The Vision of Cornelius and Peter: A Turning Point in Acceptance
Acts 10 - Catena Bible & Commentaries đź”—
Cornelius, a devout centurion in Caesarea, receives a vision from an angel instructing him to summon Peter. Meanwhile, Peter experiences a trance where he sees a vision from God about clean and unclean animals, signaling that he should not judge others based on their backgrounds. When Peter arrives at Cornelius's house, he learns that Cornelius has been seeking God and is eager to hear Peter's message. Peter shares the gospel of Jesus Christ, emphasizing that God accepts everyone who fears Him and does right, regardless of their nationality. The Holy Spirit descends on all who hear Peter's words, leading to their baptism.
- Cornelius is a centurion who prays and gives alms.
- Peter receives a vision that challenges Jewish laws about cleanliness.
- Both men are guided by God to come together, resulting in the spread of the Holy Spirit to Gentiles.
- Peter emphasizes the acceptance of all who believe in Jesus.
What was Cornelius instructed to do in his vision?
Cornelius was instructed by an angel to send for Peter, who would tell him what he needed to do.
What did Peter learn from his vision regarding cleanliness?
Peter learned that God has made all things clean and that he should not call any person common or unclean based on their background.
What happened when Peter preached to Cornelius and his guests?
As Peter preached, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard the word, leading to their astonishment and subsequent baptism.