1. God Shows No 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)

2. Conversion of Cornelius Acts 10:1-48 – The account of Conversion Acts 10:1-48 – The account of Conversion Acts 11:1-18 – Peter retells events Acts 11:1-18 – Peter retells events Acts 15:7-9 – Peter relates it at Jerusalem Acts 15:7-9 – Peter relates it at Jerusalem God Shows No Partiality

3. Conversion of Cornelius  Of particular interest – opens door to Gentiles  Converted without circumcision  7+ years gospel has been preached to Jews only

4. Acts 10 I. The Man Cornelius God Shows No Partiality

5. I. The Man Cornelius A. 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

6. I. The Man Cornelius A. 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

7. I. The Man Cornelius A. 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)

8. I. The Man Cornelius A. 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)

9. I. The Man Cornelius A. 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)

10. I. The Man Cornelius A. 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!

11. Acts 10 I. The Man Cornelius II. Miracles Surrounding It Reason: First Gentile Convert To Bring Cornelius & Peter Together God Shows No Partiality

12. II. Miracles Surrounding 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

13. II. Miracles Surrounding 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

14. Peter Goes To Cornelius Acts 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)

15. II. Miracles Surrounding 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)

16. II. Miracles Surrounding 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)

17. II. Miracles Surrounding 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

18. 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 come To an end; to complete.” (242) Peter’s Sermon Beginning Finished

19. Acts 10 I. The Man Cornelius II. Miracles Surrounding It III. The Sermon God Shows No Partiality

20. III. The Sermon A. No Partiality (10:34-35) God does not respect persons Accepts those Fear God Work Righteousness

21. III. The Sermon 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)

22. III. The Sermon 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) Cornelius Obeyed (Acts 15:7-9)

23. I. The Man Cornelius II. Miracles Surrounding It III. The Sermon Acts 10 God Shows No Partiality