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A gospel summary in 1 Timothy 1:15-17
May 27, 2026
Jefferson Vann
A gospel summary in 1 Timothy 1:15-17
May 27, 2026
Jefferson Vann

Jefferson Vann shares a section of the book he is writing, which will include a new translation of 1 Timothy.

May 27, 2026
Jefferson Vann
Top-down Leadership
May 6, 2026
Jefferson Vann
Top-down Leadership
May 6, 2026
Jefferson Vann

Jefferson Vann discusses the pros and cons of centralized leadership in ACGC.

May 6, 2026
Jefferson Vann
Reading Ephesians 5:11-33 as an Egalitarian
April 25, 2026
Jefferson Vann
Reading Ephesians 5:11-33 as an Egalitarian
April 25, 2026
Jefferson Vann

Jefferson Vann reads Ephesians 5:11-33 as an egalitarian.

April 25, 2026
Jefferson Vann
Words from the Collector rewrite 2026
April 1, 2026
Jefferson Vann
Words from the Collector rewrite 2026
April 1, 2026
Jefferson Vann

I recently completed a rewrite of my reader’s guide to Ecclesiastes. This is a preview of one of the chapters.

April 1, 2026
Jefferson Vann
Translation work in Jeremiah
January 18, 2026
Jefferson Vann
Translation work in Jeremiah
January 18, 2026
Jefferson Vann

Jefferson Vann shares some notes from his work on translating the book of Jeremiah.

January 18, 2026
Jefferson Vann
Conditionalism in Jeremiah
January 7, 2026
Jefferson Vann
Conditionalism in Jeremiah
January 7, 2026
Jefferson Vann

Jefferson Vann describes the doctrines of conditionalism and shares links to 14 articles based on texts in Jeremiah.

January 7, 2026
Jefferson Vann
The Conditionalist Voice (Genesis to Psalms)
November 13, 2025
Jefferson Vann
The Conditionalist Voice (Genesis to Psalms)
November 13, 2025
Jefferson Vann

In The Conditionalist Voice (Genesis to Psalms), Jefferson Vann reviews the teaching of these Scriptures concerning human nature and destiny.

November 13, 2025
Jefferson Vann
why conditionalism matters – exposing the lie
August 25, 2025
Jefferson Vann
why conditionalism matters – exposing the lie
August 25, 2025
Jefferson Vann

Jefferson Vann shares an article (originally written in 2017) encouraging Advent Christians to remain committed to conditionalism.

August 25, 2025
Jefferson Vann
Five questions to ask while reading the rich man and Lazarus story
June 10, 2025
Jefferson Vann
Five questions to ask while reading the rich man and Lazarus story
June 10, 2025
Jefferson Vann

Jefferson Vann shares five questions to ask while reading the Rich Man & Lazarus.

June 10, 2025
Jefferson Vann
Some Easter Stories
April 11, 2025
Jefferson Vann
Some Easter Stories
April 11, 2025
Jefferson Vann

Here are some Easter stories from Jeff’s recent book on John’s Gospel.

April 11, 2025
Jefferson Vann
a transformative journey
January 24, 2025
Jefferson Vann
a transformative journey
January 24, 2025
Jefferson Vann

a quote from Jeff’s recent book.

January 24, 2025
Jefferson Vann
Luke's Christmas Narratives
December 7, 2024
Jefferson Vann
Luke's Christmas Narratives
December 7, 2024
Jefferson Vann

Jeff shares a preview of the Christmas narratives from his new book Devotions From Luke’s Gospel.

December 7, 2024
Jefferson Vann
Mark's Eschatological Discourse
October 22, 2024
Jefferson Vann
Mark's Eschatological Discourse
October 22, 2024
Jefferson Vann

Jefferson Vann shares a section from his new book: Devotions from Mark’s Gospel.

October 22, 2024
Jefferson Vann
A Devotional on LEVITICUS
September 16, 2024
Jefferson Vann
A Devotional on LEVITICUS
September 16, 2024
Jefferson Vann

In “A devotional on Leviticus” Jefferson Vann shares a section of his new book.

September 16, 2024
Jefferson Vann
A Devotional on EXODUS
August 25, 2024
Jefferson Vann
A Devotional on EXODUS
August 25, 2024
Jefferson Vann

Jefferson Vann shares an excerpt from his recent book Devotions from Exodus

August 25, 2024
Jefferson Vann
GENESIS (second pass)
July 30, 2024
Jefferson Vann
GENESIS (second pass)
July 30, 2024
Jefferson Vann

Jefferson Vann shares some excerpts from his latest translation of the book of Genesis.

July 30, 2024
Jefferson Vann
First draft ... COMPLETED!
May 29, 2024
Jefferson Vann
First draft ... COMPLETED!
May 29, 2024
Jefferson Vann

Jefferson Vann celebrates the completion of his translation of the Bible, and highlights some of his unique renderings in Revelation.

May 29, 2024
Jefferson Vann
In Defense of an Individual Translation
April 8, 2024
Jefferson Vann
In Defense of an Individual Translation
April 8, 2024
Jefferson Vann

In “In Defense of an Individual Translation,” Jefferson Vann explains why he is translating the Bible since so many good modern translations exist.

April 8, 2024
Jefferson Vann
March 2024 report
March 11, 2024
Jefferson Vann
March 2024 report
March 11, 2024
Jefferson Vann

Jefferson Vann shares a report on his Bible translation project.

March 11, 2024
Jefferson Vann
When implication hijacks meaning
January 31, 2024
Jefferson Vann
When implication hijacks meaning
January 31, 2024
Jefferson Vann

In “When implication hijacks meaning” Jefferson Vann shares a pet peeve about modern Bible translation.

January 31, 2024
Jefferson Vann
A conditionalist translates 2 Peter.
December 13, 2023
Jefferson Vann
A conditionalist translates 2 Peter.
December 13, 2023
Jefferson Vann

In "A conditionalist translates 2 Peter" Jefferson Vann shares his translation notes on 2 Peter, with special reference to texts that imply conditional immortality.

December 13, 2023
Jefferson Vann
a resurrection in Zarephath
August 30, 2023
Jefferson Vann
a resurrection in Zarephath
August 30, 2023
Jefferson Vann

In “a resurrection in Zarephath” Jefferson Vann suggests a new translation of 1 Kings 17:21-22.

August 30, 2023
Jefferson Vann
1 Peter 2:13-15 (JDV)
August 16, 2023
Jefferson Vann
1 Peter 2:13-15 (JDV)
August 16, 2023
Jefferson Vann

Jefferson Vann explains his translation of 1 Peter 2:13-15.

August 16, 2023
Jefferson Vann
to lie down
June 7, 2023
Jefferson Vann
to lie down
June 7, 2023
Jefferson Vann

Jefferson Vann shows how biblical terms for death help to counter the notion that it involves conscious survival.

June 7, 2023
Jefferson Vann
Job’s use of ‘erets
April 14, 2023
Jefferson Vann
Job’s use of ‘erets
April 14, 2023
Jefferson Vann

Jefferson Vann examines how the book of Job uses the Hebrew word ‘erets.

April 14, 2023
Jefferson Vann
Maclaren on Genesis 2:17
February 15, 2023
Jefferson Vann
Maclaren on Genesis 2:17
February 15, 2023
Jefferson Vann

In “Maclaren on Genesis 2:17” Jefferson Vann responds to some 19th-century arguments against conditional immortality based on that text.

February 15, 2023
Jefferson Vann
overtranslation of na'ar in 1 Samuel
January 9, 2023
Jefferson Vann
overtranslation of na'ar in 1 Samuel
January 9, 2023
Jefferson Vann

Jefferson Vann discusses his translation of the Hebrew word na’ar in 1 Samuel.

January 9, 2023
Jefferson Vann
the difference that day made
December 21, 2022
Jefferson Vann
the difference that day made
December 21, 2022
Jefferson Vann

In “the difference that day made” Jefferson Vann shares some thoughts about the meaning of Christmas.

December 21, 2022
Jefferson Vann
spirit and soul in 1 Samuel
December 1, 2022
Jefferson Vann
spirit and soul in 1 Samuel
December 1, 2022
Jefferson Vann

In “spirit and soul in 1 Samuel” Jefferson Vann examines some metonymies in that book and suggests a different approach to their translation.

December 1, 2022
Jefferson Vann
Psalm 104:29
November 16, 2022
Jefferson Vann
Psalm 104:29
November 16, 2022
Jefferson Vann

In "Psalm 104:29" Jefferson Vann compares various reflections on this verse and explains its significance in the debate over the state of human beings at death.

November 16, 2022
Jefferson Vann
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