Category Archives: theology

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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spiritual stupidity

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

WE GET IT — THEY DON’T 1 Corinthians 2:13-16 13 …truths which we can also communicate, just not in words taught by human wisdom, but in those taught by the Spirit, explaining spiritual realities using spiritual words. 14 But a … Continue reading →

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four looks at God

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Jefferson Vann

Isaiah 51:12-16 12 I — I am He — your encourager, Who are you — and you are afraid of man? he dies! And of Adam’s son — he is made of grass! 13 And you forget Yahveh your maker, … Continue reading →

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eschatological distraction

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Matthew 17:9-13 9 And as they were coming down the mountain, Jesus commanded them, “Tell no one this vision, until the Son of Man has been raised from among the dead ones.” 10 And the disciples asked him, “Then what … Continue reading →

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the Holy Spirit and the real Jesus

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Luke 9:1-50.  The disciples had been sent out on a short-term missions trip, preparing them for obeying the great commission later.  Meanwhile, everyone is perplexed – like Herod – because it was hard to nail down who Jesus really was. … Continue reading →

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