Charged for commanded, A.V.; this is he which is for it is he which was, A.V. To be the Judge , etc. This statement involves the resurrection of the dead (comp. John 5:21-29 ; Revelation 20:11 , Revelation 20:12 ). It is easy to see how the creeds would be formed from the repetition of short doctrinal statements like this (see 1 Corinthians 15:3 , 1 Corinthians 15:4 ). read more
The Savior's charge to his ministers. "He commanded us to preach unto the people." No secrets in the Christian religion. Apostles witnesses for the sake of others. The key opened the door, and then was flung away. Baptism of the Holy Ghost preceded the universal message. I. THE DIVINEST WORK OF GOD 'S PEOPLE — TO PREACH . 1. The greatness of the work rests upon the greatness of the necessity. Teaching can never be dispensed with. The root of a true faith is... read more
And he commanded us ... - ; Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 16:15-16.And to testify - To bear witness.That it is he ... - See the notes on John 5:22-27. Compare the references in the margin.Of quick - The living. The doctrine of the New Testament is, that those who are alive when the Lord Jesus shall return to judge the world, will be caught up in vast numbers like clouds, to meet him in the air, without seeing death, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17. Yet before this they will experience such a change in their... read more
Acts 10:39-42. And we His apostles, of whom I have the honour and happiness to be one; are witnesses of all things which he did Having been present when he did them; both in the land of the Jews In all parts of Judea; and particularly in Jerusalem Their capital city; for we attended him in all the progress which he made, beholding with astonishment his miracles, and hearing with delight his discourses; whom Nevertheless, this unbelieving and ungrateful people were so far from... read more
European converts (10:1-48)In the Roman regiment based in Caesarea was a centurion named Cornelius, a man who was such a sincere God-fearer that all his household followed his faith. In response to his expressions of faith and acts of kindness, God promised to send Peter to tell him the good news of Jesus Christ by which he could be saved (10:1-8; cf. 11:14).First, however, God wanted to teach Peter certain lessons. God gave him a vision to show him that the old Jewish food laws were of no... read more
commanded = charged. testify = fully testify. Greek. diamarturomai. See note on Acts 2:40 . ordained . Greek. horizo. See note on Acts 2:23 . Judge . Greek. krites. Compare App-122 and App-177 . quick = living. dead = dead persons. Greek. nekros. App-139 . read more
And he charged us to preach unto the people, and to testify that this is he who is ordained of God to be the Judge of the living and the dead.In these dynamic words, Cornelius was made aware of the great truth that Jesus Christ will judge every man at the last day. Implicit in such an epic fact is the teaching: (1) that all men shall be raised in a general resurrection, (2) that Christ is risen from the dead, (3) that he has ascended to heaven, (4) that all power and authority in heaven and... read more
Acts 10:42. It is he which was ordained of God— Pointed out, and determined:— ωρισμενος . This was declaring, in the strongest terms, how entirely their happiness depended on a timely and humble subjection to him who was to be their final judge. read more
39-43. we are witnesses of all . . . he did—not objects of superstitious reverence, but simply witnesses to the great historical facts on which the Gospel is founded. slew and hanged—that is, slew by hanging. on a tree—So :- (and see on :-). read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 10:37-43
The gospel for the heathen. Under the Divine inspiration, St. Peter preached the gospel to this company of devout Gentiles; and we can find both I. THE CHRIST WHO LIVED . "God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power, who went about doing good." II. THE CHRIST WHO DIED . "Whom they slew and hanged on a tree." III. THE CHRIST WHO LAWS . "Him God raised up the third day, and showed him openly." IV. THE CHRIST WHO CAN SAVE ... read more