theology

Isaac’s Blessing

Isaac’s Blessing

In Genesis 27, Isaac states he wants to give the blessing before he dies….
Rebekah repeats that in urging Jacob to go on with the ruse….
What puzzles me is Rebekah’s lack of empathy for her husband’s impending death.
She seems only con…

What does Peter mean by "peace" in Acts 10:36?

What does Peter mean by "peace" in Acts 10:36?

As for the word that he sent to Israel, preaching good news of peace through Jesus Christ (he is Lord of all),
(Acts 10:36, ESV)

τὸν ⸆ λόγον ⸀[ὃν] ἀπέστειλεν τοῖς υἱοῖς Ἰσραὴλ εὐαγγελιζόμενος εἰρήνην διὰ Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ, οὗτός ἐστιν πάντω…

Putting Seymour in a BOX

According to Tommy Welchel God had instructed Brother Seymour to place a box over his head as he entered the mission; he took it…