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...]
Christians for Hope
First presented at CIANZ Conference April 2018 by Warren PrestidgeREADING: Romans 8:18-24aIntroduction: CIANZ, the Conditional Immortality Association of NZ, is an association of Christians for hope. By definition. Because we put our hope fully and firmly where real hope is to be found and only there: in the Lord Jesus Christ. That is where real hope is to be found, … [Read more...]
The Trail
Jefferson Vann reflects on his experience as a long distance hiker. The Appalachian Trail It’s called The Appalachian Trail. It stretches from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Baxter Peak on Mount Katahdin in Maine, U.S.A. It is 2190.9 miles long for Americans— that’s about 3526 kilometers. ((Source: The Hiker Yearbook 2017.)) For many years now, my wife and I have hiked … [Read more...]
Craig versus Conditionalism (part two).
Craig versus Annihilationism Jefferson Vann explains why utilizing Old Testament prototypes in search of the biblical doctrine of hell is not “bad hermeneutics.”In a recently published article on William Lane Craig’s Reasonable Faith blog, a reader asked why the Old Testament prototypes of hell seem to be ignored by those like Craig who teach that it will involve eternal … [Read more...]