Category Archives: sleep of death

not a theology of the afterlife

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post #2014 Luke 16:24-31 Luk 16:24 So he yelled out, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, because I am in agony in this … Continue reading →

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the gospel without resurrection

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

1 Corinthians 15:16-19 1Co 15:16 Because if the dead are not raised, not even Christ has been raised; 1Co 15:17 and if Christ has not been raised, your faith is worthless; you are still in your sins. 1Co 15:18 Then … Continue reading →

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doctrinal contamination

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

1 Corinthians 15:12-15 1Co 15:12 But since Christ is proclaimed, that He has been raised from among the dead ones, how can some among you say that there is no resurrection from among the dead ones? 1Co 15:13 But if … Continue reading →

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time to trust Jesus

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Jefferson Vann

Mark 5:35-39 35 While he was still speaking, some people came from the leader’s house saying, “Your daughter is dead. Why still annoy the teacher?” 36 But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the leader of the synagogue, “Do … Continue reading →

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Jacob rolling over in his grave

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Jefferson Vann

Isaiah 29:20-24 20 Because there will be no more tyrant, and the unbelieving critic will come to an end. And all those lying in wait for evil will be cut off; 21 those who mislead a person into sin with … Continue reading →

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waking to taunt Babylon

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Jefferson Vann

Isaiah 14:9-15 9 Sheol below is getting excited over you, to welcome your entrance, it wakes dead spirits for you, all of the leaders of the land. It raises all of the kings of the nations from their “thrones.” 10 … Continue reading →

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three ruined outfits

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 37:29-36 29 When Reuben returned to the pit and saw that Joseph was not in the pit, he tore his clothes 30 and he came back to his brothers and said, “The boy is gone, and I, where can … Continue reading →

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Awaiting destiny

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 25:7-20 7 These are the days of the living years of Abraham, 175 years. 8 Abraham stopped breathing and died with a good gray head, an old man and full of years, and was gathered to his ancestors. 9 … Continue reading →

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Property in Canaan

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 23:1-20 Sarah lived 127 years; these were the years of the life of Sarah. 2 And Sarah died at Kiriath-arba (also known as Hebron) in the land of Canaan, and Abraham went in to mourn for Sarah, to cry … Continue reading →

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Fear of the future

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 15:1-13 1 After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not fear the future, Abram, I am your present shield; your future wages will be very great.” 2 But Abram said, “O … Continue reading →

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