff to a serpent), people (Moses’ hand becoming leprous), and … Continue reading →

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strange deliverance

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Exodus 1:22-2:22.  This story begins with a birth, and ends with a birth.  Moses is born with a death sentence on his head. He is delivered by means of God’s sovereignty and the intervention of several women.  Pharaoh had commanded … Continue reading →

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