Category Archives: enemies

when Christ comes: judgment, destruction, and glory.

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

In his second letter to the Thessalonians, Paul continues to encourage them (and us) with the hope of the second coming of Christ. When Christ comes, he will inflict his judgment upon those who have afflicted the church.  Paul praises … Continue reading →

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when Christ comes, what will he find?

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

1 Thessalonians 5:1-22.  When our Lord bursts through the clouds at his second coming, what kind of church will be here to meet him?  It should be a church who respects the leaders and equipping ministers who labor on her … Continue reading →

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joy from the Lord

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Philippians 3:1-4:1.  Our joy is in the Lord, and for that reason our confidence cannot be in our ancestry or our accomplishments. Because our joy is in the Lord, anything we might count in our favor is actually counted as … Continue reading →

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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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my riddle

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 49.  What does one do when he is treated unfairly by someone so wealthy and powerful that he fears no human law or justice? This is the riddle that the sons of Korah pose in psalm 49. The answer … Continue reading →

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bearing fruit before the flood

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Luke 6:17-49.  The key to understanding Jesus’ sermon on the level place is the flood imagery of verse 48. Jesus uses the flood imagery because of how God had used a flood to destroy the earth during the days of … Continue reading →

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a pregnant man

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 7.  David has apparently been accused of wronging someone by Cush, of the tribe of Benjamin.  It may be that Cush had some property and David acquired it, and Cush spread word that David had gained it by wicked … Continue reading →

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