Nov 29, 2010 by Helene Dallaire | 0 Comments
Most biblical characters who have impacted lives and done great things for God are left unnamed. Yes, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, Joshua, Deborah, David, Solomon, Hezekiah, Josiah, Nehemiah, Peter, Paul, Timothy, Priscilla, Phoebe, and many more accomplished great things for God, but what ... [More]
Nov 22, 2010 by Craig Blomberg | 0 Comments
“Peter stayed in Joppa some time with a tanner named Simon.” (9:43; TNIV)
This verse is way too easy to ignore. Saul is the one God has chosen to be the great apostle to the Gentiles (9:15). Peter still seems thoroughly Jewish, even as a Christ-follower. True, he has ... [More]
Nov 08, 2010 by Craig Blomberg | 0 Comments
“But the Lord said to Ananias, ‘Go! This man is my chosen instrument to proclaim my name to Gentiles and their kings and to the people of Israel. I will show him how much he must suffer for my name.” (9:15-16; TNIV)
Next only to Jesus, Saul of Tarsus must be the most ... [More]