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He called her ‘daughter:’ God’s universal grace in Mark 5:25-34

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 [...]

Acts 10:9-16 — Peter’s Rooftop Vision

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 [...]

Who wrote Hebrews?

New Testament scholars down through the years have been left in a quandary when it comes to consideration of the authorship of the book we know as the Epistle to the Hebrews. After all, although traditionally it was ascribed to Paul as the author, there is the looming fact of the omission of his name [...]