The Conversion of Cornelius and Peter: Acts 10
The narrative in Acts 10 shares the inspiring account of the conversion of Cornelius, a devout centurion, and his household. Through visions, prayers answered, and divine encounters, God orchestrates the meeting between Cornelius and Peter. The barriers between Jew and Gentile are broken down as Peter delivers a sermon on the acceptance of all who fear God and do what is right. The Holy Spirit descends upon Cornelius and his household, signifying their inclusion in the faith through baptism. A comparison with other conversion stories underscores the diverse ways in which individuals come to faith.
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What we know about him (10:1-2) He was a centurion of the Italian Cohort. A devout man One who feared God with all his household Gave alms to the Jewish people Prayed to God continually
How was his prayer answered (10:3-8) Vision of an angel ( 3-6) Prayers were acknowledged by God (4) Sent for Peter (7-8)
Peters Vision (10:9-23) Hungry and fell into a trance (9-10) The vision Get up, kill an eat (11-13) Peter s objection/God s answer (14-17) The arrival of men from Cornelius (18-23)
Peter Arrives in Caesarea (10:24-33) On arrival Cornelius was waiting, with many people (23-24) Cornelius tried to worship Peter (25-26) Relationship between Jew & Gentile (27-29) Cornelius recounts his vision (30-33)
Peters Sermon (10:34-43) I understand now (34-36) The gospel (37-43)
Conversion of Cornelius and household (10:44-48) The Holy Spirit (44) Amazement (45-46) This is different Not the common gift enjoyed by all (Acts 2:38) Not the laying on of hands (Acts 8:18) As on us at the beginning (Acts 11:15) Baptism (47-48)
Some comparison to get perspective First, in the cases of the eunuch and Cornelius, angels were involved. For Saul there was not. Therefore an angelic presence is not necessary for conversion. Second, the Lord appeared to Saul at his conversion. This did not happen with the eunuch or Cornelius, therefore it is not necessary. Third, Saul fasted and prayed for three days before his conversion. The eunuch and Cornelius did not. Therefore it is not necessary.
Some comparison to get perspective Forth, Cornelius was immersed in the Spirit before/at his conversion. Saul and the eunuch were not. Therefor it is not necessary and a peculiar event with Cornelius and his household. Finally, they all heard the gospel preached with miraculous evidence provided, they all believed what they heard, they all were commanded to be immersed, and they were all immersed.
Gentiles in the church (11:1-18) The issue (1-3) The explanation (4-17) The response (18) Continued to be an issue Galatians 2:1-14; 3:28 Colossians 3:10-11 Romans 10:12-13
