Key Figures — Acts 10

2 figures

1. Peter

   Apostle and leader in the early Christian church.

   Peter receives a vision from God that challenges Jewish dietary laws and signifies the inclusion of Gentiles into the Christian faith. He is called to the house of Cornelius, where he preaches the gospel, leading to the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the Gentiles.

   Related passages

   • Acts Chapter 2 (Peter's sermon at Pentecost)
   • Galatians Chapter 2 (Paul's confrontation with Peter regarding Gentile inclusion)

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   • #Gentiles

2. Cornelius

   A Roman centurion and the first recorded Gentile convert to Christianity.

   Cornelius is described as a devout and God-fearing man who receives a vision instructing him to send for Peter. His faith and obedience lead to the Holy Spirit being poured out on him and his household, marking a pivotal moment in the early church's mission to the Gentiles.

   Related passages

   • Acts Chapter 11 (Peter recounts the conversion of Cornelius)
   • Acts Chapter 15 (The Jerusalem Council discusses Gentile inclusion)

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   • #Conversion

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