It is surprising that when surveying standard commentaries on Acts 10:9-16 so little is found in the way of discussion on the meaning of Peter’s rooftop vision. With only the very rare exception,1 nearly universal agreement is found that the rooftop vision ultimately meant that Gentiles were acceptable to God under the New Covenant. After [...]
He called her ‘daughter:’ God’s universal grace in Mark 5:25-34
18 Dec 2009 at 11:03
Matthew Keedy Clifton
New Testament Commentary
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by Matthew K. Clifton Introduction One of the most intriguing passages in the synoptic gospels is found in Mark 5:25-34. In this passage, sometimes called the “healing of the woman with the issue of blood,” a miracle takes place that appears to be unique among the others in the gospel accounts. While on His way [...]