Psalm 30:1-5Psalm 30:1¹I will exalt you, Yahveh, because you have lifted me up and have not made my enemies happy over me.Psalm 30:2 Yahveh my God, I cried to you for help, and you healed me.Psalm 30:3 Yahveh, you brought my soul up from Sheol; you spared me from among those going down to the Hole.Psalm 30:4 Sing to Yahveh, you his faithful ones, … [Read more...]
exterminate!
In "exterminate!" Jefferson Vann explains the meaning of an Old Testament word linked to the New Testament's description of hell.God does have a wonderful plan for your life, but it may be to exterminate you!Now that I have your attention, let me explain. We have been taught that God created human beings with an indestructible element – sometimes called a soul or a … [Read more...]
how to receive permanent life
In “how to receive permanent life” Jefferson Vann shows how and when believers in Christ will receive permanent life from him.John in his Gospel consistently puts forth one major theme: the promise of permanent life (ζωὴν αἰώνιον). Jesus is the one who promises this permanent life. He makes this promise to various people, in different contexts, and using different wording, … [Read more...]
where did all the spirits go?
In "where did all the spirits go?" Jefferson Vann shows how the authors of the Hebrew historical books in the Old Testament used the word that is most often mistranslated as “spirit.”In our study of the Hebrew word רוּחַ (ruach) in the books of Moses, we found this semantic range for the word:First, רוּחַ is the Breath of God, as the source of life for all … [Read more...]
how to keep your soul
In “how to keep your soul” Jefferson Vann explains how John 12:24-25 fits with John’s emphasis on Jesus’ promise to give permanent life to believers through a future resurrection.John wrote that Jesus had life in him, and his life was the light of men. He wrote that Jesus was lifted up on the cross so that people could trust in him, and have permanent life. Those outside of … [Read more...]