Αἰώνιος in the New Testament – the fourth attributive instances Jefferson Vann explores the 48 instances of αἰώνιος in the New Testament classified as fourth attributive construction, showing how they are consistent with his preferred translation of the word, as permanent. He demonstrates through these texts that the gospel is all about the offer of permanent life, the fact … [Read more...]
From Death to Life Issue 77 June 2018
From Death to Life Issue 77 June 2018 is available online now. You can read it below or by downloading the full pdf linked: From Death to Life Issue 77 June 2018 From Death to Life Archives From Death to Life Issue 76 From Death to Life Issue 75 From Death to Life Issue 74 From Death to Life Issue 73 … [Read more...]
Αἰώνιος | aiónios in the New Testament – the first attributive occurrences
Αἰώνιος | aiónios in the New Testament – the first attributive occurrences Jefferson Vann explores eight instances of αἰώνιος in the New Testament, showing how they are consistent with his preferred translation of the word, as permanent. He also explains why the doctrine of innate immortality needs to be discarded in order for the true gospel to be proclaimed. In the two … [Read more...]
Paul’s ‘sky and land’ references
Jefferson Vann surveys Paul’s use of the words for sky and land in the New Testament. He concludes that Paul comes closest of any New Testament writers of portraying the “heaven and earth” cosmology. But even Paul’s writings are not as clear when we look at what he says in context. Most of the “heaven and earth” cosmology is read into the scriptures, rather than deriving from … [Read more...]
demon mortality and Revelation 20:10
In demon mortality and Revelation 20:10, Jefferson Vann responds to questions about his interpretation of Revelation 20:10. Pastor Corey McLaughlin recently wrote an article which suggested that angels and demons are exceptions to Paul’s statement in 1 Timothy 6:16 that God alone is immortal. (( Revelation 20:10...a Devil of a Dilemma for Advent Christians )) Much of his … [Read more...]