ACTS 10 - BREAKING BOUNDARIES

 

ACTS 10

 

This is the chapter that marks a significant event in the church – when the gospel breaks beyond the Jewish boundaries straight through the gentiles – showing salvation is for all.

v 1-8 – GOD LISTENS TO HIS SEEKERS
Cornelius didn’t know Jesus yet but because he was devout and a sincere seeker of God – his prayers were heard and God sent Peter to him for him to know Jesus. He indeed looks at the heart not the label nor religion.

v 9-16 – SALVATION FOR ALL
In Peter’s vision – the Lord changed the perspective of Peter about the gentiles – that they too must hear the gospel and that nothing is UNCLEAN – the Father changed our perspective before He change a nation.

v 17-33 – THE GOSPEL BREAKING CENTURIES OF DIVISION
When Peter arrived at Cornelius house, he discerned that the Lord is at work in his household. Indeed, the gospel is for all nations, hearts and people. Peter’s heart was changed forever.

v 34-48 – THE UNIVERSAL GOSPEL
Peter started preaching boldly that Jesus Christ is for all – he died and rose again for all to be saved. And it is only by grace that we will be saved – the gospel is universal no one is too sinful, too far that the gospel can’t be reached.

As peter was speaking the Holy Spirit confirmed the truth of His preaching by filling each listener with His presence and they started speaking in tongues and praising God.

The gospel united every nation, every tongue and every sinner to Jesus. Because of the obedience of Cornelius and Peter revival happened it opened the door to miracles.

let us pray:

Lord thank you for showing us that Your love knows no boundaries – it breaks any walls, any heart, any language. Thank you, Lord, for giving us access to your truth and miracles. Continue to convict us to preach your word to all who are willing to listen. Your name is power! Oh, Holy Spirit continue to fill us with your presence that we walk with you and we work with you. Amen.