Acts 10:34-48

34 So Peter opened his mouth and said: “Truly I understand that God shows no partiality, 35 but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. 36 As for the word that he sent to Israel, preaching good news of peace through Jesus Christ (he is Lord of all), 37 you yourselves know what happened throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee after the baptism that John proclaimed: 38 how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him. 39 And we are witnesses of all that he did both in the country of the Jews and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a tree, 40 but God raised him on the third day and made him to appear, 41 not to all the people but to us who had been chosen by God as witnesses, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. 42 And he commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one appointed by God to be judge of the living and the dead. 43 To him all the prophets bear witness that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.” 44 While Peter was still saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the word. 45 And the believers from among the circumcised who had come with Peter were amazed, because the gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out even on the Gentiles. 46 For they were hearing them speaking in tongues and extolling God. Then Peter declared, 47 “Can anyone withhold water for baptizing these people, who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?” 48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to remain for some days.

SERMON NOTES

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I. God shows no partiality. 10:34-37

II. God sent Jesus. 10:38-41

III. God saves everyone who believes. 10:42-43

IV. The result of straight Gospel contact. 10:44-48

GROUP STUDY

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Romans 3:9 What does all this mean? Does it mean that we Jews are better off than the Gentiles? No, it doesn’t! Jews, as well as Gentiles, are ruled by sin, just as I have said. 10 The Scriptures tell us, “No one is acceptable to God! 11 Not one of them understands or even searches for God. 12 They have all turned away and are worthless. There isn’t one person who does right. 13 Their words are like an open pit, and their tongues are good only for telling lies. Each word is as deadly as the fangs of a snake, 14 and they say nothing but bitter curses. 15 These people quickly become violent. 16 Wherever they go, they leave ruin and destruction. 17 They don’t know how to live in peace. 18 They don’t even fear God.”
19 We know that everything in the Law was written for those who are under its power. The Law says these things to stop anyone from making excuses and to let God show that the whole world is guilty. 20 God doesn’t accept people simply because they obey the Law. No, indeed! All the Law does is to point out our sin.
21 Now we see how God does make us acceptable to him. The Law and the Prophets tell how we become acceptable, and it isn’t by obeying the Law of Moses. 22 God treats everyone alike. He accepts people only because they have faith in Jesus Christ. 23 All of us have sinned and fallen short of God’s glory. 24 But God treats us much better than we deserve, and because of Christ Jesus, he freely accepts us and sets us free from our sins. (CEV)

MEMORIZE

John 1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name. (KJV)

REVIEW

How does sin make us all the same in the eyes of God?

How did God affirm Jesus as the Christ and Redeemer of mankind?

Why is this incredible event between Peter and Cornelius sometiems referred to as “The Gentile Pentecost?”

REFLECT

Why do you think God shows no partiality?

How is the belief of saving faith different from common belief? (For example: James 2:19 “You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe—and shudder!”)

While it is not a means of our salvation why do you think water baptism is so important?

RESPOND

How does this passage of Scripture enrich your personal life?