- Three miracles
- Angel
- Housetop
- Holy Spirit
- Determine the difference: circumstances or terms of pardon
- Circumstances may vary (preacher, locale, or place)
- Terms of pardon remain the same
- Acts 9:36-11:18
- The visit of the angel
- The angel does not bring word that he is saved.
- Does not leave him rejoicing in forgiveness of sins
- Purpose: to get the preacher and the sinner together so the preacher can tell the sinner words that will save him
- The housetop
- Purpose: God is no respecter of persons
- Denominational arguments
- We are saved by the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, etc.
- Ask two questions: When did the Holy Spirit fall on them and why did the Holy Spirit fall on them?
- When did the Holy Spirit fall on Cornelius and his household?
- Acts 11:15- before Peter even began to speak saving words!
- Why did the Holy Spirit fall?
- Acts 11:17-18- to prove to the Jews that God has accepted the Gentiles
- Terms of pardon
- Peter preached.
- They heard the Gospel.
- All accounts of conversion do not mention all steps. Confession is not mentioned here.
- Peter ordered them to be baptized.
JJ
July 10, 2013
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