• 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.