Category Archives: eternal life

the third way

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Gen .3. The tree of life appears first in scripture in the creation account. In addition to all other kinds of trees that are nice to look at, and nourishing, God makes two other trees: the tree of knowing good … Continue reading →

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new heavens and new earth

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Jefferson Vann

Isaiah 65; Rev. 21-22:5. Both prophets see visions of a new heaven and a new earth. Isaiah condemns his listeners because they did not respond to God’s call, so they will experience judgment, not the promised blessing. Instead, the blessing … Continue reading →

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if the earmuffs fit…

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Jefferson Vann

Rev. 2.  Four churches. Each is in the Roman province of Asia Minor. Each has to deal with serious problems within its fellowship. False apostles and false prophets. Spiritual fatigue. False accusations. Jesus does not promise to rescue them from … Continue reading →

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life only in Christ

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Jefferson Vann

1 John 5:10-12.  It is a serious thing to reject God’s testimony about Jesus Christ. To Reject the gospel that Christians proclaim is to accuse God of lying. The Gospel can be simplified to this: God has given eternal life … Continue reading →

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