Jefferson Vann explains the meaning of the Phrase “all live to him!” in Luke 20:38.Luke 20:37-38 (JDV)“But that the dead are raised, even Moses revealed at the bush, when he calls the Lord the God of Abraham and God of Isaac and God of Jacob. Now he is not God of the dead, but of the living, because all live to him!” Is everyone still alive? Is that what … [Read more...]
God’s mercy and the death-state
In "God’s mercy and the death-state" Jefferson Vann shows that death as it is presently experienced by all is a demonstration of the merciful nature of God.One of the truths the Bible reveals about God’s character is that he is merciful – compassionate, even to those who do not deserve mercy. In fact, the Old Testament often highlights God’s two attributes of grace and … [Read more...]
no ghosts within us
In ‘no ghosts within us’ Jefferson Vann shows that the Old Testament poetical books do not suggest a dual nature for humanity. They teach that humans are dependent on God for life.Our final look at the Old Testament use of רוּחַ (ruach) will cover the remaining books – the poetical category. The word רוּחַ appears 259 times in 108 verses of Job, Psalms, Proverbs and … [Read more...]
Why I’ve started reading Spurgeon again
In “Why I’ve started reading Spurgeon again” Jefferson Vann encourages people to read the works of this 19th century Baptist preacher.Charles Haddon Spurgeon was a 19th century English Baptist “prince of preachers” whose writings (mostly collections of his sermons and devotions) are still highly valued by Christians today. I remember taking up reading Spurgeon years ago, … [Read more...]
idols without breath
idols without breathIn “idols without breath” Jefferson Vann examines how the minor prophets of the Old Testament used the word רוּחַ (ruach) – a word that is often translated “spirit.”I have recently shared my translation of the books of Moses, the historical books and the major prophets of the Old Testament with reference to רוּחַ. So far, I have only used three words … [Read more...]