god shows no partiality acts 10:34-35 1.how reached conclusion (vv. 1-33; 44-47) 2.conclusion (vv....
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God ShowsNo Partiality
Acts 10:34-35
1. How Reached Conclusion (vv. 1-33; 44-47)2. Conclusion (vv. 34-35)3. Actions Because of the Conclusion (vv. 36-43; 48)
a. Peter preached to Gentiles (vv. 36-43)b. Cornelius obeyed (v. 48)
Conversion of Cornelius
• Acts 10:1-48 – The account of Conversion
• Acts 11:1-18 – Peter retells events
• Acts 15:7-9 – Peter relates it at Jerusalem
God ShowsNo Partiality
Conversion of Cornelius
Of particular interest – opens door to Gentiles
Converted without circumcision 7+ years gospel has been preached to
Jews only
Acts 10
I. The Man CorneliusI. The Man Cornelius
God ShowsNo Partiality
I. T
he M
an
Corn
eliu
sA. A Gentile
• First Gentile convert
• At time church mostly Jews – Today mostly Gentiles
• His conversion is used to prove Gentiles can be saved like Jews
I. T
he M
an
Corn
eliu
sA. A Gentile
B. Military Man
• Centurion (over 100 soldiers)
• Of Italian Regiment (Cohort band of 500 to 1000 men)
• Man of power & authority
• Had same need of the lowest private
I. T
he M
an
Corn
eliu
sA. A Gentile
B. Military Man
C. Moral Man
• Devout – Sincere (v. 2)
• Gave alms - good to others (v. 2)
• Just man – honorable, honest (v. 22)
• Good reputation (v. 22)
I. T
he M
an
Corn
eliu
sA. A Gentile
B. Military Man
C. Moral Man
D. Religious Man
• Devout – Devoted to his religious service; active in religion (v. 2)
• Feared God (v. 2)
• Prayed (v. 2)
I. T
he M
an
Corn
eliu
sA. A Gentile
B. Military Man
C. Moral Man
D. Religious Man
E. Desired to Know
• Admitted that needed to learn (v. 33)
• Wanted to know what God said (v. 33)
I. T
he M
an
Corn
eliu
sA. A Gentile
B. Military Man
C. Moral Man
D. Religious Man
E. Desired to Know
F. Relation to God
• Not saved (11:14)
• Had not repented unto life (11:18)
• Even though: Moral & Religious!
Acts 10
I. The Man CorneliusI. The Man Cornelius
II. Miracles Surrounding ItII. Miracles Surrounding It
Reason:First Gentile Convert
To Bring Cornelius & Peter Together
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II.
Mir
acle
s S
urr
ou
nd
ing
It
A. Angel Appeared to Cornelius (10:3-8)
• Said prayers are heard (v. 4)
• Told Cornelius to send for Peter (vv. 5-6)
• Peter will tell you what do to (v. 6)
• He sent 3 men for Peter (vv. 7-8)
• This had nothing to do with his salvation
If it did – why not in all cases?
When Angel left – no evidence that he yet believes in Christ
Point: To Call For Peter
II.
Mir
acle
s S
urr
ou
nd
ing
It
A. Angel Appeared to Cornelius (10:3-8)
B. Peter’s Vision (10:9-18)
• Sheet with animals told to eat (vv. 9-16)
• Means: What Lord cleansed – not common or unclean
• Application: Gentiles acceptable
• Explanation (10:28-29)
Point: Go to the Gentiles
Peter Goes To CorneliusActs 10:24-33
1. Cornelius welcomes Peter (vv. 24-27)
a. Waiting with family & friends (vv. 24, 27)b. Attempted to worship Peter (vv. 25-26)
2. Peter explains why he comes to Gentiles (vv. 28-29)
3. Cornelius explains his calling for Peter (vv. 30-33)
a. His vision (vv. 30-32)
b. Now ready to hear all things commanded (v. 33)
II.
Mir
acle
s S
urr
ou
nd
ing
It
A. Angel Appeared to Cornelius (10:3-8)
B. Peter’s Vision (10:9-18)
C. Reception of the Holy Spirit (vv. 44-47)
• What did they receive?
Holy Spirit Baptism
Was like what the Apostles received (10:45, 47)
Reminded Peter of Holy Spirit Baptism (11:16)
Same gift (11:17)
Just as unto “us” (15:8)
II.
Mir
acle
s S
urr
ou
nd
ing
It
A. Angel Appeared to Cornelius (10:3-8)
B. Peter’s Vision (10:9-18)
C. Reception of the Holy Spirit (vv. 44-47)
• What did they receive?
• What did it prove?
That the Gentiles are now Gospel subjects
(Acts 11:18)
II.
Mir
acle
s S
urr
ou
nd
ing
It
A. Angel Appeared to Cornelius (10:3-8)
B. Peter’s Vision (10:9-18)
C. Reception of the Holy Spirit (vv. 44-47)
• What did they receive?
• What did it prove?
• What it does not prove
1. Holy Spirit baptism For believers today
2. Saved before being baptized
If The Reception of the Holy Spirit Proves Salvation Before Baptism,
It Proves Salvation Before Faith
The Holy Spirit Fell As Peter Began To Speak(Acts 11:15)
Began
“Past tense of begin” (58)Begin: “…to enter upon
some action; to start…” (59)
Finished
Finish: “to bring or comeTo an end; to complete.”
(242)
Peter’s SermonBeginning Finished
Acts 10
I. The Man CorneliusI. The Man Cornelius
II. Miracles Surrounding ItII. Miracles Surrounding It
III. The SermonIII. The Sermon
God ShowsNo Partiality
III.
Th
e S
erm
on
A. No Partiality (10:34-35)
• God does not respect persons
• Accepts those Fear God
Work Righteousness
III.
Th
e S
erm
on
A. No Partiality (10:34-35)
B. Christ (10:36-43)
• Anointed with power - miracles (v. 38)
• Was killed – crucified (v. 39)
• Raised from dead (vv. 40-41)
• Judge of living & dead (v. 42)
• Fulfillment of prophecy (v. 43)
• Offers salvation (v. 43)
III.
Th
e S
erm
on
A. No Partiality (10:34-35)
B. Christ (10:36-43)
C. What he was told to do
• Hear (10:6; 11:14)
• Believe (10:43)
• Repent (11:15)
• Baptized (10:48)
Cornelius Obeyed(Acts 15:7-9)
I. The Man CorneliusI. The Man Cornelius
II. Miracles Surrounding ItII. Miracles Surrounding It
III. The SermonIII. The Sermon
Acts 10
God ShowsNo Partiality