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What is Acts Chapter 10 primarily about?
Who was Cornelius?
A centurion of the Italian band who was a God-fearing man.
Cornelius was a Jew by birth.
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What did Cornelius do during his prayers?
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What was Peter commanded to do in his vision?
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Peter wanted to consume unclean meat.
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What did Peter tell Cornelius when he fell at his feet?
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Why was Peter's vision significant?
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Peter's preaching to the Gentiles marked a ______ in the Bible.
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What was Jesus' command about preaching in Matthew?
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Study Notes
Acts 10 Summary
- Peter encounters Cornelius, a God-fearing centurion of the Italian regiment, who practiced Jewish traditions with his family despite being a Gentile.
- Cornelius rejects idolatry, prays continuously, and receives a divine message from an angel instructing him to find Simon Peter for guidance.
- Peter receives a vision where he is commanded to consume unclean animals, reflecting a shift in dietary laws; God emphasizes that what is cleansed is no longer common.
- Peter obeys the divine command and meets Cornelius, who humbly shows reverence but is corrected by Peter, highlighting equality among men.
- Peter’s preaching to Cornelius signifies a pivotal moment in biblical history, breaking Jewish customs regarding Gentiles and fulfilling Christ's Great Commission to spread the Gospel to all nations.
- God's intention in Peter’s vision elucidates the message that divine cleansing removes the barriers between Jews and Gentiles.
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Test your knowledge of Acts chapter 10, where Peter's encounter with Cornelius marks a significant turning point in the spread of the Gospel. This quiz will cover Peter's vision, the inclusive message of divine cleansing, and the implications for Jews and Gentiles. Challenge yourself with questions about this pivotal biblical event!
