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Wed, 18 Jul 2012
Jul 18, 2012, 21:40
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Until this part of the book of Acts, all believers in Jesus were either Jews or “God-Fearers” who already worshiped Yahweh. But God was ready to start bringing Gentiles into His Kingdom. It started with a dream Peter had, in which he saw a sheet let down from heaven filled will all kinds of animals, including many which Jews were not permitted to eat by the Kosher dietary laws. God was telling Peter that the Gentiles were no longer unclean if God had cleansed them.
God was also preparing Cornelius, a Roman Centurion, who was told by an angel to send for Peter. Cornelius did so, and invited many friends and family to hear what Peter had to say. Peter came into Cornelius’ house (which a Jew was not supposed to do) and preached about Jesus. Cornelius and his guests believed in Jesus, received the Holy Spirit, and were baptized by Peter. They did not first become Jewish converts.
God showed Peter that He did not have favorites, but that anyone of any race, nation, or background who believed in Jesus would be saved. This is good news for us, many of whom are Gentiles.
Come join us Sunday for a special study of this important story. It would be a great time to bring a friend!
Tom and Sydney Cook
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Peter and Cornelius
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