Category Archives: Uncategorized

what we were recreated for

Posted on September 6, 2019 by Jefferson Vann

Ephesians 2:8-10 (JDV) Ephesians 2:8 You see,1 you are saved by favor through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is God’s gift– Ephesians 2:9 not from achievements,2 so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:10 You see, we … Continue reading →

Posted in goodness, grace, Uncategorized, works | Tagged | Leave a comment

down payment

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Jefferson Vann

Ephesians 1:13-14 (JDV) Ephesians 1:13 In him you also were sealed with the promised Sacred Breath1 when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your rescue,2 and when you believed Ephesians 1:14 who3 is the down payment of … Continue reading →

Posted in Holy Spirit, Uncategorized | Tagged | Leave a comment

universe reboot

Posted on August 27, 2019 by Jefferson Vann

Ephesians 1:7-10 (JDV) Ephesians 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our violations,1 according to the riches of his favor Ephesians 1:8 that he richly poured out on us with all wisdom and understanding. Ephesians … Continue reading →

Posted in atonement, gospel, grace, redemption, Uncategorized | Tagged | Leave a comment

the One Cared About

Posted on August 26, 2019 by Jefferson Vann

Ephesians 1:3-6 (JDV) Ephesians 1:3 The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ is to be applauded,1 who has endorsed2 us with every spiritual endorsement3 in the sky realms4 in Christ Ephesians 1:4 when5 he chose us in him, … Continue reading →

Posted in church, Jesus Christ, relationship with God, Uncategorized | Tagged | Leave a comment

the true score

Posted on August 21, 2019 by Jefferson Vann

Joel 3:4-8 (JDV) Joel 3:4 And also: what are you to me – Tyre, Sidon, and all the territories of Philistia? Are you getting retaliation1 or trying to get even with me? I will quickly bring retaliation on your heads. … Continue reading →

Posted in suffering, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

everyone with skin

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Jefferson Vann

Joel 2:28-32 (JDV) Joel 2:28 After this I will pour out my Breath on everyone with skin;1 then your sons and your daughters will prophesy, your old men will have dreams, and your young men will see visions. Joel 2:29 … Continue reading →

Posted in equality, Holy Spirit, ministry, Uncategorized | Tagged | Leave a comment

planting to harvest life

Posted on August 1, 2019 by Jefferson Vann

Galatians 6:6-10 (JDV) Galatians 6:6 Let the one who is instructed in the word share all his good things with the instructor. Galatians 6:7 Don’t be deceived: God is not mocked. For whatever a human plants he will also harvest, … Continue reading →

Posted in destruction in hell, eternal life, future, Uncategorized | Tagged | Leave a comment

listen to our enemies

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Jefferson Vann

Galatians 4:15-20 (JDV) Galatians 4:15 Where, then, is that feeling that you were blessed? Because I testify to you that, if you were able, you would have gouged out your eyes and given them to me. Galatians 4:16 So, have … Continue reading →

Posted in criticism, loyalty, Uncategorized | Tagged | Leave a comment

his faithfulness is enough

Posted on July 12, 2019 by Jefferson Vann

Galatians 2:15-21 (JDV) Galatians 2:15 We are Jews by nature and not “Gentile sinners,” Galatians 2:16 and yet because we know that a human is not justified by the achievements1 of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ, even … Continue reading →

Posted in faithfulness, gospel, Uncategorized | Tagged | Leave a comment

unity, or meddling

Posted on July 11, 2019 by Jefferson Vann

Galatians 2:11-14 (JDV) Galatians 2:11 But when Cephas came into Antioch, I opposed him to his face because he was the culprit. Galatians 2:12 since he regularly ate with the Gentiles before certain men came from James. Yet, when they … Continue reading →

Posted in legalism, Uncategorized, unity | Leave a comment