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Wednesday, July 23, 2008
What One Must Know to be Saved: Cornelius
In Acts 10, we read of the conversion of Cornelius. He was a Gentile, a devout and God-fearing man who prayed regularly to God. After being persuaded to come to Cornelius in a vision, Peter preached the gospel to him.
Peter's message reveals that Cornelius already knew of "the good news of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all." Cornelius already knew of the miracles and good works of Jesus. Peter further informed him that Jesus had been crucified and raised from the dead, as prophesied in the Old Testament scriptures, and that Peter as well as others were witnesses to the resurrection. He taught Cornelius that Jesus has been appointed by God as judge of the living and the dead. And finally, he taught him that forgiveness of sins comes through his name to all who believe in him.
Peter's main points in his message to Cornelius, as recorded in Acts 10, are as follows:
Peter's message reveals that Cornelius already knew of "the good news of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all." Cornelius already knew of the miracles and good works of Jesus. Peter further informed him that Jesus had been crucified and raised from the dead, as prophesied in the Old Testament scriptures, and that Peter as well as others were witnesses to the resurrection. He taught Cornelius that Jesus has been appointed by God as judge of the living and the dead. And finally, he taught him that forgiveness of sins comes through his name to all who believe in him.
Peter's main points in his message to Cornelius, as recorded in Acts 10, are as follows:
- Jesus is the Christ
- Jesus was crucified and raised from the dead, in fulfilment of Old Testament prophecy.
- Jesus is Lord of all.
- Forgiveness is granted to all who believe in Jesus.
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