Category Archives: mortality

first look at judgment

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 3.  God judges rightly.  For each sin involved in the fall, there are appropriate consequences. Satan is not mentioned here – but it is obvious from later scriptures (Rev. 12:9; 20:2) that he tempted the serpent to deceive Eve.  … Continue reading →

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evangelism: an offer of resurrection

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Romans 6.  Should Christians continue to live the sinful lives they were living before their conversion?  Absolutely not. Paul moves from the theme of justification by faith in chapter 5 to sanctification in chapter 6. He explains something he said … Continue reading →

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mission: do not go quietly

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

2 Timothy 4:9-22.  Paul’s final words written to Timothy are not the words of someone resigned to rest upon his accomplishments.  He knows that he will soon die for his faith, but he will not go quietly. Many of his … Continue reading →

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from temporary to permanent

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

2 Corinthians 4:1-5:10.  The context of Paul’s earthly tent passage is Paul’s jars of clay passage.  He is defending his speaking ministry by saying that he speaks by faith, “knowing that he who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us … Continue reading →

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victory through resurrection

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

1 Corinthians 15.  It is clear from what Paul says in this chapter that some in the Corinthian churches were trying to downplay the doctrine of the resurrection.  Paul encourages the Corinthians to continue to preach it, because the victory … Continue reading →

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when worship makes God sick

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Isaiah 1.  The Israelites are continuing their worship in the temple, but there is so much wickedness in their lives that the worship makes God sick.  He threatens to come as a consuming fire and destroy them. Only a few … Continue reading →

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indoor plant

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 92.  I can picture a believer worshipping  at the temple in Jerusalem on the Sabbath and thinking about his fate compared to that of unbelievers. They are like patches of grass, which flourish for a time, but are doomed … Continue reading →

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return!

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 90.  Moses highlights our dependence upon God and his sovereignty over all humanity in this prayer by using the same word in two different senses. The word is RETURN! First, Moses shows our dependence upon God for life by … Continue reading →

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