In this post, Jefferson Vann shares his defense of particular translation choices in Philippians 1:27-30. Philippians 1:27a Just one thing: live your lives worthy of the gospel of Christ. The Christian Standard Bible adds the words “As citizens of heaven” with no textual reason for doing so. Paul would later tell the Philippians that he and they shared a mutual … [Read more...]
the courage to unteach
In the courage to unteach, Jefferson Vann exegetes Acts 15:22-35, and shows the importance of defending correct doctrine, and correcting false doctrine. Acts 15:22-35 (JDV) Acts 15:22 Then the missionaries and the elders, with the whole congregation, decided to select men who were among them and to send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas: Judas, called Barsabbas, and … [Read more...]
A Brief History of the Soul
Book Review: A Brief History of the Soul by Stewart Goetz and Charles Taliaferro Introduction: In the opening of the book, the authors lay their cards on the table. They briefly explain the difference between the opposing ideas of materialism and substance dualism and then state, “our aim is to set before you a brief history of the idea that we are embodied souls.” Their … [Read more...]
a little gift of Christmas honesty
In "a little gift of Christmas honesty" Jefferson Vann apologizes for those who sometimes misrepresent the gospel in their Christmas presentations. It’s going to be a slim Christmas this year for me and my family. I have had a couple of years of meagre to no employment, so mostly I will be trying to keep things I have not totally lost – a grateful attitude and a helpful … [Read more...]
What is Man?
Book Review: What is Man? by Wolfhart Pannenberg Introduction: Wolfhart Pannenburg was the Professor of Systematic Theology at the University of Munich and is the author of several books on theology. The author's preface to the book explains that the eleven chapters found in the book originally come from a series of lectures that were presented in 1959/60. The lectures were … [Read more...]