A Centurion's Faith
Acts 10:1-16 · September 17, 2023
In this message from Acts 10, explore the story of Cornelius, a Gentile whose faith and reverence for God moved him to respond to the truth he knew. The teaching also considers Peter’s vision and the transition from the law to grace, reminding believers that Jesus fulfilled the law and that they are called to live in the freedom of God’s grace.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction - An outline of the book of Acts (Acts 1:8)
04:32 The Old Testament foretold the Gentiles being blessed and worshiping God (Genesis 26:4; Exodus 9:16; Psalm 72:11)
07:21 Cornelius the Centurion (Acts 10:1)
10:13 Centurions we find in the scriptures (Matthew 27:54)
13:44 More about Cornelius (Acts 10:2)
15:07 What does it mean to fear God? (Proverbs 9:10; Proverbs 1:7; Luke 12:3; Ecclesiastes 3:17)
18:57 What Paul said to the church in Corinth (2 Corinthians 5:10-11)
21:14 Cornelius responded positively to the light he had (Acts 10:3-6)
23:27 God has to get Peter ready (Acts 10:7-9)
25:16 The start of the transition of what happens to the law under grace (Acts 10:9-16)
31:42 Jesus fulfilled the law, so we are not under the law (Matthew 5:18; Matthew 5:18 NASB2020)
32:37 The Bible also tells us clearly we are not under the law (Romans 6:14; Galatians 5:18; Galatians 3:23-25)
34:38 Once again, we have the Bible predicting the future, and it fits the world we see
35:19 The fear of the Lord is not a bad thing. If you say I’m not afraid of God, maybe you will be
36:24 The Judaizers and legalists are still around, don’t let anyone steal your freedom and grace
38:00 Closing prayer
