Category Archives: sanctification

only Jesus: source of God’s salvation

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Hebrews 2.  When God sent his message of salvation by his angels – those who obeyed were delivered.  Now God has sent his message of ultimate salvation by his own Son.  Those who neglect Christ’s great salvation will find no … Continue reading →

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growing in our areas of strength

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Philemon 4-7.  The Holy Spirit’s counsel through the scriptures reaches down and touches us, encouraging growth in every facet of our lives, not just our weaknesses.  Philemon was well-known for two things: He had great faith in the LORD and … Continue reading →

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mission: avoid distraction

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Titus 3:8b-11.   Paul instructs Titus to proclaim the gospel of justification by grace (5) and to also insist that the church devote themselves to good works (1, 8, 14).  The good works are in response to the Holy Spirit’s washing … Continue reading →

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mission: model a transformed community

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

  Titus 2.  God’s grace has appeared to all people, and has brought salvation (11).  It has appeared in the person of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness … Continue reading →

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mission: be devoted to discipling

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

2 Timothy 2.  False teaching had infested Ephesus, so Paul warned Timothy to avoid its “irreverent babble” because it would “lead people into more and more ungodliness” (16).  He instructed Timothy not to debate these teachers, because their “foolish, ignorant … Continue reading →

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mission: be stewards of God’s treasure

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

1 Timothy 1.  1 and 2 Timothy and Titus are sometimes called the pastoral epistles,  although they were not written by a pastor (Paul was an apostle)  and neither Timothy nor Titus were pastors.  These two men were missionaries, appointed … Continue reading →

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when Christ comes, the glory will be obtained

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5.  Paul had just assured the Thessalonian believers that Christ had not come yet – that there remained a “strong delusion” to come that would produce an apostate church.  He now tells them that they are among the … Continue reading →

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when Christ comes, will he find us blameless?

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

1 Thessalonians 5:23-28.  Paul’s prayer for the Thessalonians here is that God would completely sanctify them by his grace. He prays for a church whose whole body, soul and spirit would be ready for her bride when he comes in … 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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relationships that reflect grace

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Ephesians 5:22-6:9.   The grace walk requires voluntary submission in all relationships. This is a means of obeying the command in 5:18, being filled with the Spirit. It is accomplished by submitting to one another. So, what follows should not be … Continue reading →

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