Category Archives: resurrection

mission: continue in what you have learned

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

2 Timothy 3:10-4:8.  Paul knew that he was “already being poured out as a drink offering” and it was time for him to depart this life (4:6).  He expected to be raised to life again, and to get his reward … 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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joy from the Lord

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Philippians 3:1-4:1.  Our joy is in the Lord, and for that reason our confidence cannot be in our ancestry or our accomplishments. Because our joy is in the Lord, anything we might count in our favor is actually counted as … Continue reading →

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resurrection or restoration?

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Isaiah 26-27.  Is Isaiah promising resurrection here, or merely the restoration of Israel?  He uses language of physical resurrection: “Your dead shall live; their bodies shall rise.You who dwell in the dust, awake and sing for joy! For your dew … Continue reading →

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we have waited

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Isaiah 25.  We have waited for the LORD to save us by subduing the oppressor (1-5,10-12).  We have waited for the feast which all peoples will enjoy on Mt. Zion (6). We have waited for the day when the veil … 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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a monkey wrench

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Romans 5:12-21.  Denying the mortality of the human soul throws a monkey wrench into the machinery of Paul’s argument in  Romans 5.  Paul says that  death has resulted from Adam’s transgression, and that the death penalty has passed on to … Continue reading →

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the gospel on trial

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Acts 25:1-26:32.  During his two years in prison at Caesarea, Paul had opportunity to defend his actions against the accusations of his Jewish antagonists.  In doing so, Paul makes it clear that the gospel message he has preached is really … Continue reading →

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my riddle

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 49.  What does one do when he is treated unfairly by someone so wealthy and powerful that he fears no human law or justice? This is the riddle that the sons of Korah pose in psalm 49. The answer … Continue reading →

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