Category Archives: gospel

we did not give up

Posted on July 9, 2019 by Jefferson Vann

Galatians 2:1-5(JDV) Galatians 2:1 Next, after fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, also taking Titus along with us. Galatians 2:2 I went up as a result of a revelation and presented to them the gospel I … Continue reading →

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he who formerly

Posted on July 8, 2019 by Jefferson Vann

Galatians 1:21-24 (JDV) Galatians 1:21 Next, I went to the districts of Syria and Cilicia. Galatians 1:22 My face remained unknown to the Judean congregations that are in Christ. Galatians 1:23 They only kept hearing: “He who formerly persecuted us … Continue reading →

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stand-alone gospel

Posted on July 6, 2019 by Jefferson Vann

Galatians 1:13-17 (JDV) Galatians 1:13 You see – you have heard about how I once behaved as a representative of Judaism: I intensely persecuted God’s congregation and tried to annihilate1 it. Galatians 1:14 I progressed in Judaism beyond many contemporaries … Continue reading →

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a gospel twist

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Jefferson Vann

  Psalm 37:30-31 Psalm 37:30 The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom; his tongue speaks what is just. Psalm 37:31 The instruction of his God is in his heart; his steps do not falter. Psalm 37:32 The wicked one lies … Continue reading →

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What the gospel mission entails

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Jefferson Vann

John 15:11-15 Joh 15:11 I have spoken these things to you so that my joy may be in you and your joy may reach its peak. Joh 15:12 This is my command: Love one another just like I have loved … Continue reading →

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judgment criteria

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Jefferson Vann

John 12:47-50 Joh 12:47 If anyone hears my statements and doesn’t keep them, I am not judging him; because I did not come to judge the world but to rescue the world. Joh 12:48 The one who rejects me and … Continue reading →

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Obeying the light

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Jefferson Vann

John 12:44-46 Joh 12:44 Jesus screamed out, “The believer in me believes not in me, but in my sender. Joh 12:45 And the one who experiences me experiences my sender. Joh 12:46 I have come as light into the world, … Continue reading →

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escape plan

Posted on December 16, 2018 by Jefferson Vann

John 12:31-34 Joh 12:31 Now is the judgment of this world. Now the ruler of this world will be expelled. Joh 12:32 And me, when I am lifted up from the ground I will draw all people to myself.” Joh … Continue reading →

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gospel lessons in the temple

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Jefferson Vann

John 8:48-59 48 The Jews answered and said to him, “Aren’t we saying it right that you’re a Samaritan and have a demon?” 49 Jesus answered”I do not have a demon, but I am honoring my Father and you are … Continue reading →

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Jesus’ escape

Posted on June 26, 2018 by Jefferson Vann

Jesus’ escape Devotions from Jefferson Vann # 2424 John 8:19-24 Joh 8:19 That was why they said to him, “Where is your Father?” Jesus answered “You know neither me nor my Father, if you knew me, you would also know … Continue reading →

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