Category Archives: future

Abraham: new things

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 17.  Abram was an old man of 99 years, but he was not too old for the LORD to do some new things in his life. God gave him and Sarai new names.  The names reflected the intensity of … Continue reading →

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Abram: dreadful and great darkness

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 15.  Abram had just rejected the reward offered him by the king of Sodom.  Next, the LORD promises that his “reward shall be very great” (1).  The LORD gives him a glimpse into his ultimate future by showing him … Continue reading →

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first look at paradise

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 2.  Eden was God’s best for humanity. Its idyllic atmosphere gave Adam everything he could ask for.  He had life, a feast for eyes and mouth, meaningful work, and the perfect companion to share it with.  God only prohibited … Continue reading →

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come to your future

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Revelation 22.    The Bible ends with an invitation.  “’The Spirit and the Bride say, “Come.” And let the one who hears say, “Come.” And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who desires take the water of … Continue reading →

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the presence and the future

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Revelation 21.   The most beautiful thing about the believer’s future revealed in this chapter is not the golden streets, or jeweled walls, or pearly gates. The radiance of the city comes from the manifest presence of God himself.  He will … Continue reading →

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judgment and the future

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Revelation 20.  Christians differ on how they interpret the binding of Satan. I cannot bring myself to believe that Satan is bound in any way now, so that makes me a premillenialist. At the end of this chapter is the … Continue reading →

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love and war in the future

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Revelation 19.     A trumpet calls heavens armies to war against the demonic powers, with Christ at the head.  Meanwhile, believers hear a call to come and celebrate.  It is the marriage supper of the Lamb.  There will be both tragedy … Continue reading →

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beauty, power, and the future

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Revelation 17.   For over a thousand years, the most beautiful and powerful entity in this world was a Church which had its seat in Rome, the city on seven hills.  From that vantage point, this almighty power ruled over kings, … Continue reading →

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“peace on earth” and the future

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Revelation 16.    At Christmas, we celebrate Christ’s first coming.  He came accompanied by an angel’s message that he would bring “peace among those with whom he is pleased” (Luke 2:14).  His second coming will be different.  He is not coming … Continue reading →

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plagues and the future

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Revelation 15.  First the good news: When God’s wrath is finished – there will have been a harvest of worshippers who praise him for his great deeds and holy ways.  This will happen in spite of the bad news.  During … Continue reading →

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