Jefferson Vann reviews a guide to the interpretation of parables, and is impressed with the book’s explanation of The Rich Man & Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31).When Stephen Wright reviewed Klyne R. Snodgrass’ Stories with Intent: A Comprehensive Guide to the Parables of Jesus in 2009, he said the book was “as close to an authoritative reference work on the parables … [Read more...]
never see death?
Never see death? Jefferson Vann shares his translation notes on John 8:51. He clarifies what Jesus actually promised as recorded in that verse. He shows that what Jesus actually said made it clear that he was promising rescue from the second death; he was not teaching universal innate immortality.“Truly I tell you, if anyone keeps my word, he will never see death." … [Read more...]
Αἰώνιος in the New Testament – the fourth attributive instances
Αἰώνιος in the New Testament – the fourth attributive instancesJefferson Vann explores the 48 instances of αἰώνιος in the New Testament classified as fourth attributive construction, showing how they are consistent with his preferred translation of the word, as permanent. He demonstrates through these texts that the gospel is all about the offer of permanent life, the fact … [Read more...]
Αἰώνιος | aiónios in the New Testament – the first attributive occurrences
Αἰώνιος | aiónios in the New Testament – the first attributive occurrencesJefferson Vann explores eight instances of αἰώνιος in the New Testament, showing how they are consistent with his preferred translation of the word, as permanent. He also explains why the doctrine of innate immortality needs to be discarded in order for the true gospel to be proclaimed.In the two … [Read more...]
Paul’s ‘sky and land’ references
Jefferson Vann surveys Paul’s use of the words for sky and land in the New Testament. He concludes that Paul comes closest of any New Testament writers of portraying the “heaven and earth” cosmology. But even Paul’s writings are not as clear when we look at what he says in context. Most of the “heaven and earth” cosmology is read into the scriptures, rather than deriving from … [Read more...]