Apostle Ronald C Hill Sr.

Apostle Ronald C Hill Sr.
Studies in Book of Acts Chapter 10:1-8 Apostle Ronald C Hill Sr. January 4-7, 2012 Conversion of Saul of Tarsus (son of Noah’s son Shem) The three accounts of Paul’s conversion in Acts display some differences (Acts 9, Acts 22, Acts 26; all fit the accounts in his letters). Classical literature often reports messages given to messengers and then repeats them verbatim on their delivery. Fortunately, rhetorical style by Luke’s day preferred variation, which makes the repeated narratives much less repetitious, hence more interesting to read.

Studies in Acts A. This chapter opens in the city of Caesarea. This city was located about thirty miles north of Joppa. Remember that Paul had been in Caesarea (Acts 9:30) and probably some of the other apostles had been preaching the gospel along the coast. Tel Aviv is really a part of old Joppa. As one travels up the coast from Joppa, the next place of any size is Caesarea, which was really a Roman city. It was the place where Pilate lived. The governor and those who ruled the land stayed there. This is where Cornelius was stationed. He was a centurion, which means he was a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army. The Italian band was a cohort of Roman soldiers recruited in Italy. “Godly” but not a proselyte: he was outside the covenant. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater. With all his house—He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house. Gave much alms—His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of giving and charity. A “God-fearer.” Greek phoboumenos ton theon, “one who fears God,”

Caesarea Caesarea Joppa This is about 35 miles.

Studies in Acts B. Cornelius is now the character of focus. He was a Roman military officer. He was a Centurion. A Centurion had the Remember that Paul had been in Caesarea (Acts 9:30) and probably some of the other apostles had been preaching the gospel along the coast. Tel Aviv is really a part of old Joppa. As one travels up the coast from Joppa, the next place of any size is Caesarea, which was really a Roman city. It was the place where Pilate lived. The governor and those who ruled the land stayed there. This is where Cornelius was stationed. He was a centurion, which means he was a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army. The Italian band was a cohort of Roman soldiers recruited in Italy. “Godly” but not a proselyte: he was outside the covenant. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater. With all his house—He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house. Gave much alms—His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of giving and charity. A “God-fearer.” Greek phoboumenos ton theon, “one who fears God,”

Studies in Acts B. command over about one hundred men. He was attached to the Italian Regiment. Remember that Paul had been in Caesarea (Acts 9:30) and probably some of the other apostles had been preaching the gospel along the coast. Tel Aviv is really a part of old Joppa. As one travels up the coast from Joppa, the next place of any size is Caesarea, which was really a Roman city. It was the place where Pilate lived. The governor and those who ruled the land stayed there. This is where Cornelius was stationed. He was a centurion, which means he was a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army. The Italian band was a cohort of Roman soldiers recruited in Italy. “Godly” but not a proselyte: he was outside the covenant. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater. With all his house—He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house. Gave much alms—His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of giving and charity. A “God-fearer.” Greek phoboumenos ton theon, “one who fears God,”

Studies in Acts C. In Chapter 10 we find the beginning of one of the great turning points of history. God is about to place His focus on winning Gentiles to Christ. Remember that Paul had been in Caesarea (Acts 9:30) and probably some of the other apostles had been preaching the gospel along the coast. Tel Aviv is really a part of old Joppa. As one travels up the coast from Joppa, the next place of any size is Caesarea, which was really a Roman city. It was the place where Pilate lived. The governor and those who ruled the land stayed there. This is where Cornelius was stationed. He was a centurion, which means he was a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army. The Italian band was a cohort of Roman soldiers recruited in Italy. “Godly” but not a proselyte: he was outside the covenant. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater. With all his house—He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house. Gave much alms—His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of giving and charity. A “God-fearer.” Greek phoboumenos ton theon, “one who fears God,”

Studies in Acts D. Most theologians would say Cornelius was the first Gentile that became a part of the Body of Christ. However, I do not believe the Bible would support that position. Remember that Paul had been in Caesarea (Acts 9:30) and probably some of the other apostles had been preaching the gospel along the coast. Tel Aviv is really a part of old Joppa. As one travels up the coast from Joppa, the next place of any size is Caesarea, which was really a Roman city. It was the place where Pilate lived. The governor and those who ruled the land stayed there. This is where Cornelius was stationed. He was a centurion, which means he was a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army. The Italian band was a cohort of Roman soldiers recruited in Italy. “Godly” but not a proselyte: he was outside the covenant. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater. With all his house—He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house. Gave much alms—His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of giving and charity. A “God-fearer.” Greek phoboumenos ton theon, “one who fears God,”

1. The Bible in Acts 8:26-38 records the encounter Philip had with the Ethiopian eunuch who was a Black man and a Gentile. This black man was the first Gentile that accepted Christ as savior according to the scriptures. Conversion of Saul of Tarsus (son of Noah’s son Shem) The three accounts of Paul’s conversion in Acts display some differences (Acts 9, Acts 22, Acts 26; all fit the accounts in his letters). Classical literature often reports messages given to messengers and then repeats them verbatim on their delivery. Fortunately, rhetorical style by Luke’s day preferred variation, which makes the repeated narratives much less repetitious, hence more interesting to read.

Acts 8:26-38 26 And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert. Remember that Paul had been in Caesarea (Acts 9:30) and probably some of the other apostles had been preaching the gospel along the coast. Tel Aviv is really a part of old Joppa. As one travels up the coast from Joppa, the next place of any size is Caesarea, which was really a Roman city. It was the place where Pilate lived. The governor and those who ruled the land stayed there. This is where Cornelius was stationed. He was a centurion, which means he was a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army. The Italian band was a cohort of Roman soldiers recruited in Italy. “Godly” but not a proselyte: he was outside the covenant. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater. With all his house—He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house. Gave much alms—His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of giving and charity. A “God-fearer.” Greek phoboumenos ton theon, “one who fears God,”

Acts 8:26-38 27 And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the Remember that Paul had been in Caesarea (Acts 9:30) and probably some of the other apostles had been preaching the gospel along the coast. Tel Aviv is really a part of old Joppa. As one travels up the coast from Joppa, the next place of any size is Caesarea, which was really a Roman city. It was the place where Pilate lived. The governor and those who ruled the land stayed there. This is where Cornelius was stationed. He was a centurion, which means he was a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army. The Italian band was a cohort of Roman soldiers recruited in Italy. “Godly” but not a proselyte: he was outside the covenant. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater. With all his house—He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house. Gave much alms—His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of giving and charity. A “God-fearer.” Greek phoboumenos ton theon, “one who fears God,”

Acts 8:26-38 27 charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship, Remember that Paul had been in Caesarea (Acts 9:30) and probably some of the other apostles had been preaching the gospel along the coast. Tel Aviv is really a part of old Joppa. As one travels up the coast from Joppa, the next place of any size is Caesarea, which was really a Roman city. It was the place where Pilate lived. The governor and those who ruled the land stayed there. This is where Cornelius was stationed. He was a centurion, which means he was a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army. The Italian band was a cohort of Roman soldiers recruited in Italy. “Godly” but not a proselyte: he was outside the covenant. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater. With all his house—He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house. Gave much alms—His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of giving and charity. A “God-fearer.” Greek phoboumenos ton theon, “one who fears God,”

Acts 8:26-38 28 Was returning, and sitting in his chariot read Esaias the prophet. Remember that Paul had been in Caesarea (Acts 9:30) and probably some of the other apostles had been preaching the gospel along the coast. Tel Aviv is really a part of old Joppa. As one travels up the coast from Joppa, the next place of any size is Caesarea, which was really a Roman city. It was the place where Pilate lived. The governor and those who ruled the land stayed there. This is where Cornelius was stationed. He was a centurion, which means he was a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army. The Italian band was a cohort of Roman soldiers recruited in Italy. “Godly” but not a proselyte: he was outside the covenant. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater. With all his house—He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house. Gave much alms—His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of giving and charity. A “God-fearer.” Greek phoboumenos ton theon, “one who fears God,”

Acts 8:26-38 29 Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot. Remember that Paul had been in Caesarea (Acts 9:30) and probably some of the other apostles had been preaching the gospel along the coast. Tel Aviv is really a part of old Joppa. As one travels up the coast from Joppa, the next place of any size is Caesarea, which was really a Roman city. It was the place where Pilate lived. The governor and those who ruled the land stayed there. This is where Cornelius was stationed. He was a centurion, which means he was a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army. The Italian band was a cohort of Roman soldiers recruited in Italy. “Godly” but not a proselyte: he was outside the covenant. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater. With all his house—He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house. Gave much alms—His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of giving and charity. A “God-fearer.” Greek phoboumenos ton theon, “one who fears God,”

Acts 8:26-38 30 And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest? Remember that Paul had been in Caesarea (Acts 9:30) and probably some of the other apostles had been preaching the gospel along the coast. Tel Aviv is really a part of old Joppa. As one travels up the coast from Joppa, the next place of any size is Caesarea, which was really a Roman city. It was the place where Pilate lived. The governor and those who ruled the land stayed there. This is where Cornelius was stationed. He was a centurion, which means he was a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army. The Italian band was a cohort of Roman soldiers recruited in Italy. “Godly” but not a proselyte: he was outside the covenant. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater. With all his house—He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house. Gave much alms—His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of giving and charity. A “God-fearer.” Greek phoboumenos ton theon, “one who fears God,”

Acts 8:26-38 31 And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him. Remember that Paul had been in Caesarea (Acts 9:30) and probably some of the other apostles had been preaching the gospel along the coast. Tel Aviv is really a part of old Joppa. As one travels up the coast from Joppa, the next place of any size is Caesarea, which was really a Roman city. It was the place where Pilate lived. The governor and those who ruled the land stayed there. This is where Cornelius was stationed. He was a centurion, which means he was a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army. The Italian band was a cohort of Roman soldiers recruited in Italy. “Godly” but not a proselyte: he was outside the covenant. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater. With all his house—He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house. Gave much alms—His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of giving and charity. A “God-fearer.” Greek phoboumenos ton theon, “one who fears God,”

Acts 8:26-38 32 The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth: Remember that Paul had been in Caesarea (Acts 9:30) and probably some of the other apostles had been preaching the gospel along the coast. Tel Aviv is really a part of old Joppa. As one travels up the coast from Joppa, the next place of any size is Caesarea, which was really a Roman city. It was the place where Pilate lived. The governor and those who ruled the land stayed there. This is where Cornelius was stationed. He was a centurion, which means he was a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army. The Italian band was a cohort of Roman soldiers recruited in Italy. “Godly” but not a proselyte: he was outside the covenant. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater. With all his house—He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house. Gave much alms—His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of giving and charity. A “God-fearer.” Greek phoboumenos ton theon, “one who fears God,”

Acts 8:26-38 33 In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? for his life is taken from the earth. Remember that Paul had been in Caesarea (Acts 9:30) and probably some of the other apostles had been preaching the gospel along the coast. Tel Aviv is really a part of old Joppa. As one travels up the coast from Joppa, the next place of any size is Caesarea, which was really a Roman city. It was the place where Pilate lived. The governor and those who ruled the land stayed there. This is where Cornelius was stationed. He was a centurion, which means he was a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army. The Italian band was a cohort of Roman soldiers recruited in Italy. “Godly” but not a proselyte: he was outside the covenant. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater. With all his house—He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house. Gave much alms—His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of giving and charity. A “God-fearer.” Greek phoboumenos ton theon, “one who fears God,”

Acts 8:26-38 34 And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man? Remember that Paul had been in Caesarea (Acts 9:30) and probably some of the other apostles had been preaching the gospel along the coast. Tel Aviv is really a part of old Joppa. As one travels up the coast from Joppa, the next place of any size is Caesarea, which was really a Roman city. It was the place where Pilate lived. The governor and those who ruled the land stayed there. This is where Cornelius was stationed. He was a centurion, which means he was a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army. The Italian band was a cohort of Roman soldiers recruited in Italy. “Godly” but not a proselyte: he was outside the covenant. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater. With all his house—He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house. Gave much alms—His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of giving and charity. A “God-fearer.” Greek phoboumenos ton theon, “one who fears God,”

Acts 8:26-38 35 Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus. Remember that Paul had been in Caesarea (Acts 9:30) and probably some of the other apostles had been preaching the gospel along the coast. Tel Aviv is really a part of old Joppa. As one travels up the coast from Joppa, the next place of any size is Caesarea, which was really a Roman city. It was the place where Pilate lived. The governor and those who ruled the land stayed there. This is where Cornelius was stationed. He was a centurion, which means he was a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army. The Italian band was a cohort of Roman soldiers recruited in Italy. “Godly” but not a proselyte: he was outside the covenant. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater. With all his house—He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house. Gave much alms—His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of giving and charity. A “God-fearer.” Greek phoboumenos ton theon, “one who fears God,”

Acts 8:26-38 36 And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? Remember that Paul had been in Caesarea (Acts 9:30) and probably some of the other apostles had been preaching the gospel along the coast. Tel Aviv is really a part of old Joppa. As one travels up the coast from Joppa, the next place of any size is Caesarea, which was really a Roman city. It was the place where Pilate lived. The governor and those who ruled the land stayed there. This is where Cornelius was stationed. He was a centurion, which means he was a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army. The Italian band was a cohort of Roman soldiers recruited in Italy. “Godly” but not a proselyte: he was outside the covenant. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater. With all his house—He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house. Gave much alms—His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of giving and charity. A “God-fearer.” Greek phoboumenos ton theon, “one who fears God,”

Acts 8:26-38 37 And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. Remember that Paul had been in Caesarea (Acts 9:30) and probably some of the other apostles had been preaching the gospel along the coast. Tel Aviv is really a part of old Joppa. As one travels up the coast from Joppa, the next place of any size is Caesarea, which was really a Roman city. It was the place where Pilate lived. The governor and those who ruled the land stayed there. This is where Cornelius was stationed. He was a centurion, which means he was a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army. The Italian band was a cohort of Roman soldiers recruited in Italy. “Godly” but not a proselyte: he was outside the covenant. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater. With all his house—He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house. Gave much alms—His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of giving and charity. A “God-fearer.” Greek phoboumenos ton theon, “one who fears God,”

Acts 8:26-38 38 And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him. Remember that Paul had been in Caesarea (Acts 9:30) and probably some of the other apostles had been preaching the gospel along the coast. Tel Aviv is really a part of old Joppa. As one travels up the coast from Joppa, the next place of any size is Caesarea, which was really a Roman city. It was the place where Pilate lived. The governor and those who ruled the land stayed there. This is where Cornelius was stationed. He was a centurion, which means he was a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army. The Italian band was a cohort of Roman soldiers recruited in Italy. “Godly” but not a proselyte: he was outside the covenant. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater. With all his house—He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house. Gave much alms—His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of giving and charity. A “God-fearer.” Greek phoboumenos ton theon, “one who fears God,”

Studies in Acts E. In Acts Chapter 10 we are faced with two great questions. The first question is was Cornelius saved before Peter came to his Remember that Paul had been in Caesarea (Acts 9:30) and probably some of the other apostles had been preaching the gospel along the coast. Tel Aviv is really a part of old Joppa. As one travels up the coast from Joppa, the next place of any size is Caesarea, which was really a Roman city. It was the place where Pilate lived. The governor and those who ruled the land stayed there. This is where Cornelius was stationed. He was a centurion, which means he was a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army. The Italian band was a cohort of Roman soldiers recruited in Italy. “Godly” but not a proselyte: he was outside the covenant. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater. With all his house—He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house. Gave much alms—His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of giving and charity. A “God-fearer.” Greek phoboumenos ton theon, “one who fears God,”

Studies in Acts E. house; if we say Cornelius was not saved as some people do; the next question is does God hear a sinners prayers? Remember that Paul had been in Caesarea (Acts 9:30) and probably some of the other apostles had been preaching the gospel along the coast. Tel Aviv is really a part of old Joppa. As one travels up the coast from Joppa, the next place of any size is Caesarea, which was really a Roman city. It was the place where Pilate lived. The governor and those who ruled the land stayed there. This is where Cornelius was stationed. He was a centurion, which means he was a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army. The Italian band was a cohort of Roman soldiers recruited in Italy. “Godly” but not a proselyte: he was outside the covenant. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater. With all his house—He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house. Gave much alms—His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of giving and charity. A “God-fearer.” Greek phoboumenos ton theon, “one who fears God,”

1. Whether he was a saved man is open to question
1. Whether he was a saved man is open to question. Those who say he was saved refer to verse 2. Conversion of Saul of Tarsus (son of Noah’s son Shem) The three accounts of Paul’s conversion in Acts display some differences (Acts 9, Acts 22, Acts 26; all fit the accounts in his letters). Classical literature often reports messages given to messengers and then repeats them verbatim on their delivery. Fortunately, rhetorical style by Luke’s day preferred variation, which makes the repeated narratives much less repetitious, hence more interesting to read.

Acts 10:1 1 At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion of what was known as the Italian Cohort, Remember that Paul had been in Caesarea (Acts 9:30) and probably some of the other apostles had been preaching the gospel along the coast. Tel Aviv is really a part of old Joppa. As one travels up the coast from Joppa, the next place of any size is Caesarea, which was really a Roman city. It was the place where Pilate lived. The governor and those who ruled the land stayed there. This is where Cornelius was stationed. He was a centurion, which means he was a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army. The Italian band was a cohort of Roman soldiers recruited in Italy. “Godly” but not a proselyte: he was outside the covenant. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater. With all his house—He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house. Gave much alms—His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of giving and charity. A “God-fearer.” Greek phoboumenos ton theon, “one who fears God,”

Acts 10:2 2 a devout man who feared God with all his household, gave alms generously to the people, and prayed continually to God. Remember that Paul had been in Caesarea (Acts 9:30) and probably some of the other apostles had been preaching the gospel along the coast. Tel Aviv is really a part of old Joppa. As one travels up the coast from Joppa, the next place of any size is Caesarea, which was really a Roman city. It was the place where Pilate lived. The governor and those who ruled the land stayed there. This is where Cornelius was stationed. He was a centurion, which means he was a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army. The Italian band was a cohort of Roman soldiers recruited in Italy. “Godly” but not a proselyte: he was outside the covenant. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater. With all his house—He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house. Gave much alms—His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of giving and charity. A “God-fearer.” Greek phoboumenos ton theon, “one who fears God,”

Studies in Acts F. In verse 2 we are told several key things about Cornelius. Remember that Paul had been in Caesarea (Acts 9:30) and probably some of the other apostles had been preaching the gospel along the coast. Tel Aviv is really a part of old Joppa. As one travels up the coast from Joppa, the next place of any size is Caesarea, which was really a Roman city. It was the place where Pilate lived. The governor and those who ruled the land stayed there. This is where Cornelius was stationed. He was a centurion, which means he was a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army. The Italian band was a cohort of Roman soldiers recruited in Italy. “Godly” but not a proselyte: he was outside the covenant. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater. With all his house—He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house. Gave much alms—His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of giving and charity. A “God-fearer.” Greek phoboumenos ton theon, “one who fears God,”

1. He was a devout man. Devout meaning he was pious, dedicated and serious in his search for God.
Conversion of Saul of Tarsus (son of Noah’s son Shem) The three accounts of Paul’s conversion in Acts display some differences (Acts 9, Acts 22, Acts 26; all fit the accounts in his letters). Classical literature often reports messages given to messengers and then repeats them verbatim on their delivery. Fortunately, rhetorical style by Luke’s day preferred variation, which makes the repeated narratives much less repetitious, hence more interesting to read.

2. He feared (reverenced) God and he taught his family to fear God too.

3. He was generous in his giving to the impoverished Jewish people.

4. He had a committed and consistent prayer life.

Studies in Acts G. Those who say he was saved refer to Acts 10:2 and
Remember that Paul had been in Caesarea (Acts 9:30) and probably some of the other apostles had been preaching the gospel along the coast. Tel Aviv is really a part of old Joppa. As one travels up the coast from Joppa, the next place of any size is Caesarea, which was really a Roman city. It was the place where Pilate lived. The governor and those who ruled the land stayed there. This is where Cornelius was stationed. He was a centurion, which means he was a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army. The Italian band was a cohort of Roman soldiers recruited in Italy. “Godly” but not a proselyte: he was outside the covenant. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater. With all his house—He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house. Gave much alms—His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of giving and charity. A “God-fearer.” Greek phoboumenos ton theon, “one who fears God,”

Acts 10:35 But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him. 9th hour = 3 in the afternoon. This was the usual hour of evening worship among the Jews. He keeps the Jewish hours of prayer, which corresponded to the morning and evening offerings in the temple (Acts 3:1). It is stressed that he saw this clearly, there was no doubt as to what was happening.

1. Those who say Cornelius was not saved point to Acts 11:14 where the angel is quoted as promising him that Peter would tell him words whereby he might be saved, Conversion of Saul of Tarsus (son of Noah’s son Shem) The three accounts of Paul’s conversion in Acts display some differences (Acts 9, Acts 22, Acts 26; all fit the accounts in his letters). Classical literature often reports messages given to messengers and then repeats them verbatim on their delivery. Fortunately, rhetorical style by Luke’s day preferred variation, which makes the repeated narratives much less repetitious, hence more interesting to read.

Acts 11:14 Who shall tell thee words, where by thou and all thy house shall be saved. 9th hour = 3 in the afternoon. This was the usual hour of evening worship among the Jews. He keeps the Jewish hours of prayer, which corresponded to the morning and evening offerings in the temple (Acts 3:1). It is stressed that he saw this clearly, there was no doubt as to what was happening.

Studies in Acts H. . If Peter was to give Cornelius the only message that could save him which no doubt was the Gospel is a strong indication Remember that Paul had been in Caesarea (Acts 9:30) and probably some of the other apostles had been preaching the gospel along the coast. Tel Aviv is really a part of old Joppa. As one travels up the coast from Joppa, the next place of any size is Caesarea, which was really a Roman city. It was the place where Pilate lived. The governor and those who ruled the land stayed there. This is where Cornelius was stationed. He was a centurion, which means he was a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army. The Italian band was a cohort of Roman soldiers recruited in Italy. “Godly” but not a proselyte: he was outside the covenant. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater. With all his house—He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house. Gave much alms—His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of giving and charity. A “God-fearer.” Greek phoboumenos ton theon, “one who fears God,”

Studies in Acts H. that he was not saved before Peter came to his house. Remember that Paul had been in Caesarea (Acts 9:30) and probably some of the other apostles had been preaching the gospel along the coast. Tel Aviv is really a part of old Joppa. As one travels up the coast from Joppa, the next place of any size is Caesarea, which was really a Roman city. It was the place where Pilate lived. The governor and those who ruled the land stayed there. This is where Cornelius was stationed. He was a centurion, which means he was a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army. The Italian band was a cohort of Roman soldiers recruited in Italy. “Godly” but not a proselyte: he was outside the covenant. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater. With all his house—He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house. Gave much alms—His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of giving and charity. A “God-fearer.” Greek phoboumenos ton theon, “one who fears God,”

Studies in Acts I. Being devout does not save a man. Unsaved men are said to be devout but they were only dutiful to their religion. The Bible in Acts 2:5 says Remember that Paul had been in Caesarea (Acts 9:30) and probably some of the other apostles had been preaching the gospel along the coast. Tel Aviv is really a part of old Joppa. As one travels up the coast from Joppa, the next place of any size is Caesarea, which was really a Roman city. It was the place where Pilate lived. The governor and those who ruled the land stayed there. This is where Cornelius was stationed. He was a centurion, which means he was a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army. The Italian band was a cohort of Roman soldiers recruited in Italy. “Godly” but not a proselyte: he was outside the covenant. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater. With all his house—He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house. Gave much alms—His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of giving and charity. A “God-fearer.” Greek phoboumenos ton theon, “one who fears God,”

Acts 2:5 And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews devout men, out of every nation under heaven. 9th hour = 3 in the afternoon. This was the usual hour of evening worship among the Jews. He keeps the Jewish hours of prayer, which corresponded to the morning and evening offerings in the temple (Acts 3:1). It is stressed that he saw this clearly, there was no doubt as to what was happening.

1. They were devout men but they did not know God.

Studies in Acts J. Having fear and reverence for God will not cause a man to be saved. The bible in James 2:19 says Remember that Paul had been in Caesarea (Acts 9:30) and probably some of the other apostles had been preaching the gospel along the coast. Tel Aviv is really a part of old Joppa. As one travels up the coast from Joppa, the next place of any size is Caesarea, which was really a Roman city. It was the place where Pilate lived. The governor and those who ruled the land stayed there. This is where Cornelius was stationed. He was a centurion, which means he was a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army. The Italian band was a cohort of Roman soldiers recruited in Italy. “Godly” but not a proselyte: he was outside the covenant. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater. With all his house—He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house. Gave much alms—His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of giving and charity. A “God-fearer.” Greek phoboumenos ton theon, “one who fears God,”

James 2:19 Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well; the devils also believer, and tremble. 9th hour = 3 in the afternoon. This was the usual hour of evening worship among the Jews. He keeps the Jewish hours of prayer, which corresponded to the morning and evening offerings in the temple (Acts 3:1). It is stressed that he saw this clearly, there was no doubt as to what was happening.

1. Does giving prove a man is saved:

1 Cor. 13:3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing. 9th hour = 3 in the afternoon. This was the usual hour of evening worship among the Jews. He keeps the Jewish hours of prayer, which corresponded to the morning and evening offerings in the temple (Acts 3:1). It is stressed that he saw this clearly, there was no doubt as to what was happening.

2. Does praying prove a man is saved:

St. Matt 6:5 And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the 9th hour = 3 in the afternoon. This was the usual hour of evening worship among the Jews. He keeps the Jewish hours of prayer, which corresponded to the morning and evening offerings in the temple (Acts 3:1). It is stressed that he saw this clearly, there was no doubt as to what was happening.

St. Matt 6:5 corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 9th hour = 3 in the afternoon. This was the usual hour of evening worship among the Jews. He keeps the Jewish hours of prayer, which corresponded to the morning and evening offerings in the temple (Acts 3:1). It is stressed that he saw this clearly, there was no doubt as to what was happening.

St. Luke 18:9-14 9 And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: 9th hour = 3 in the afternoon. This was the usual hour of evening worship among the Jews. He keeps the Jewish hours of prayer, which corresponded to the morning and evening offerings in the temple (Acts 3:1). It is stressed that he saw this clearly, there was no doubt as to what was happening.

St. Luke 18:9-14 10 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. 9th hour = 3 in the afternoon. This was the usual hour of evening worship among the Jews. He keeps the Jewish hours of prayer, which corresponded to the morning and evening offerings in the temple (Acts 3:1). It is stressed that he saw this clearly, there was no doubt as to what was happening.

St. Luke 18:9-14 11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. 9th hour = 3 in the afternoon. This was the usual hour of evening worship among the Jews. He keeps the Jewish hours of prayer, which corresponded to the morning and evening offerings in the temple (Acts 3:1). It is stressed that he saw this clearly, there was no doubt as to what was happening.

St. Luke 18:9-14 12 I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. 9th hour = 3 in the afternoon. This was the usual hour of evening worship among the Jews. He keeps the Jewish hours of prayer, which corresponded to the morning and evening offerings in the temple (Acts 3:1). It is stressed that he saw this clearly, there was no doubt as to what was happening.

St. Luke 18:9-14 13 And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner. 9th hour = 3 in the afternoon. This was the usual hour of evening worship among the Jews. He keeps the Jewish hours of prayer, which corresponded to the morning and evening offerings in the temple (Acts 3:1). It is stressed that he saw this clearly, there was no doubt as to what was happening.

St. Luke 18:9-14 14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. 9th hour = 3 in the afternoon. This was the usual hour of evening worship among the Jews. He keeps the Jewish hours of prayer, which corresponded to the morning and evening offerings in the temple (Acts 3:1). It is stressed that he saw this clearly, there was no doubt as to what was happening.

Studies in Acts K. No matter how committed and dedicated a man might be to religious practices he cannot be saved without hearing and believing the Gospel. Remember that Paul had been in Caesarea (Acts 9:30) and probably some of the other apostles had been preaching the gospel along the coast. Tel Aviv is really a part of old Joppa. As one travels up the coast from Joppa, the next place of any size is Caesarea, which was really a Roman city. It was the place where Pilate lived. The governor and those who ruled the land stayed there. This is where Cornelius was stationed. He was a centurion, which means he was a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army. The Italian band was a cohort of Roman soldiers recruited in Italy. “Godly” but not a proselyte: he was outside the covenant. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater. With all his house—He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house. Gave much alms—His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of giving and charity. A “God-fearer.” Greek phoboumenos ton theon, “one who fears God,”

Studies in Acts L One may ask about people who never had a chance to hear the Gospel; will they be lost? I personally believe God knows the heart of every man and I believe God Remember that Paul had been in Caesarea (Acts 9:30) and probably some of the other apostles had been preaching the gospel along the coast. Tel Aviv is really a part of old Joppa. As one travels up the coast from Joppa, the next place of any size is Caesarea, which was really a Roman city. It was the place where Pilate lived. The governor and those who ruled the land stayed there. This is where Cornelius was stationed. He was a centurion, which means he was a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army. The Italian band was a cohort of Roman soldiers recruited in Italy. “Godly” but not a proselyte: he was outside the covenant. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater. With all his house—He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house. Gave much alms—His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of giving and charity. A “God-fearer.” Greek phoboumenos ton theon, “one who fears God,”

Studies in Acts L knows those who would have accepted Christ had they been given the opportunity to do so. I further believe God will provide a way for them to be saved. Remember that Paul had been in Caesarea (Acts 9:30) and probably some of the other apostles had been preaching the gospel along the coast. Tel Aviv is really a part of old Joppa. As one travels up the coast from Joppa, the next place of any size is Caesarea, which was really a Roman city. It was the place where Pilate lived. The governor and those who ruled the land stayed there. This is where Cornelius was stationed. He was a centurion, which means he was a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army. The Italian band was a cohort of Roman soldiers recruited in Italy. “Godly” but not a proselyte: he was outside the covenant. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater. With all his house—He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house. Gave much alms—His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of giving and charity. A “God-fearer.” Greek phoboumenos ton theon, “one who fears God,”

Acts 10:3 About the ninth hour of the day he saw clearly in a vision an angel of God come in and say to him, “Cornelius.” 9th hour = 3 in the afternoon. This was the usual hour of evening worship among the Jews. He keeps the Jewish hours of prayer, which corresponded to the morning and evening offerings in the temple (Acts 3:1). It is stressed that he saw this clearly, there was no doubt as to what was happening.

Acts 10:4 And he stared at him in terror and said, “What is it, Lord?” And he said to him, “Your prayers and your alms have ascended as a memorial before God. In terror – a typical reaction to seeing an angel or God. He had most likely been praying everyday for some time and this was something new a sudden and unexpected appearance of an angel. The angel speaks in the language of sacrifice used in Jewish circles. The "memorial offering" mentioned here alludes to the Old Testament flour offerings made from grain that were to be burned "as a memorial portion" (Leviticus 2:2). (The Greek word for "memorial" in Acts 10:4 was the same one the Greek Septuagint used in Leviticus 2:2.) This offering was burned on the altar and "an aroma pleasing to the Lord" went up to God (Leviticus 2:2). Like the aroma of the sacrifice, the scent of Cornelius’ prayers and gifts is going "up" to God. God is signaling his pleasure with Cornelius, and he is ready to reveal his salvation to him.

Studies in Acts M We note although Cornelius had not accepted Christ as savior at this point, God had heard his prayer. This proves Remember that Paul had been in Caesarea (Acts 9:30) and probably some of the other apostles had been preaching the gospel along the coast. Tel Aviv is really a part of old Joppa. As one travels up the coast from Joppa, the next place of any size is Caesarea, which was really a Roman city. It was the place where Pilate lived. The governor and those who ruled the land stayed there. This is where Cornelius was stationed. He was a centurion, which means he was a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army. The Italian band was a cohort of Roman soldiers recruited in Italy. “Godly” but not a proselyte: he was outside the covenant. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater. With all his house—He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house. Gave much alms—His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of giving and charity. A “God-fearer.” Greek phoboumenos ton theon, “one who fears God,”

Studies in Acts M God will under some circumstances hear and answer a sinners prayer. Remember that Paul had been in Caesarea (Acts 9:30) and probably some of the other apostles had been preaching the gospel along the coast. Tel Aviv is really a part of old Joppa. As one travels up the coast from Joppa, the next place of any size is Caesarea, which was really a Roman city. It was the place where Pilate lived. The governor and those who ruled the land stayed there. This is where Cornelius was stationed. He was a centurion, which means he was a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army. The Italian band was a cohort of Roman soldiers recruited in Italy. “Godly” but not a proselyte: he was outside the covenant. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater. With all his house—He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house. Gave much alms—His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of giving and charity. A “God-fearer.” Greek phoboumenos ton theon, “one who fears God,”

1. The nobleman was a sinner but God heard his prayer.

St. John 4:49-53 49 The nobleman saith unto him, Sir, come down ere my child die. In terror – a typical reaction to seeing an angel or God. He had most likely been praying everyday for some time and this was something new a sudden and unexpected appearance of an angel. The angel speaks in the language of sacrifice used in Jewish circles. The "memorial offering" mentioned here alludes to the Old Testament flour offerings made from grain that were to be burned "as a memorial portion" (Leviticus 2:2). (The Greek word for "memorial" in Acts 10:4 was the same one the Greek Septuagint used in Leviticus 2:2.) This offering was burned on the altar and "an aroma pleasing to the Lord" went up to God (Leviticus 2:2). Like the aroma of the sacrifice, the scent of Cornelius’ prayers and gifts is going "up" to God. God is signaling his pleasure with Cornelius, and he is ready to reveal his salvation to him.

St. John 4:49-53 50 Jesus saith unto him, Go thy way; thy son liveth. And the man believed the word that Jesus had spoken unto him, and he went his way. In terror – a typical reaction to seeing an angel or God. He had most likely been praying everyday for some time and this was something new a sudden and unexpected appearance of an angel. The angel speaks in the language of sacrifice used in Jewish circles. The "memorial offering" mentioned here alludes to the Old Testament flour offerings made from grain that were to be burned "as a memorial portion" (Leviticus 2:2). (The Greek word for "memorial" in Acts 10:4 was the same one the Greek Septuagint used in Leviticus 2:2.) This offering was burned on the altar and "an aroma pleasing to the Lord" went up to God (Leviticus 2:2). Like the aroma of the sacrifice, the scent of Cornelius’ prayers and gifts is going "up" to God. God is signaling his pleasure with Cornelius, and he is ready to reveal his salvation to him.

St. John 4:49-53 51 And as he was now going down, his servants met him, and told him, saying, Thy son liveth. In terror – a typical reaction to seeing an angel or God. He had most likely been praying everyday for some time and this was something new a sudden and unexpected appearance of an angel. The angel speaks in the language of sacrifice used in Jewish circles. The "memorial offering" mentioned here alludes to the Old Testament flour offerings made from grain that were to be burned "as a memorial portion" (Leviticus 2:2). (The Greek word for "memorial" in Acts 10:4 was the same one the Greek Septuagint used in Leviticus 2:2.) This offering was burned on the altar and "an aroma pleasing to the Lord" went up to God (Leviticus 2:2). Like the aroma of the sacrifice, the scent of Cornelius’ prayers and gifts is going "up" to God. God is signaling his pleasure with Cornelius, and he is ready to reveal his salvation to him.

St. John 4:49-53 52 Then enquired he of them the hour when he began to amend. And they said unto him, Yesterday at the seventh hour the fever left him. In terror – a typical reaction to seeing an angel or God. He had most likely been praying everyday for some time and this was something new a sudden and unexpected appearance of an angel. The angel speaks in the language of sacrifice used in Jewish circles. The "memorial offering" mentioned here alludes to the Old Testament flour offerings made from grain that were to be burned "as a memorial portion" (Leviticus 2:2). (The Greek word for "memorial" in Acts 10:4 was the same one the Greek Septuagint used in Leviticus 2:2.) This offering was burned on the altar and "an aroma pleasing to the Lord" went up to God (Leviticus 2:2). Like the aroma of the sacrifice, the scent of Cornelius’ prayers and gifts is going "up" to God. God is signaling his pleasure with Cornelius, and he is ready to reveal his salvation to him.

St. John 4:49-53 53 So the father knew that it was at the same hour, in the which Jesus said unto him, Thy son liveth: and himself believed, and his whole house. In terror – a typical reaction to seeing an angel or God. He had most likely been praying everyday for some time and this was something new a sudden and unexpected appearance of an angel. The angel speaks in the language of sacrifice used in Jewish circles. The "memorial offering" mentioned here alludes to the Old Testament flour offerings made from grain that were to be burned "as a memorial portion" (Leviticus 2:2). (The Greek word for "memorial" in Acts 10:4 was the same one the Greek Septuagint used in Leviticus 2:2.) This offering was burned on the altar and "an aroma pleasing to the Lord" went up to God (Leviticus 2:2). Like the aroma of the sacrifice, the scent of Cornelius’ prayers and gifts is going "up" to God. God is signaling his pleasure with Cornelius, and he is ready to reveal his salvation to him.

2. God also responded to a sinful woman.

St. Luke 7:36-50 36 And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee's house, and sat down to meat. In terror – a typical reaction to seeing an angel or God. He had most likely been praying everyday for some time and this was something new a sudden and unexpected appearance of an angel. The angel speaks in the language of sacrifice used in Jewish circles. The "memorial offering" mentioned here alludes to the Old Testament flour offerings made from grain that were to be burned "as a memorial portion" (Leviticus 2:2). (The Greek word for "memorial" in Acts 10:4 was the same one the Greek Septuagint used in Leviticus 2:2.) This offering was burned on the altar and "an aroma pleasing to the Lord" went up to God (Leviticus 2:2). Like the aroma of the sacrifice, the scent of Cornelius’ prayers and gifts is going "up" to God. God is signaling his pleasure with Cornelius, and he is ready to reveal his salvation to him.

St. Luke 7:36-50 37 And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster box of ointment, In terror – a typical reaction to seeing an angel or God. He had most likely been praying everyday for some time and this was something new a sudden and unexpected appearance of an angel. The angel speaks in the language of sacrifice used in Jewish circles. The "memorial offering" mentioned here alludes to the Old Testament flour offerings made from grain that were to be burned "as a memorial portion" (Leviticus 2:2). (The Greek word for "memorial" in Acts 10:4 was the same one the Greek Septuagint used in Leviticus 2:2.) This offering was burned on the altar and "an aroma pleasing to the Lord" went up to God (Leviticus 2:2). Like the aroma of the sacrifice, the scent of Cornelius’ prayers and gifts is going "up" to God. God is signaling his pleasure with Cornelius, and he is ready to reveal his salvation to him.

St. Luke 7:36-50 38 And stood at his feet behind him weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of her head, In terror – a typical reaction to seeing an angel or God. He had most likely been praying everyday for some time and this was something new a sudden and unexpected appearance of an angel. The angel speaks in the language of sacrifice used in Jewish circles. The "memorial offering" mentioned here alludes to the Old Testament flour offerings made from grain that were to be burned "as a memorial portion" (Leviticus 2:2). (The Greek word for "memorial" in Acts 10:4 was the same one the Greek Septuagint used in Leviticus 2:2.) This offering was burned on the altar and "an aroma pleasing to the Lord" went up to God (Leviticus 2:2). Like the aroma of the sacrifice, the scent of Cornelius’ prayers and gifts is going "up" to God. God is signaling his pleasure with Cornelius, and he is ready to reveal his salvation to him.

St. Luke 7:36-50 38 and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment. In terror – a typical reaction to seeing an angel or God. He had most likely been praying everyday for some time and this was something new a sudden and unexpected appearance of an angel. The angel speaks in the language of sacrifice used in Jewish circles. The "memorial offering" mentioned here alludes to the Old Testament flour offerings made from grain that were to be burned "as a memorial portion" (Leviticus 2:2). (The Greek word for "memorial" in Acts 10:4 was the same one the Greek Septuagint used in Leviticus 2:2.) This offering was burned on the altar and "an aroma pleasing to the Lord" went up to God (Leviticus 2:2). Like the aroma of the sacrifice, the scent of Cornelius’ prayers and gifts is going "up" to God. God is signaling his pleasure with Cornelius, and he is ready to reveal his salvation to him.

St. Luke 7:36-50 39 Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would In terror – a typical reaction to seeing an angel or God. He had most likely been praying everyday for some time and this was something new a sudden and unexpected appearance of an angel. The angel speaks in the language of sacrifice used in Jewish circles. The "memorial offering" mentioned here alludes to the Old Testament flour offerings made from grain that were to be burned "as a memorial portion" (Leviticus 2:2). (The Greek word for "memorial" in Acts 10:4 was the same one the Greek Septuagint used in Leviticus 2:2.) This offering was burned on the altar and "an aroma pleasing to the Lord" went up to God (Leviticus 2:2). Like the aroma of the sacrifice, the scent of Cornelius’ prayers and gifts is going "up" to God. God is signaling his pleasure with Cornelius, and he is ready to reveal his salvation to him.

St. Luke 7:36-50 39 have known who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him: for she is a sinner. In terror – a typical reaction to seeing an angel or God. He had most likely been praying everyday for some time and this was something new a sudden and unexpected appearance of an angel. The angel speaks in the language of sacrifice used in Jewish circles. The "memorial offering" mentioned here alludes to the Old Testament flour offerings made from grain that were to be burned "as a memorial portion" (Leviticus 2:2). (The Greek word for "memorial" in Acts 10:4 was the same one the Greek Septuagint used in Leviticus 2:2.) This offering was burned on the altar and "an aroma pleasing to the Lord" went up to God (Leviticus 2:2). Like the aroma of the sacrifice, the scent of Cornelius’ prayers and gifts is going "up" to God. God is signaling his pleasure with Cornelius, and he is ready to reveal his salvation to him.

St. Luke 7:36-50 40 And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Master, say on. In terror – a typical reaction to seeing an angel or God. He had most likely been praying everyday for some time and this was something new a sudden and unexpected appearance of an angel. The angel speaks in the language of sacrifice used in Jewish circles. The "memorial offering" mentioned here alludes to the Old Testament flour offerings made from grain that were to be burned "as a memorial portion" (Leviticus 2:2). (The Greek word for "memorial" in Acts 10:4 was the same one the Greek Septuagint used in Leviticus 2:2.) This offering was burned on the altar and "an aroma pleasing to the Lord" went up to God (Leviticus 2:2). Like the aroma of the sacrifice, the scent of Cornelius’ prayers and gifts is going "up" to God. God is signaling his pleasure with Cornelius, and he is ready to reveal his salvation to him.

St. Luke 7:36-50 41 There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty. In terror – a typical reaction to seeing an angel or God. He had most likely been praying everyday for some time and this was something new a sudden and unexpected appearance of an angel. The angel speaks in the language of sacrifice used in Jewish circles. The "memorial offering" mentioned here alludes to the Old Testament flour offerings made from grain that were to be burned "as a memorial portion" (Leviticus 2:2). (The Greek word for "memorial" in Acts 10:4 was the same one the Greek Septuagint used in Leviticus 2:2.) This offering was burned on the altar and "an aroma pleasing to the Lord" went up to God (Leviticus 2:2). Like the aroma of the sacrifice, the scent of Cornelius’ prayers and gifts is going "up" to God. God is signaling his pleasure with Cornelius, and he is ready to reveal his salvation to him.

St. Luke 7:36-50 42 And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most? In terror – a typical reaction to seeing an angel or God. He had most likely been praying everyday for some time and this was something new a sudden and unexpected appearance of an angel. The angel speaks in the language of sacrifice used in Jewish circles. The "memorial offering" mentioned here alludes to the Old Testament flour offerings made from grain that were to be burned "as a memorial portion" (Leviticus 2:2). (The Greek word for "memorial" in Acts 10:4 was the same one the Greek Septuagint used in Leviticus 2:2.) This offering was burned on the altar and "an aroma pleasing to the Lord" went up to God (Leviticus 2:2). Like the aroma of the sacrifice, the scent of Cornelius’ prayers and gifts is going "up" to God. God is signaling his pleasure with Cornelius, and he is ready to reveal his salvation to him.

St. Luke 7:36-50 43 Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged. In terror – a typical reaction to seeing an angel or God. He had most likely been praying everyday for some time and this was something new a sudden and unexpected appearance of an angel. The angel speaks in the language of sacrifice used in Jewish circles. The "memorial offering" mentioned here alludes to the Old Testament flour offerings made from grain that were to be burned "as a memorial portion" (Leviticus 2:2). (The Greek word for "memorial" in Acts 10:4 was the same one the Greek Septuagint used in Leviticus 2:2.) This offering was burned on the altar and "an aroma pleasing to the Lord" went up to God (Leviticus 2:2). Like the aroma of the sacrifice, the scent of Cornelius’ prayers and gifts is going "up" to God. God is signaling his pleasure with Cornelius, and he is ready to reveal his salvation to him.

St. Luke 7:36-50 44 And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water In terror – a typical reaction to seeing an angel or God. He had most likely been praying everyday for some time and this was something new a sudden and unexpected appearance of an angel. The angel speaks in the language of sacrifice used in Jewish circles. The "memorial offering" mentioned here alludes to the Old Testament flour offerings made from grain that were to be burned "as a memorial portion" (Leviticus 2:2). (The Greek word for "memorial" in Acts 10:4 was the same one the Greek Septuagint used in Leviticus 2:2.) This offering was burned on the altar and "an aroma pleasing to the Lord" went up to God (Leviticus 2:2). Like the aroma of the sacrifice, the scent of Cornelius’ prayers and gifts is going "up" to God. God is signaling his pleasure with Cornelius, and he is ready to reveal his salvation to him.

St. Luke 7:36-50 44 for my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head. In terror – a typical reaction to seeing an angel or God. He had most likely been praying everyday for some time and this was something new a sudden and unexpected appearance of an angel. The angel speaks in the language of sacrifice used in Jewish circles. The "memorial offering" mentioned here alludes to the Old Testament flour offerings made from grain that were to be burned "as a memorial portion" (Leviticus 2:2). (The Greek word for "memorial" in Acts 10:4 was the same one the Greek Septuagint used in Leviticus 2:2.) This offering was burned on the altar and "an aroma pleasing to the Lord" went up to God (Leviticus 2:2). Like the aroma of the sacrifice, the scent of Cornelius’ prayers and gifts is going "up" to God. God is signaling his pleasure with Cornelius, and he is ready to reveal his salvation to him.

St. Luke 7:36-50 45 Thou gavest me no kiss: but this woman since the time I came in hath not ceased to kiss my feet. In terror – a typical reaction to seeing an angel or God. He had most likely been praying everyday for some time and this was something new a sudden and unexpected appearance of an angel. The angel speaks in the language of sacrifice used in Jewish circles. The "memorial offering" mentioned here alludes to the Old Testament flour offerings made from grain that were to be burned "as a memorial portion" (Leviticus 2:2). (The Greek word for "memorial" in Acts 10:4 was the same one the Greek Septuagint used in Leviticus 2:2.) This offering was burned on the altar and "an aroma pleasing to the Lord" went up to God (Leviticus 2:2). Like the aroma of the sacrifice, the scent of Cornelius’ prayers and gifts is going "up" to God. God is signaling his pleasure with Cornelius, and he is ready to reveal his salvation to him.

St. Luke 7:36-50 46 My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but this woman hath anointed my feet with ointment. In terror – a typical reaction to seeing an angel or God. He had most likely been praying everyday for some time and this was something new a sudden and unexpected appearance of an angel. The angel speaks in the language of sacrifice used in Jewish circles. The "memorial offering" mentioned here alludes to the Old Testament flour offerings made from grain that were to be burned "as a memorial portion" (Leviticus 2:2). (The Greek word for "memorial" in Acts 10:4 was the same one the Greek Septuagint used in Leviticus 2:2.) This offering was burned on the altar and "an aroma pleasing to the Lord" went up to God (Leviticus 2:2). Like the aroma of the sacrifice, the scent of Cornelius’ prayers and gifts is going "up" to God. God is signaling his pleasure with Cornelius, and he is ready to reveal his salvation to him.

St. Luke 7:36-50 47 Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little. In terror – a typical reaction to seeing an angel or God. He had most likely been praying everyday for some time and this was something new a sudden and unexpected appearance of an angel. The angel speaks in the language of sacrifice used in Jewish circles. The "memorial offering" mentioned here alludes to the Old Testament flour offerings made from grain that were to be burned "as a memorial portion" (Leviticus 2:2). (The Greek word for "memorial" in Acts 10:4 was the same one the Greek Septuagint used in Leviticus 2:2.) This offering was burned on the altar and "an aroma pleasing to the Lord" went up to God (Leviticus 2:2). Like the aroma of the sacrifice, the scent of Cornelius’ prayers and gifts is going "up" to God. God is signaling his pleasure with Cornelius, and he is ready to reveal his salvation to him.

St. Luke 7:36-50 48 And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven.
In terror – a typical reaction to seeing an angel or God. He had most likely been praying everyday for some time and this was something new a sudden and unexpected appearance of an angel. The angel speaks in the language of sacrifice used in Jewish circles. The "memorial offering" mentioned here alludes to the Old Testament flour offerings made from grain that were to be burned "as a memorial portion" (Leviticus 2:2). (The Greek word for "memorial" in Acts 10:4 was the same one the Greek Septuagint used in Leviticus 2:2.) This offering was burned on the altar and "an aroma pleasing to the Lord" went up to God (Leviticus 2:2). Like the aroma of the sacrifice, the scent of Cornelius’ prayers and gifts is going "up" to God. God is signaling his pleasure with Cornelius, and he is ready to reveal his salvation to him.

St. Luke 7:36-50 49 And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that forgiveth sins also? In terror – a typical reaction to seeing an angel or God. He had most likely been praying everyday for some time and this was something new a sudden and unexpected appearance of an angel. The angel speaks in the language of sacrifice used in Jewish circles. The "memorial offering" mentioned here alludes to the Old Testament flour offerings made from grain that were to be burned "as a memorial portion" (Leviticus 2:2). (The Greek word for "memorial" in Acts 10:4 was the same one the Greek Septuagint used in Leviticus 2:2.) This offering was burned on the altar and "an aroma pleasing to the Lord" went up to God (Leviticus 2:2). Like the aroma of the sacrifice, the scent of Cornelius’ prayers and gifts is going "up" to God. God is signaling his pleasure with Cornelius, and he is ready to reveal his salvation to him.

St. Luke 7:36-50 50 And he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace In terror – a typical reaction to seeing an angel or God. He had most likely been praying everyday for some time and this was something new a sudden and unexpected appearance of an angel. The angel speaks in the language of sacrifice used in Jewish circles. The "memorial offering" mentioned here alludes to the Old Testament flour offerings made from grain that were to be burned "as a memorial portion" (Leviticus 2:2). (The Greek word for "memorial" in Acts 10:4 was the same one the Greek Septuagint used in Leviticus 2:2.) This offering was burned on the altar and "an aroma pleasing to the Lord" went up to God (Leviticus 2:2). Like the aroma of the sacrifice, the scent of Cornelius’ prayers and gifts is going "up" to God. God is signaling his pleasure with Cornelius, and he is ready to reveal his salvation to him.

Studies in Acts In my view Cornelius is an example of a man who lived up to the light, which God gave him. As he walked in all he knew to do God honored him by revealing to 9AM is the first hour of prayer [see Acts 2:15] when the Temple gates opened. The Hebrew word for this hour of prayer is “Shacharit”(morning). According to Jewish time this is the 3rd hour (the third hour from sunrise); 3PM is the second hour of prayer [Acts 3:1; 10:9]. The Hebrew word for this hour of prayer is “Minchah” (gift-offering). This hour of prayer was known as the “hour of confession.” The next day began at sundown, or about 6PM. According to Jewish time this is the 9th hour; Although this prayer practice was established in the Old Testament, as it rightly should be (Hebrews 10:1), it is more often mentioned in the New Testament. These hours of sacrifice, or Hours of Prayer (particularly the third and ninth hours) were prophetic in nature. Jesus our supreme sacrifice was crucified in the third hour of the day (Mark 15:25). His witness of "darkness at noon day" occurred in the sixth hour (Mark 15:33-34; Matthew 27:45). Finally at the time of the evening oblation being the ninth hour Jesus gave up the ghost and died for the sins of the world (Luke 23:44-46). These hours of prayer are "Memorials" of Him Our Sages tell us that the custom of praying three times a day was originally introduced by our Patriarchs, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Abraham introduced prayer in the morning, Isaac—in the afternoon, and Jacob added one at night.

Studies in Acts him the true light of the Gospel. God also gave him the fullness of the Holy Spirit. 9AM is the first hour of prayer [see Acts 2:15] when the Temple gates opened. The Hebrew word for this hour of prayer is “Shacharit”(morning). According to Jewish time this is the 3rd hour (the third hour from sunrise); 3PM is the second hour of prayer [Acts 3:1; 10:9]. The Hebrew word for this hour of prayer is “Minchah” (gift-offering). This hour of prayer was known as the “hour of confession.” The next day began at sundown, or about 6PM. According to Jewish time this is the 9th hour; Although this prayer practice was established in the Old Testament, as it rightly should be (Hebrews 10:1), it is more often mentioned in the New Testament. These hours of sacrifice, or Hours of Prayer (particularly the third and ninth hours) were prophetic in nature. Jesus our supreme sacrifice was crucified in the third hour of the day (Mark 15:25). His witness of "darkness at noon day" occurred in the sixth hour (Mark 15:33-34; Matthew 27:45). Finally at the time of the evening oblation being the ninth hour Jesus gave up the ghost and died for the sins of the world (Luke 23:44-46). These hours of prayer are "Memorials" of Him Our Sages tell us that the custom of praying three times a day was originally introduced by our Patriarchs, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Abraham introduced prayer in the morning, Isaac—in the afternoon, and Jacob added one at night.

Studies in Acts N An angel appears telling Cornelius to send for Peter at Joppa. There are three factors necessary for the salvation of a sinner. Remember that Paul had been in Caesarea (Acts 9:30) and probably some of the other apostles had been preaching the gospel along the coast. Tel Aviv is really a part of old Joppa. As one travels up the coast from Joppa, the next place of any size is Caesarea, which was really a Roman city. It was the place where Pilate lived. The governor and those who ruled the land stayed there. This is where Cornelius was stationed. He was a centurion, which means he was a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army. The Italian band was a cohort of Roman soldiers recruited in Italy. “Godly” but not a proselyte: he was outside the covenant. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater. With all his house—He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house. Gave much alms—His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of giving and charity. A “God-fearer.” Greek phoboumenos ton theon, “one who fears God,”

1. The sprit of God must be involved.

St. John 16:8 8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: Cornelius sent two of his most trusted servants and a soldier, whose description as being devout likely indicates he was a God-fearer himself. he apparently explained to them, they must have been devout also. It is interesting, that from Joppa, Jonah was sent to preach to the Gentiles of Nineveh; and from the same place Peter was sent to preach the Gospel to the Gentiles at Caesarea. Spurgeon: The tanner's trade was greatly despised, but this did not prejudice the centurion. Better to learn the way of God from one who lodged with a poor tanner than remain in ignorance. Meanwhile God was preparing Peter to comply with the centurion's request.

2. The word of God must be heard.

Romans 10:17 17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Cornelius sent two of his most trusted servants and a soldier, whose description as being devout likely indicates he was a God-fearer himself. he apparently explained to them, they must have been devout also. It is interesting, that from Joppa, Jonah was sent to preach to the Gentiles of Nineveh; and from the same place Peter was sent to preach the Gospel to the Gentiles at Caesarea. Spurgeon: The tanner's trade was greatly despised, but this did not prejudice the centurion. Better to learn the way of God from one who lodged with a poor tanner than remain in ignorance. Meanwhile God was preparing Peter to comply with the centurion's request.

3. There has to be someone to preach the gospel.

Romans 10:14 14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they Cornelius sent two of his most trusted servants and a soldier, whose description as being devout likely indicates he was a God-fearer himself. he apparently explained to them, they must have been devout also. It is interesting, that from Joppa, Jonah was sent to preach to the Gentiles of Nineveh; and from the same place Peter was sent to preach the Gospel to the Gentiles at Caesarea. Spurgeon: The tanner's trade was greatly despised, but this did not prejudice the centurion. Better to learn the way of God from one who lodged with a poor tanner than remain in ignorance. Meanwhile God was preparing Peter to comply with the centurion's request.

Romans 10:14 14 have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? Cornelius sent two of his most trusted servants and a soldier, whose description as being devout likely indicates he was a God-fearer himself. he apparently explained to them, they must have been devout also. It is interesting, that from Joppa, Jonah was sent to preach to the Gentiles of Nineveh; and from the same place Peter was sent to preach the Gospel to the Gentiles at Caesarea. Spurgeon: The tanner's trade was greatly despised, but this did not prejudice the centurion. Better to learn the way of God from one who lodged with a poor tanner than remain in ignorance. Meanwhile God was preparing Peter to comply with the centurion's request.

Studies in Acts O Cornelius sends two of his devout soldiers to fetch Peter. Peter was unaware of all that was going with Cornelius. He was waiting for Remember that Paul had been in Caesarea (Acts 9:30) and probably some of the other apostles had been preaching the gospel along the coast. Tel Aviv is really a part of old Joppa. As one travels up the coast from Joppa, the next place of any size is Caesarea, which was really a Roman city. It was the place where Pilate lived. The governor and those who ruled the land stayed there. This is where Cornelius was stationed. He was a centurion, which means he was a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army. The Italian band was a cohort of Roman soldiers recruited in Italy. “Godly” but not a proselyte: he was outside the covenant. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater. With all his house—He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house. Gave much alms—His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of giving and charity. A “God-fearer.” Greek phoboumenos ton theon, “one who fears God,”

Studies in Acts O dinner at Simon’s house when God began to prepare him to go to a Gentile’s house. Remember that Paul had been in Caesarea (Acts 9:30) and probably some of the other apostles had been preaching the gospel along the coast. Tel Aviv is really a part of old Joppa. As one travels up the coast from Joppa, the next place of any size is Caesarea, which was really a Roman city. It was the place where Pilate lived. The governor and those who ruled the land stayed there. This is where Cornelius was stationed. He was a centurion, which means he was a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army. The Italian band was a cohort of Roman soldiers recruited in Italy. “Godly” but not a proselyte: he was outside the covenant. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater. With all his house—He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house. Gave much alms—His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of giving and charity. A “God-fearer.” Greek phoboumenos ton theon, “one who fears God,”

Studies in Acts Note: Sometimes there is a time process involved when God is leading us to step into something we would not otherwise do without His leading. Remember that Paul had been in Caesarea (Acts 9:30) and probably some of the other apostles had been preaching the gospel along the coast. Tel Aviv is really a part of old Joppa. As one travels up the coast from Joppa, the next place of any size is Caesarea, which was really a Roman city. It was the place where Pilate lived. The governor and those who ruled the land stayed there. This is where Cornelius was stationed. He was a centurion, which means he was a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army. The Italian band was a cohort of Roman soldiers recruited in Italy. “Godly” but not a proselyte: he was outside the covenant. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater. With all his house—He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house. Gave much alms—His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of giving and charity. A “God-fearer.” Greek phoboumenos ton theon, “one who fears God,”

Studies in Acts God’s timing is always perfect. God can and will synchronize the events of the lives of His people. The word synchronize is an Remember that Paul had been in Caesarea (Acts 9:30) and probably some of the other apostles had been preaching the gospel along the coast. Tel Aviv is really a part of old Joppa. As one travels up the coast from Joppa, the next place of any size is Caesarea, which was really a Roman city. It was the place where Pilate lived. The governor and those who ruled the land stayed there. This is where Cornelius was stationed. He was a centurion, which means he was a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army. The Italian band was a cohort of Roman soldiers recruited in Italy. “Godly” but not a proselyte: he was outside the covenant. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater. With all his house—He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house. Gave much alms—His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of giving and charity. A “God-fearer.” Greek phoboumenos ton theon, “one who fears God,”

Studies in Acts interesting word. It means to cause to occur or operate with exact coincidence in time or rate; to cause, to occur or operate at the same Remember that Paul had been in Caesarea (Acts 9:30) and probably some of the other apostles had been preaching the gospel along the coast. Tel Aviv is really a part of old Joppa. As one travels up the coast from Joppa, the next place of any size is Caesarea, which was really a Roman city. It was the place where Pilate lived. The governor and those who ruled the land stayed there. This is where Cornelius was stationed. He was a centurion, which means he was a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army. The Italian band was a cohort of Roman soldiers recruited in Italy. “Godly” but not a proselyte: he was outside the covenant. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater. With all his house—He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house. Gave much alms—His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of giving and charity. A “God-fearer.” Greek phoboumenos ton theon, “one who fears God,”

Studies in Acts time as something else. God is the great synchronizer.
Remember that Paul had been in Caesarea (Acts 9:30) and probably some of the other apostles had been preaching the gospel along the coast. Tel Aviv is really a part of old Joppa. As one travels up the coast from Joppa, the next place of any size is Caesarea, which was really a Roman city. It was the place where Pilate lived. The governor and those who ruled the land stayed there. This is where Cornelius was stationed. He was a centurion, which means he was a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army. The Italian band was a cohort of Roman soldiers recruited in Italy. “Godly” but not a proselyte: he was outside the covenant. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater. With all his house—He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house. Gave much alms—His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of giving and charity. A “God-fearer.” Greek phoboumenos ton theon, “one who fears God,”

Acts 10:5 5 And now send men to Joppa and bring one Simon who is called Peter. The difference between Cornelius and many religious people today is this: he knew that his religious devotion was not sufficient to save him. Many religious people today are satisfied that their character and good works will get them to heaven, and they have no concept either of their own sin or of God’s grace. In his prayers, Cornelius was asking God to show him the way of salvation (Acts 11:13–14). A tanner was despised. [If a girl was betrothed to a tanner without knowing he was a tanner, the betrothal was void.] His house had to be at least 50 cubits outside the city.

Acts 10:6 6 He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side: he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do. Cornelius sent two of his most trusted servants and a soldier, whose description as being devout likely indicates he was a God-fearer himself. he apparently explained to them, they must have been devout also. It is interesting, that from Joppa, Jonah was sent to preach to the Gentiles of Nineveh; and from the same place Peter was sent to preach the Gospel to the Gentiles at Caesarea. Spurgeon: The tanner's trade was greatly despised, but this did not prejudice the centurion. Better to learn the way of God from one who lodged with a poor tanner than remain in ignorance. Meanwhile God was preparing Peter to comply with the centurion's request.

Studies in Acts P The angel tells Cornelius what to do in order to hear the Gospel. God could have used Angels to preach the Gospel but that privilege is given to man only. Remember that Paul had been in Caesarea (Acts 9:30) and probably some of the other apostles had been preaching the gospel along the coast. Tel Aviv is really a part of old Joppa. As one travels up the coast from Joppa, the next place of any size is Caesarea, which was really a Roman city. It was the place where Pilate lived. The governor and those who ruled the land stayed there. This is where Cornelius was stationed. He was a centurion, which means he was a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army. The Italian band was a cohort of Roman soldiers recruited in Italy. “Godly” but not a proselyte: he was outside the covenant. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater. With all his house—He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house. Gave much alms—His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of giving and charity. A “God-fearer.” Greek phoboumenos ton theon, “one who fears God,”

Studies in Acts Q The Lord knew exactly where Peter was and he told Cornelius where to find him. God always knows where his people are. Remember that Paul had been in Caesarea (Acts 9:30) and probably some of the other apostles had been preaching the gospel along the coast. Tel Aviv is really a part of old Joppa. As one travels up the coast from Joppa, the next place of any size is Caesarea, which was really a Roman city. It was the place where Pilate lived. The governor and those who ruled the land stayed there. This is where Cornelius was stationed. He was a centurion, which means he was a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army. The Italian band was a cohort of Roman soldiers recruited in Italy. “Godly” but not a proselyte: he was outside the covenant. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater. With all his house—He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house. Gave much alms—His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of giving and charity. A “God-fearer.” Greek phoboumenos ton theon, “one who fears God,”

Studies in Acts R Cornelius had gotten the attention of God and He is now getting ready to use Peter, the man of God, to tell him what he needed to do. Remember that Paul had been in Caesarea (Acts 9:30) and probably some of the other apostles had been preaching the gospel along the coast. Tel Aviv is really a part of old Joppa. As one travels up the coast from Joppa, the next place of any size is Caesarea, which was really a Roman city. It was the place where Pilate lived. The governor and those who ruled the land stayed there. This is where Cornelius was stationed. He was a centurion, which means he was a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army. The Italian band was a cohort of Roman soldiers recruited in Italy. “Godly” but not a proselyte: he was outside the covenant. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater. With all his house—He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house. Gave much alms—His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of giving and charity. A “God-fearer.” Greek phoboumenos ton theon, “one who fears God,”

Studies in Acts If you truly want to know God He will always provide a way for you to learn of Him. When the student is ready to learn the teacher will appear. Remember that Paul had been in Caesarea (Acts 9:30) and probably some of the other apostles had been preaching the gospel along the coast. Tel Aviv is really a part of old Joppa. As one travels up the coast from Joppa, the next place of any size is Caesarea, which was really a Roman city. It was the place where Pilate lived. The governor and those who ruled the land stayed there. This is where Cornelius was stationed. He was a centurion, which means he was a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army. The Italian band was a cohort of Roman soldiers recruited in Italy. “Godly” but not a proselyte: he was outside the covenant. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater. With all his house—He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house. Gave much alms—His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of giving and charity. A “God-fearer.” Greek phoboumenos ton theon, “one who fears God,”

Acts 10:7 7 And when the angel which spake unto Cornelius was departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him continually; Cornelius sent two of his most trusted servants and a soldier, whose description as being devout likely indicates he was a God-fearer himself. he apparently explained to them, they must have been devout also. It is interesting, that from Joppa, Jonah was sent to preach to the Gentiles of Nineveh; and from the same place Peter was sent to preach the Gospel to the Gentiles at Caesarea. Spurgeon: The tanner's trade was greatly despised, but this did not prejudice the centurion. Better to learn the way of God from one who lodged with a poor tanner than remain in ignorance. Meanwhile God was preparing Peter to comply with the centurion's request.

Acts 10:8 8 And when he had declared all these things unto them, he sent them to Joppa. Cornelius sent two of his most trusted servants and a soldier, whose description as being devout likely indicates he was a God-fearer himself. he apparently explained to them, they must have been devout also. It is interesting, that from Joppa, Jonah was sent to preach to the Gentiles of Nineveh; and from the same place Peter was sent to preach the Gospel to the Gentiles at Caesarea. Spurgeon: The tanner's trade was greatly despised, but this did not prejudice the centurion. Better to learn the way of God from one who lodged with a poor tanner than remain in ignorance. Meanwhile God was preparing Peter to comply with the centurion's request.

Studies in Acts We note that Cornelius sends two of his trusted household servants and a military attaché who was also a God fearing man. Remember that Paul had been in Caesarea (Acts 9:30) and probably some of the other apostles had been preaching the gospel along the coast. Tel Aviv is really a part of old Joppa. As one travels up the coast from Joppa, the next place of any size is Caesarea, which was really a Roman city. It was the place where Pilate lived. The governor and those who ruled the land stayed there. This is where Cornelius was stationed. He was a centurion, which means he was a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army. The Italian band was a cohort of Roman soldiers recruited in Italy. “Godly” but not a proselyte: he was outside the covenant. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater. With all his house—He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house. Gave much alms—His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of giving and charity. A “God-fearer.” Greek phoboumenos ton theon, “one who fears God,”

Studies in Acts b. When you are attempting to accomplish something that is very important don’t depend on people who in the past have proven to be unfaithful Remember that Paul had been in Caesarea (Acts 9:30) and probably some of the other apostles had been preaching the gospel along the coast. Tel Aviv is really a part of old Joppa. As one travels up the coast from Joppa, the next place of any size is Caesarea, which was really a Roman city. It was the place where Pilate lived. The governor and those who ruled the land stayed there. This is where Cornelius was stationed. He was a centurion, which means he was a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army. The Italian band was a cohort of Roman soldiers recruited in Italy. “Godly” but not a proselyte: he was outside the covenant. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater. With all his house—He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house. Gave much alms—His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of giving and charity. A “God-fearer.” Greek phoboumenos ton theon, “one who fears God,”

Proverbs 25:19 19 Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint. Cornelius sent two of his most trusted servants and a soldier, whose description as being devout likely indicates he was a God-fearer himself. he apparently explained to them, they must have been devout also. It is interesting, that from Joppa, Jonah was sent to preach to the Gentiles of Nineveh; and from the same place Peter was sent to preach the Gospel to the Gentiles at Caesarea. Spurgeon: The tanner's trade was greatly despised, but this did not prejudice the centurion. Better to learn the way of God from one who lodged with a poor tanner than remain in ignorance. Meanwhile God was preparing Peter to comply with the centurion's request.

LIFE LESSONS #1 IF WE DESIRE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT GOD AND TO EXPEIRENCE MORE OF HIS GLORY THE FIST STEP IS TO WALK IN THE TRUTH YOU ALREADY KNOW. Remember that Paul had been in Caesarea (Acts 9:30) and probably some of the other apostles had been preaching the gospel along the coast. Tel Aviv is really a part of old Joppa. As one travels up the coast from Joppa, the next place of any size is Caesarea, which was really a Roman city. It was the place where Pilate lived. The governor and those who ruled the land stayed there. This is where Cornelius was stationed. He was a centurion, which means he was a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army. The Italian band was a cohort of Roman soldiers recruited in Italy. “Godly” but not a proselyte: he was outside the covenant. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater. With all his house—He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house. Gave much alms—His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of giving and charity. A “God-fearer.” Greek phoboumenos ton theon, “one who fears God,”

LIFE LESSONS #2. DON’T ALLOW PRECONCEIVED RELIGIOUS IDEALS TO PREVENT YOU FROM HEARING THE VOICE OF GOD. Remember that Paul had been in Caesarea (Acts 9:30) and probably some of the other apostles had been preaching the gospel along the coast. Tel Aviv is really a part of old Joppa. As one travels up the coast from Joppa, the next place of any size is Caesarea, which was really a Roman city. It was the place where Pilate lived. The governor and those who ruled the land stayed there. This is where Cornelius was stationed. He was a centurion, which means he was a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army. The Italian band was a cohort of Roman soldiers recruited in Italy. “Godly” but not a proselyte: he was outside the covenant. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater. With all his house—He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house. Gave much alms—His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of giving and charity. A “God-fearer.” Greek phoboumenos ton theon, “one who fears God,”

LIFE LESSONS #3 REMEMBER GOD WILL SYNCHORNIZE THE TIMING OF YOUR LIFE. JUST CONTINUE TO SEEK TO OBEY HIS WRITTEN WORD AND Remember that Paul had been in Caesarea (Acts 9:30) and probably some of the other apostles had been preaching the gospel along the coast. Tel Aviv is really a part of old Joppa. As one travels up the coast from Joppa, the next place of any size is Caesarea, which was really a Roman city. It was the place where Pilate lived. The governor and those who ruled the land stayed there. This is where Cornelius was stationed. He was a centurion, which means he was a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army. The Italian band was a cohort of Roman soldiers recruited in Italy. “Godly” but not a proselyte: he was outside the covenant. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater. With all his house—He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house. Gave much alms—His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of giving and charity. A “God-fearer.” Greek phoboumenos ton theon, “one who fears God,”

LIFE LESSONS #3 YOU WILL MAKE
#3 YOU WILL MAKE CONTACT WITH THE PEOPLE THAT ARE CHOSEN TO BE YOUR BRIDGE TO YOUR NEXT MIRACLE. Remember that Paul had been in Caesarea (Acts 9:30) and probably some of the other apostles had been preaching the gospel along the coast. Tel Aviv is really a part of old Joppa. As one travels up the coast from Joppa, the next place of any size is Caesarea, which was really a Roman city. It was the place where Pilate lived. The governor and those who ruled the land stayed there. This is where Cornelius was stationed. He was a centurion, which means he was a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army. The Italian band was a cohort of Roman soldiers recruited in Italy. “Godly” but not a proselyte: he was outside the covenant. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater. With all his house—He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house. Gave much alms—His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of giving and charity. A “God-fearer.” Greek phoboumenos ton theon, “one who fears God,”

LIFE LESSONS #4 IN THE SAME WAY THE JEWS AT FIRST DIDN’T BELIEVE THE GENTILES WOULD NOT BE ACCEPTED BY GOD; THERE ARE SOME Remember that Paul had been in Caesarea (Acts 9:30) and probably some of the other apostles had been preaching the gospel along the coast. Tel Aviv is really a part of old Joppa. As one travels up the coast from Joppa, the next place of any size is Caesarea, which was really a Roman city. It was the place where Pilate lived. The governor and those who ruled the land stayed there. This is where Cornelius was stationed. He was a centurion, which means he was a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army. The Italian band was a cohort of Roman soldiers recruited in Italy. “Godly” but not a proselyte: he was outside the covenant. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater. With all his house—He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house. Gave much alms—His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of giving and charity. A “God-fearer.” Greek phoboumenos ton theon, “one who fears God,”

LIFE LESSONS #4 PEOPLE WHO MAY SEEK TO COUNT YOU OUT BUT NEVER FORGET IF GOD HAS MADE CHOICE OF YOU NO ONE WILL BE ABLE Remember that Paul had been in Caesarea (Acts 9:30) and probably some of the other apostles had been preaching the gospel along the coast. Tel Aviv is really a part of old Joppa. As one travels up the coast from Joppa, the next place of any size is Caesarea, which was really a Roman city. It was the place where Pilate lived. The governor and those who ruled the land stayed there. This is where Cornelius was stationed. He was a centurion, which means he was a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army. The Italian band was a cohort of Roman soldiers recruited in Italy. “Godly” but not a proselyte: he was outside the covenant. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater. With all his house—He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house. Gave much alms—His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of giving and charity. A “God-fearer.” Greek phoboumenos ton theon, “one who fears God,”

LIFE LESSONS #4 TO KEEP YOU AWAY FROM WHAT GOD HAS FOR YOU.
#4 TO KEEP YOU AWAY FROM WHAT GOD HAS FOR YOU. Remember that Paul had been in Caesarea (Acts 9:30) and probably some of the other apostles had been preaching the gospel along the coast. Tel Aviv is really a part of old Joppa. As one travels up the coast from Joppa, the next place of any size is Caesarea, which was really a Roman city. It was the place where Pilate lived. The governor and those who ruled the land stayed there. This is where Cornelius was stationed. He was a centurion, which means he was a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army. The Italian band was a cohort of Roman soldiers recruited in Italy. “Godly” but not a proselyte: he was outside the covenant. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater. With all his house—He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house. Gave much alms—His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of giving and charity. A “God-fearer.” Greek phoboumenos ton theon, “one who fears God,”

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Studies in Acts Notes available online For download Remember that Paul had been in Caesarea (Acts 9:30) and probably some of the other apostles had been preaching the gospel along the coast. Tel Aviv is really a part of old Joppa. As one travels up the coast from Joppa, the next place of any size is Caesarea, which was really a Roman city. It was the place where Pilate lived. The governor and those who ruled the land stayed there. This is where Cornelius was stationed. He was a centurion, which means he was a commander of a hundred soldiers in the Roman army. The Italian band was a cohort of Roman soldiers recruited in Italy. “Godly” but not a proselyte: he was outside the covenant. A person who worships the true God, and is no idolater. With all his house—He took care to instruct his family in the knowledge which he himself had received; and to establish the worship of God in his house. Gave much alms—His love to God led him to love men; and this love proved its sincerity by acts of giving and charity. A “God-fearer.” Greek phoboumenos ton theon, “one who fears God,”

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