In “three principles for interpreting parables” Jefferson Vann reflects on hermeneutics to help understand The parables in general, and the Rich Man & Lazarus in particular. Apart from his statements about himself, the parables Jesus told are the most unique elements of his teaching ministry. It is not that parables themselves are unique to Jesus. No, the Old … [Read more...]
about Enoch
In “about Enoch” Jefferson Vann addresses three myths about this Old Testament character, and discusses the choices that Enoch made which we should all make. Hebrews 11:5-6 (Disciple’s Literal New Testament) “By faith Enoch was removed, so as not to see death: “And he was not found because God removed him”. For before the removal, he has been attested to have pleased God. … [Read more...]
reply to JF, January 2021
In "reply to JF, January 2021" Jefferson Vann discusses questions from someone who is investigating conditionalism. The comments (in italics) I am responding to today came from JF -- someone who is investigating conditionalism and reacting to the content of our site. I thought responding to the questions would be a helpful way to clarify the views we express on the Afterlife … [Read more...]
BOOK REVIEW: ‘A Cul-de-Sac Paved With Good Intentions…’
The Road To Hell: Everlasting Torment or Annihilation? (Hodder, London, 1992) David Pawson I recall reading the late David Pawson’s spirited defence of ECT (Eternal Conscious Torment) in the early 1990s when I was first getting to grips with the burgeoning scholarly debate on CI (Conditional immortality) aka Annihilationism. His book made me stop and interrogate my own … [Read more...]
a conditionalist evaluation of the DLNT
In "a conditionalist evaluation of the DLNT" Jefferson Vann evaluates a recent translation. The Disciples’ Literal New Testament is a unique approach to New Testament Translation. While seeking a literal rendering, it also breaks from the standard verse-by-verse format. While it includes verse numbers, it is designed to go with the paragraph flow of the original … [Read more...]