Category Archives: destruction in hell

the self-condemned need evangelism

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Romans 1:18-32.  Rome (and everywhere else) contained two types of people: the self-righteous who thought they were better than others, and the self-condemned who were in such bondage to sin that they continued practicing evil – even though they knew … Continue reading →

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the Holy Spirit–a limited time offer

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Luke 13:10-35.   Jesus dramatically demonstrated his power to free people from Satan’s bondage when he healed the woman with a disabling spirit.  Yet the hypocrites in the synagogue refused to be set free from their bondage to tradition (10-17). Jesus … Continue reading →

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baptism with the Holy Spirit

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

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 →

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a sure destruction

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

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 →

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disciples: fairness and the kingdom

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

    Mark 10.  The disciples learn a valuable lesson about the kingdom of God in this chapter: it’s not fair.      It’s not fair that God intends marriage to last a lifetime. What if you find that you … Continue reading →

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only Jesus: mediator of God’s new covenant

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Hebrews 12:3-29.  The author of Hebrews had encouraged his readers to look to Jesus,  the only one who has finished the race and is now in resurrection glory.  He now reveals what our race is going to entail.   Living … Continue reading →

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only Jesus: rewarder of God’s faithful

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

  Hebrews 10:19-39.  Jesus is Lord of our future.  What he has done for us only makes sense in the light of what he will do.     As we see the day of his coming drawing near, it only … Continue reading →

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children of hell and heaven’s king

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Matthew 23.  Jesus pronounces judgment upon the religious professionals in Jerusalem and warns his disciples not to follow their hypocrisy.  With seven prophetic woes, he condemns them for seven sins:       They shut the kingdom of heaven in … Continue reading →

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the source of heaven’s king

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Matthew 21:28-22:14.  Jesus had been confronted by the chief priests and elders at Jerusalem. While he was teaching in the temple courts they demanded that he reveal the source of his ministry.  He would not tell them outright, but he … Continue reading →

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the future and heaven’s king

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Matthew 13.  This chapter consists mostly of parables and is directed towards the crowds – not the disciples.  The disciples were privy to insider information that served as a key to interpreting the parables (10-17).  In two passages, Matthew records … Continue reading →

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