Acts 10:1 to 1:18

Introductory Remarks: We have given to this section the title, “The Conversion of Cornelius.” And to be sure, that conversion of the Roman centurion is one of the main threads in this narrative. However, as we indicated in connection with the last part of chapter 9 already, there is a broader and greater significance to be seen in these events. The purpose of the Lord of His church was not only the salvation of Cornelius, but also the instruction of the apostle Peter as to the preaching of the...