Category Archives: genuineness

temporary or permanent

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Luke 20:45-21:6.  Jesus could see beyond the temporary. He warned people not to be taken in by the pomp of the scribes, because their glory was cheap and temporary. He commended a poor widow who gave a measly two copper … Continue reading →

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false security

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Luke 16. Jesus’ parables in this chapter are all directed toward the elite sect of the Pharisees, who trusted in their personal wealth as a sign that they were in God’s favour. Jesus said that the Pharisees justify themselves before … Continue reading →

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prior commitments

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Luke 14.  Jesus encounters a group of people who are interested in him, but whose prior commitments to traditions keep them from entering his kingdom.  He responds to this problem by giving advice and telling  stories. The advice about a … Continue reading →

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integrity now and then

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 15.  David’s question in verse 1 uses two verbs for residing in a residence. The verb sojourn implies a temporary residence. Sojourning in the LORD’s tent is having a relationship with him now — in the present.  The verb … Continue reading →

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he knows your works

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Jefferson Vann

Rev. 3.  Oh, Church of Jesus Christ. The One who saved you by his grace is very interested in the quality of your works (1,8,15). He has not found them complete (2). He sees you doing those things that enhance … Continue reading →

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true or false?

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Jefferson Vann

1 John 3:4-24.  By the time John wrote his letters, he had to draw a distinction between true believers and false. False prophets had begun deceiving the church, and false Christians were present in the churches. John asserted that true … Continue reading →

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