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Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 10:48

‘Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.’ The Gentiles then begged him to stay with them for many days that he may teach them more concerning their new faith. And as always when Scripture leaves us standing in the air we may assume that he did. read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 10:44-48

Acts 10:44-Galatians : . Result of the Sermon.— The Holy Spirit comes as a rule at baptism, but here, before anything is said about baptism, Peter’ s speech is interrupted by the descent of the Spirit. Those who had come with Peter from Joppa knew at once what had happened when they heard the Gentile hearers break out into speaking with tongues and praising God. They were surprised that this should happen to Gentiles; Jews alone till now had had these visitations. Peter’ s reply to their... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Acts 10:47

This question, as Acts 8:36, is without question, and denies that any can forbid water, that is, in order to baptize such as these. As if the apostle had argued thus: They that have the grace signified or promised, have a right unto the seal of the promise: but these Gentiles have the grace signified or promised in baptism; they had the inward part, and therefore the outward part could not be denied unto them. He that hath the inheritance, may claim the writings, wax, and parchment that belong... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Acts 10:48

In the name of the Lord; that is, in the name of our Saviour. But this does not imply, but that they were baptized according to our Saviour’s prescription, Matthew 28:19; but the Jews by their baptism were become the Lord’s, and had given up their names to Jesus Christ; under which title, the Lord, not only our Saviour, but the Father who anointed him, and the Spirit by whom he was anointed, is to be understood. Then prayed they; Cornelius and the rest of his friends, which he caused to be... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Acts 10:34-48

CRITICAL REMARKSActs 10:34. The word for respecter of persons, προσωπολήπτης, is found only here in the N.T., though προσωποληψία occurs in Romans 2:11.Acts 10:35. Accepted with Him.—Better, acceptable to him. Though applied to Cornelius prior to his hearing the gospel, this did not imply that before and without a believing reception of that gospel Cornelius was in an absolute sense justified, forgiven, and accepted (see Acts 10:43). What is here taught is not indifferentismus religionum, but... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Acts 10:1-48

In the first chapter of Acts, Jesus said to His disciples, "But you shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and you shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth" ( Acts 1:8 ).Jesus had commanded His disciples to go into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature, and he that believeth and is baptized shall be saved. So the Gospel of Jesus Christ is for all men, regardless of... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Acts 10:1-48

Acts 10:1 . Cornelius, a centurion. The person to whom St. Peter is sent to preach the gospel is described by name, Cornelius. By his occupation, a soldier. By his religion, a proselyte or converted gentile. Of these there were two sorts; some were proselytes of the covenant, that is, such gentiles as submitted themselves to circumcision, and the whole Mosaical pedagogy. These were counted as jews, and freely conversed with as such. Others were called proselytes of the gate; these were not... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Acts 10:1-48

Acts 10:1-48There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion.Peter’s visionThe record of the advance of the young Church gives in quick succession three typical conversions: first, that of the eunuch, a foreigner, but a proselyte to the Jewish faith; secondly, that of Saul, born and bred a Jew; thirdly, this of Cornelius, a Gentile seeker after God. Within the range of these experiences the whole world was compassed. The highest apostolic sanction for an unfettered gospel was... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Acts 10:30-48

Acts 10:30-48And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting.Peter at CaesareaWe welcome his revelation that the grace of God has so boundless a reach; that in His government men are accountable not for knowledge which they have not, but for what they have. It suggests certain practical lessons like the following:I. It is our privilege to exercise a wide charity toward religions which differ from our own. We have the authority of Scripture for recognising the truth wherever found. No one of the... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Acts 10:44-48

Acts 10:44-48While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the Word.Peter’s preachingI. The effects of Peter’s preaching. It--1. Converted Gentiles. Peter preached the gospel (Acts 10:34-43). And the gospel thus proclaimed is never in vain. Man’s oratory may please the ear: it is the Word of God, applied by the Holy Spirit, which alone can convert the heart. God often works suddenly and unexpectedly. A thoughtless sinner enters a church, pays no attention; but... read more

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