Category Archives: vindication

martyrs and the future

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Revelation 14.    Here we see the 144,000 again.  They are called the firstfruits because they were the first to hear the whole gospel, and be redeemed.  Many of those first Jewish believers paid for their allegiance to Christ by giving … Continue reading →

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the virgin birth of heaven’s king

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Jesus’ birth was completely natural; there was nothing supernatural about it.  His conception was the miracle.  The human DNA that would have come from Joseph in a natural conception came from the Holy Spirit instead.  Matthew tells the story by … 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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ultimate vindication

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Psalm 17.  David prays for deliverance from evil men. Like a lion, the wicked man lurks in ambush, seeking to do violence for personal gain (12).  His portion is in this life (14). But David’s hope is that God would … Continue reading →

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