Expository sermon of Ecclesiastes 9:1–10. Delivered on November 26, 2023 in Steadfast fellowship group at Grace Community Church.
False Horizons with Daniel J. Vaughan
“Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ” (1 Peter 1:13).
Fixing our hope upon the grace brought by the Lord Jesus - this is to be the focus of all Christians: bringing glory and honor to Him through our service as good stewards, by His strength (1 Peter 4:10-11). The mission of False Horizons is to remind God’s faithful to continually place our focus upon the Lord and His work, looking past the false horizons of our current sojourn. This blog will focus on the examination of Scripture and the Word’s practical application in the lives of those who place their trust in He who was made to be sin so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God (2 Cor 5:21). May the Lord God aid this endeavor towards the sanctification of His Church.
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The Master’s Seminary - Profaning the Precious Blood of Jesus: A Critical Evaluation of Grotius’ Governmental Theory of the Atonement - Daniel J. Vaughan - November 2023
Topic: A Critical Evaluation of Grotius’ Theory of the Atonment
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Read MoreThe Master's Seminary - The Eternally Insubordinate Son - Daniel J. Vaughan - November 2022
Topic: Eternal Functional Subordination (EFS)
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Read MoreTHE MASTER'S SEMINARY - THE PROBLEM OF EVIL: AN ANALYSIS OF OPEN THEISM - DANIEL J. VAUGHAN - JULY 2021
Topic: The Problem of Evil (Open Theism).
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Read MoreThe Master's Seminary - Truth and Pastoral Ministry - Daniel J. Vaughan - June 2021
Topic: Truth and Pastoral Ministry.
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Read MoreTHE MASTER'S SEMINARY - COMMENTARY for 3 JOHN 9–10 - DANIEL J. VAUGHAN, MAY 2021
Topic: Commentary for 3 John 9–10.
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The Master's Seminary - The Davidic Covenant in the Twelve - Daniel J. Vaughan, February 2021
Topic: Trace the Davidic Covenant in the Twelve.
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Read MoreThe Master's Seminary - Kingship in Samuel - Daniel J. Vaughan - November 2020
Topic: Please explain the teaching on Kingship in Samuel and how it relates to the meta-narrative of Scripture.
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“He Is” - Daniel J. Vaughan
For when those of the world say, “God is love,” what they really mean is, “Love is God.” For love is their god. But we know that all of His perfections are active and true, and that love is not resentful or arrogant, nor does it rejoice in wrongdoing and sin, but instead rejoices in holiness and the truth.
And because of their ignorance towards the truth, and their hatred of it, God has poured out His wrath on a wicked and unjust people while choosing what is foolish in the world to shame the wise, what is weak in the world to shame the strong, what is low and despised in the world, even the things that are not, to bring to nothing the things that are, so that no human being might boast in the presence of God. For He is HOLY, HOLY, HOLY and beside Him there is no other. He is the almighty, EL SHADDAI. He is the most high, EL ELYON. He is the first and the last, EL ELOM.
Yet, despite our unworthiness, in the immeasurable nature of His mercy and eternal love for us, He gave His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, to pay our debt, to be to us wisdom from God, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption, so that we might be reconciled to Him as adopted sons unto eternal life.
So when those of the world say, “God is love,” yet really mean, “Love is God,” or “God is everything,” but actually mean, “Everything is God,” instead know and understand the truth: that everything is in Him, through Him, and for Him. For He is.
“The Call” - Daniel J. Vaughan
Take heed lest you fall. Be wise in the Way; answer the call.
Is not your life more than the riches of the earth? Understand that they are His and only in Him do they have any worth.
Run from vain distractions. Cast out all fears. Bring forth God’s will with actions pure of heart, for all of your numbered years.
Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and might. This is what it takes, nothing less; bestowing honor to man’s one true Light.
Do these things and on that day when your laboring is done, you’ll be welcomed home to bask in His glory as an eternally loved and begotten son.
"Love Unseen” - Daniel J. Vaughan
If love be truly blind, then surely I be a blind fool wanting of sight.
He who carries on in such a plight will surely stumble and discover many a strife.
To what does a man seek in thee? A wanton minx or a fruit bearing tree?
Crooked ways ensnare, beauty is vain, conceit is destructive on both accounts.
But hope in the invisible invigorates, casting out all fears and doubts.
The blind need only realize, that which edifies need not be gleaned with their very own eyes.
3 John (ESV) - Audio Recording - Daniel J. Vaughan
2 John (ESV) - Audio Recording - Daniel J. Vaughan
1 John (ESV) - Audio Recording - Daniel J. Vaughan
“Daughter” - Daniel J. Vaughan
Here is a daughter as marvelous as glittering gems, fleeting as the passing of the seasons yet still, like the stars in the heavens, fixed in her foundation.
With her comes the joy of a bright summer day. It begins with the breaking of dawn following an ominous night, subtle at first glimpse, like a solitary candle in the wilderness. Those who harken to it become stricken with hope; hope of a good only but a blessed few know. Steadily it waxes and matures to a soft summer morning until…
Read More"Self-Determination: The Will of Nations" (with 2020 Addendum) - Daniel J. Vaughan
One month ago, I returned from an eighteen day trip to the country of Japan. Traveling with my parents, we witnessed and experienced many of the best things the nation had to offer; stepping into a different world would be an accurate description. The degree of fascination with Japanese culture had been intense on my part from a young age, and visiting six major cities along the island of Honshu was just enough to gain some small amount of insight into the culture.
Throughout our stay my parents and I were obliged by locals to embody the mindset of “honored guests”, something which the people of this ancient culture insist upon…
Read More“Against the Storm” - Daniel J. Vaughan
Rage, rage, the storm goes on
Against joy and dreams and burning light.
Rage, rage, the moment is gone
To bide your time, to avoid the fight.
Summer has past and winter is here
The frigid cold, the...
Read More"Infatuation with Infanticide" – Daniel J. Vaughan
By: Daniel Vaughan
"Life begins at conception, therefore, abortion is murder." This simple, yet profound, assertion typically results in one of four reactions among the vast majority of individuals in American society: fierce support, venomous demonization, apathetic indifference or cowardly deference. Only one of these responses is the correct response. Can you guess, rather discern, which?
If you are still reading, congratulations are in order, as…
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