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The 10th chapter of Acts is not only the greatest chapter in Acts, but in the entire bible. Why? Because it is in this chapter that God opened the door to the Gentiles for the gospel of Jesus Christ. Cornelius and his household were saved when God commanded Peter to their house to preach salvation in Christ. Which showed us the sovereignty of God in salvation. We learned that it's not just a mere knowledge of God that saves, but repentance through faith in Christ. We also learned how God shows no partiality. Every nation, race, culture is open to the gospel. And, as Acts 4:12 says, it only in the name of Jesus Christ that a person can be saved
Two Worlds Collide
Updated: May 13, 2023
Wow! Another awesome sermon as we travel through the book of Acts. Acts is a bridge between the four Gospels and the Epistles. All of it is therefore awesome and as we have seen, covers a lot of territory. Yet, PT is right on target here as he said, this is the greatest chapter in all of Acts. Without it - the Gentiles (that would be us) would be left out. Peter now shows us that all from every nation - anyone who fears Him and does what is right is acceptable to Him.
No one is left out, that is no one as Peter explains:
Acts 10:34–35 (ESV)
So Peter opened his mouth and said: “Truly I understand…