2. At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion in what was known as the Italian Regiment. (10:1)

3. Caesarea Built by Herod the Great The Roman capital of Judea Home of administrators (Pilate, etc.) Completely artificial harbor

4. Caesarea was to the Romans what an American military base would be to Americans – homeland on foreign soil Thousands of white marble columns

5. Cornelius the Centurion Centurions are highly regarded in the N.T. (Lk. 7:1-10; 23:47) Professional soldiers, not thugs Commanded 100 men

6. A Devout God-Fearer God-fearers were Gentiles who associated with the Jews but had not become converts. They were attracted by the Monotheism and the Morality of the Jews. Cornelius prayed and gave to the poor.

7. Vision of Cornelius Saw a vision of an angel (3) Send to Joppa for Peter – staying with Simon the Tanner Sent 2 servants and a “devout” soldier

8. Peter’s Vision Noon – Rooftop Praying – trance Saw giant sheet with animals in it Rise, Peter, kill and eat! Surely not, Lord!

9. Peter’s Vision Do not call anything impure that God has made clean. Happened 3 times Messengers arrived just then Spirit said, “Go.”

10. Jerusalem Times Peter Invites Gentiles Into Simon’s House! Extra! (10:23)

11. Jew and Gentile Meet Cornelius had gathered his friends and family He fell at Peter’s feet Peter said, “Stand up, I am only a man myself.” God has shown me I should not call any man impure or unclean (28).

12. The Walls Come Tumbling Down! I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts men from every nation who fear him and do what is right. (34) Good news of peace through Jesus Christ (36; Eph. 2:11-22)

13. The Sermon Baptism of John We are witnesses Crucifixion Resurrection Forgiveness of sins

14. While Peter Was Still Speaking… Peter may not have known what to do next. The Holy Spirit broke into Peter’s sermon! Pentecost revisited Spoke in tongues

15. The Baptism of Cornelius Can anyone keep these people from being baptized? (47) The Holy Spirit made the next step very clear – He kicked open the door for Gentiles to enter. He (Peter) ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ.

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