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Acts 10: God's Grace to All

A study of Acts 10, focusing on God's impartiality and the inclusion of Gentiles in salvation.

1. God's Preparation of Cornelius

1.1 Cornelius: A God-Fearing Gentile

Verses: Acts 10:1-2; Acts 10:4
  • Cornelius was a devout man who feared God and prayed continually.
  • His prayers and alms were noticed by God.

1.2 The Vision of Cornelius

Verses: Acts 10:3-6
  • An angel appeared to Cornelius, instructing him to send for Peter.
  • The angel's message confirms God's acceptance of Cornelius' devotion.

2. God's Preparation of Peter

2.1 Peter's Vision: Unclean No More

Verses: Acts 10:9-13
  • Peter receives a vision of a sheet filled with all kinds of animals.
  • A voice commands Peter to kill and eat, but Peter refuses, citing dietary laws.

2.2 The Significance of the Vision

Verses: Acts 10:14-16
  • The voice declares that what God has cleansed, Peter should not call common or unclean.
  • This vision is repeated three times, emphasizing its importance.

2.3 The Spirit's Guidance

Verses: Acts 10:19-20
  • The Spirit instructs Peter to go with the men sent by Cornelius, without hesitation.
  • Peter obeys, demonstrating his willingness to follow God's leading.

3. The Gospel Proclaimed

3.1 Peter Meets Cornelius

Verses: Acts 10:24-33
  • Peter arrives at Cornelius' house and finds many people gathered.
  • Cornelius welcomes Peter and shares the story of his vision.

3.2 Preaching to the Gentiles

Verses: Acts 10:34-43
  • Peter declares that God shows no partiality, but accepts those who fear Him and work righteousness.
  • He preaches the gospel of Jesus Christ to Cornelius and his household.

4. The Gentile Pentecost

4.1 The Holy Spirit Falls

Verses: Acts 10:44-46
  • The Holy Spirit falls on all who heard the word, just as it did on the Jewish believers at Pentecost.
  • They spoke in other tongues and magnified God.

4.2 Baptism in Jesus' Name

Verses: Acts 10:47-48
  • Peter recognizes that God has granted the Gentiles the same gift as the Jews.
  • He commands them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ.

5. Lessons and Applications

5.1 God's Impartiality

Verses: Acts 10:34-35; Romans 10:12-13
  • The outpouring of the Spirit on the Gentiles demonstrates God's inclusive love.
  • Salvation is available to all who believe, regardless of their background.

5.2 The Importance of Baptism

Verses: Acts 2:38; Romans 6:3-4
  • Baptism in the name of Jesus Christ is essential for obedience to the Gospel.
  • It signifies identification with Christ's death, burial, and resurrection.