Category Archives: Jesus Christ

when Christ comes, the delusion will end

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

2 Thessalonians 2:1-12.  Paul warns the Thessalonian believers that they were in danger of being deceived about the second coming of Christ. Someone was teaching that the second coming had already happened.  Paul warned that a strong delusion  was about … Continue reading →

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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: more and more

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

1 Thessalonians 4:1-12.  Paul knew that the believers in Thessalonica were living the Christian life, and that because of that witness many others were coming to Christ. Or, to put it another way, Christ was coming to the city and … Continue reading →

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when Christ comes, a crown of boasting

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13.  Satan had hindered Paul from personally visiting the Thessalonians by means of some affliction (2:18; 3:3, 7). So, Paul sent another member of his team – Timothy – to find out if the gospel was taking root … Continue reading →

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Christ, our Lord

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Colossians 3:18-4:18.  Paul concludes his letter to the Colossians by reminding them how the lordship of Christ should affect them. Since Christ is Lord of every relationship, an attitude of submission and consideration is called for (3:18-22; 4:1, 5-6). Since … Continue reading →

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Christ, our life

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Colossians 3:1-17.  The words “if then” which begin this section signify that there are logical consequences to being a Christian. We who have been raised with Christ demonstrate it by… … setting our minds on the ascended Christ who is … Continue reading →

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Christ, our substance

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Colossians 2:6-23.  Christ is our substance, we do not need to grasp at the shadows that others seek. Christ is the reality that has set us free from dependence upon the philosophies of earth and false allegiances of the heavenly … Continue reading →

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Christ, our hope

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Colossians 1:21-2:5.  Paul wanted the Colossians to understand that (providing their faith was real) what Christ has done for them had changed their status before God, and changed them from the inside out. He expected them to show maturity for … Continue reading →

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Christ, our head

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Colossians 1:1-20.  There is always a danger for the church of Christ to lose sight of Christ himself — to get carried away with mere human traditions and leaders. Paul wrote Colossians to help the churches of Colossae zero in … Continue reading →

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the gospel for the free

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Galatians 5:  1-15.  What does standing in freedom look like? Paul had told the Corinthians “faith, hope, and love abide” (1 Corinthians 13:13). To abide is to remain, to stand firm. A person who is trusting in God and not … Continue reading →

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