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Themes in Acts 10

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Themes in Acts 10

Acts 10:1 (show verse)

And a certain man named Cornelius was in Caesarea, a centurion of the Italian cohort,

Armies » March in ranks » Roman army » Centurions
Armies » March in ranks » Divided into "bands" (rv margin, cohorts,)
Caesarea » The home of » Cornelius, the centurion
Family » Religion of the
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » Cornelius
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Italian and augustus' band

Acts 10:2 (show verse)

one devout and fearing God, with all his household, both doing many merciful deeds to the people, and praying continually to God.

Alms » Instances of giving » Cornelius
Beneficence » Instances of » Cornelius
Business life » Employers » good examples
Business life » Employers » Good
Character » Of saints » Fearing God
Character of saints » Fearing God
Cornelius » Characteristics of » Benevolence, prayerfulness
Devotional life » Morning devotions » Prayerfulness
Devout fathers » Cornelius, the head of a religious household
Family » Religion of the
Family » Good--exemplified » Cornelius
Fathers » Good Fathers » Cornelius, the head of a religious household
Fear » Godly » Examples of righteous men dominated by
Fear of God » Reverential
Fear of God » Conspicuous instances of those who feared » Cornelius, who revered God with all his house
Godly Fear » Examples of righteous men dominated by
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » Cornelius
Masters' » Should with their households » Fear God
Obedience » Instances of » Cornelius
Poor » Kindness to » Cornelius
Prayer » By cornelius
Religion » True religion » Examples of piety » Cornelius

Acts 10:3 (show verse)

About the ninth hour of the day he saw plainly in a vision an angel of God coming to him and saying to him, Cornelius!

Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To cornelius, in a dream
Dream » Instances of » Cornelius vision, concerning peter
Family » Religion of the
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » Cornelius
Vision » Of cornelius, the centurion » Of an angel
Visions » Often accompanied by » An appearance of angels
Visions » Mentioned in scripture » To cornelius

Acts 10:4 (show verse)

And he was gazing at him, and becoming terrified, he said, What is it, lord? And he said to him, Your prayers and your merciful deeds have come up for a memorial before God.

Beneficence » Instances of » Cornelius
Dream » Instances of » Cornelius vision, concerning peter
Family » Religion of the
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » Cornelius
Memorials » The lord's supper
Poor » Kindness to » Cornelius

Acts 10:5 (show verse)

And now send men to Joppa and call for Simon, whose last name is Peter.

Dream » Instances of » Cornelius vision, concerning peter
Family » Religion of the
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » Cornelius
Judea, modern » Towns of » Joppa
Leather » Tanning of

Acts 10:6 (show verse)

He is staying with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the seaside. He will tell you what you must do.

Art » Primitive » Of the tanner
Arts of the » Tanner
Dream » Instances of » Cornelius vision, concerning peter
Family » Religion of the
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » Cornelius
Leather » Tanning of
Simon » The tanner
Simon » A tanner » Peter lodges with

Acts 10:7 (show verse)

And when the angel who spoke to Cornelius departed, he called two of his servants and a devout soldier from those who waited on him continually.

Armies » March in ranks » Roman army » Centurions
Cornelius » Characteristics of » Obedience
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » Cornelius
Servant » Instances of good » Servants » Of cornelius
Servants » Good--exemplified » Servants of cornelius

Acts 10:8 (show verse)

And explaining all things to them, he sent them to Joppa.

Cornelius » Characteristics of » Obedience
Judea, modern » Towns of » Joppa

Acts 10:9 (show verse)

On the next day, as these went on the road, and drawing near the city, Peter went up on the housetop to pray, about the sixth hour.

Joppa » Peter has a vision of a sheet lowered down from the sky, at
Peter » Has a vision of a sheet containing ceremonially clean and unclean animals
Prayer » Peter
Prayer » Examples of secret prayer » Peter
private Prayer » Exemplified
Secret prayer » Examples of secret prayer » Peter
Vision » Of peter » Of the sheet which was lowered from the sky
Visions » Mentioned in scripture » To peter

Acts 10:10 (show verse)

And he became very hungry and desired to eat. But while they made ready, an ecstasy fell on him.

Dream » Instances of » Peter's vision of the ceremonially unclean creatures
Hunger » Physical
Joppa » Peter has a vision of a sheet lowered down from the sky, at
Parables » The sheet lowered down from the sky (in peter's vision)
Peter » Has a vision of a sheet containing ceremonially clean and unclean animals
Trance » Of peter
Vision » Of peter » Of the sheet which was lowered from the sky
Visions » Mentioned in scripture » To peter

Acts 10:11 (show verse)

And he saw the heaven opened and a certain vessel like a sheet coming down to him, being bound at the four corners and let down to the earth;

Animals » Clean and unclean
Defilement » Ceremonial caused by » Eating unclean things
Dream » Instances of » Peter's vision of the ceremonially unclean creatures
Heaven » Re 21; 22; joh 14 » Opened
Joppa » Peter has a vision of a sheet lowered down from the sky, at
Parables » The sheet lowered down from the sky (in peter's vision)
Peter » Has a vision of a sheet containing ceremonially clean and unclean animals
Reptiles » Unclean and not eaten
Sheet » Of peter's vision
Vision » Of peter » Of the sheet which was lowered from the sky
Visions » Mentioned in scripture » To peter

Acts 10:12 (show verse)

in which were all the four-footed animals of the earth, and the wild beasts, and the reptiles, and the birds of the heaven.

Animals » Beasts symbolical
Animals » Clean and unclean
Beasts » Described as » Being four-footed
Dream » Instances of » Peter's vision of the ceremonially unclean creatures
Joppa » Peter has a vision of a sheet lowered down from the sky, at
Parables » The sheet lowered down from the sky (in peter's vision)
Peter » Has a vision of a sheet containing ceremonially clean and unclean animals
Reptiles » Unclean and not eaten
Vision » Of peter » Of the sheet which was lowered from the sky
Visions » Mentioned in scripture » To peter

Acts 10:13 (show verse)

And a voice came to him, saying, Rise, Peter! Kill and eat!

Animals » Clean and unclean
Dream » Instances of » Peter's vision of the ceremonially unclean creatures
Joppa » Peter has a vision of a sheet lowered down from the sky, at
Parables » The sheet lowered down from the sky (in peter's vision)
Peter » Has a vision of a sheet containing ceremonially clean and unclean animals
Reptiles » Unclean and not eaten
Vision » Of peter » Of the sheet which was lowered from the sky
Visions » Mentioned in scripture » To peter

Acts 10:14 (show verse)

But Peter said, Not so, Lord, for I have never eaten anything that is common or unclean.

Animals » Clean and unclean
Defilement » Ceremonial caused by » Eating unclean things
Dream » Instances of » Peter's vision of the ceremonially unclean creatures
Food » Kinds prohibited by mosaic law
Joppa » Peter has a vision of a sheet lowered down from the sky, at
Parables » The sheet lowered down from the sky (in peter's vision)
Peter » Has a vision of a sheet containing ceremonially clean and unclean animals
Reptiles » Unclean and not eaten
Unclean » Physical food, kinds prohibited by mosaic law
Victuals » Kinds prohibited by mosaic law
Vision » Of peter » Of the sheet which was lowered from the sky
Visions » Mentioned in scripture » To peter

Acts 10:15 (show verse)

And the voice spoke to him again the second time, What God has made clean, you do not call common.

Animals » Clean and unclean
Defilement » Ceremonial, abolished under the gospel
Dream » Instances of » Peter's vision of the ceremonially unclean creatures
Jews, the » Gentiles made one with, under the gospel
Joppa » Peter has a vision of a sheet lowered down from the sky, at
Parables » The sheet lowered down from the sky (in peter's vision)
Peter » Has a vision of a sheet containing ceremonially clean and unclean animals
Vision » Of peter » Of the sheet which was lowered from the sky
Visions » Mentioned in scripture » To peter

Acts 10:16 (show verse)

This happened three times, and the vessel was received up again into the heaven.

Dream » Instances of » Peter's vision of the ceremonially unclean creatures
Joppa » Peter has a vision of a sheet lowered down from the sky, at
Parables » The sheet lowered down from the sky (in peter's vision)
Peter » Has a vision of a sheet containing ceremonially clean and unclean animals
Vision » Of peter » Of the sheet which was lowered from the sky
Visions » Mentioned in scripture » To peter

Acts 10:17 (show verse)

And while Peter doubted within himself what the vision which he had seen might be, even behold, the men who were sent from Cornelius had asked for Simon's house and stood on the porch.

Joppa » Peter has a vision of a sheet lowered down from the sky, at
Simon » A tanner » Peter lodges with
Vision » Of peter » Of the sheet which was lowered from the sky
Visions » Frequently difficult and perplexing to those who received them
Visions » Mentioned in scripture » To peter

Acts 10:18 (show verse)

And they called and asked if Simon whose last name is Peter was staying there.

Joppa » Peter has a vision of a sheet lowered down from the sky, at
Vision » Of peter » Of the sheet which was lowered from the sky

Acts 10:19 (show verse)

And while Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said to him, Behold, three men are looking for you.

the personality of Holy Spirit » He directs ministers where to preach
Holy spirit » The leadership of » Controls the movements of believers
Holy spirit » Guides » Controls the movements of believers
Leadership » Of the spirit » Controls the movements of believers
Spirit » The leadership of holy spirit » Controls the movements of believers
Spirit » The leadership of » Controls the movements of believers

Acts 10:20 (show verse)

Therefore arise and go down and go with them without doubting, for I have sent them.

Acts 10:21 (show verse)

And going down to the men, those sent to him from Cornelius, Peter said, Behold, I am the one you are seeking. For what reason have you come?

No Themes for this verse.

And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man and one who fears God, and one of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house and to hear words from you.

Armies » March in ranks » Roman army » Centurions
Good » Influence » Name
Name » Good

Acts 10:23 (show verse)

Then he called them in and lodged them. And on the next day Peter went away with them, and certain brothers from Joppa went with him.

No Themes for this verse.

Acts 10:24 (show verse)

And the next day they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius was waiting for them, and had called together his kinsmen and near friends.

Caesarea » The home of » Cornelius, the centurion
Cornelius » Characteristics of » Spiritual work
Galilee » Modern towns of » Cesarea

Acts 10:25 (show verse)

And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him and fell down at his feet and worshiped.

Feet » Respect exhibited by falling at
Idolatry » Saints refuse to receive the worship of
Worship » What not to worship

Acts 10:26 (show verse)

But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up! I also am a man myself.

Homage » Refused by peter
Worship » What not to worship
Worship » To be rendered only to God

Acts 10:27 (show verse)

And as he talked with him, he went in and found many who had come together.

No Themes for this verse.

Acts 10:28 (show verse)

And he said to them, You know that it is an unlawful thing for a man, a Jew to keep company with or to come near to one of another nation. But God has shown me not to call any man common or unclean.

Calling » What not to call someone
Circumcision » The jews » Held no intercourse with those not of the
Gentiles » The jews » Never associated with
Jews, the » Prohibited from » Associating with others
Man » Equality of
Man » Apparent insignificance of » Equality of
Man » A social being » Equality of
Man » What not to call a man
Man's » Equality
Prejudice » Racial

Acts 10:29 (show verse)

Therefore I came without complaint, being sent for. I ask, then, for what reason have you sent for me.

Immediate » Examples of prompt response to the call of duty » Paul after his conversion
Service » Immediate, examples of prompt response to the call of duty » Paul after his conversion

Acts 10:30 (show verse)

And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour. And at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing.

Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To cornelius, in a dream
Fasting » Examples of » Paul
Fasting » Habitual » By cornelius
Prayer » Examples of secret prayer » Cornelius
Prayer » Cornelius
Secret prayer » Examples of secret prayer » Cornelius

Acts 10:31 (show verse)

And he said, Cornelius, your prayer is heard, and your merciful deeds have been remembered before God.

Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To cornelius, in a dream
in God's Sight » Doing good

Acts 10:32 (show verse)

Therefore send to Joppa and call here Simon whose last name is Peter, he is staying in the house of Simon, a tanner by the seaside; who, when he comes, shall speak to you.

Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To cornelius, in a dream
Simon » A tanner » Peter lodges with

Acts 10:33 (show verse)

Therefore I immediately sent to you, and you have done well to come. Now therefore we are all here present before God to hear all things that are commanded you by God.

Cornelius » Characteristics of » Spiritual receptivity
Eagerness for the truth » Cornelius and his family
Family » Religion of the
Family » Good--exemplified » Cornelius
Humility » Instances of » Cornelius
Truth » Eagerness for » Cornelius and his family

Acts 10:34 (show verse)

Then Peter opened his mouth and said, Truly I see that God is no respecter of persons;

Catholicity » Instances of » Peter
Favoritism » The lord not respecting persons (not showing favoritism)
Gentiles » First special introduction of the gospel to
God » Impartiality of » In favours bestowed
divine Impartiality » In favours bestowed
Insight » Examples of » Peter
Opportunity » Universal » Peter discovered
Spiritual perception » Examples of » Peter
Religion » TRUE
Respect of persons » God does not have
Spiritual » Perception » Peter
Universal » Opportunity » Peter discovered

Acts 10:35 (show verse)

but in every nation he who fears Him and works righteousness is accepted with Him.

Catholicity » Instances of » Peter
Fear of God » Promises concerning
Godly Fear » Those who have » Are accepted of God
Gentiles » First special introduction of the gospel to
God » Impartiality of » In favours bestowed
Heathen » Pious people among
the Heathen » Conversion of, acceptable to God
divine Impartiality » In favours bestowed
Religion » TRUE
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Are accepted with God

Acts 10:36 (show verse)

You know the Word which God sent to the sons of Israel, preaching the gospel of peace by Jesus Christ (He is Lord of all!);

Christ » Preaching to be concerning » Christ the theme of
Christ » Parables of found in one gospel only, (chapter specified) » The barren fig tree, luke 13
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As lord of all
Gentiles » First special introduction of the gospel to
Jesus Christ » Divinity of » Lord of all
Jesus Christ » Names of » Lord of all
Leaders » Preaching » Christ the theme of
Ministers » Work of preaching » Christ the theme of
Ministers » Hospitality to » Message of
Names » Of Christ » Lord of all
Peace » Promised to believers » Bestowed through Christ
spiritual Peace » Preached » Through Christ
Preaching » Christ the theme of
Religious » Support of unfaithful » Christ the theme of

Acts 10:37 (show verse)

that word which was published throughout all Judea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John proclaimed;

Anointing » God the father anointing jesus Christ
Baptism » John's
Baptism » Examples of » Administered by john the baptist
Forgiveness » Who shall be forgiven
Forgiveness » The forgiveness of sins coming through the blood of jesus Christ
Gentiles » First special introduction of the gospel to
Holy spirit » God the father anointing jesus Christ with the holy spirit
Jesus Christ » God the father being with jesus Christ
John's » Baptism
Ordination » Jesus Christ being ordained
Power » Jesus Christ being given power
Sacraments » Examples of » Administered by john the baptist
The judgment of babylon » The lord being judge
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord

Acts 10:38 (show verse)

how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and He went about doing good, and healing all those who were oppressed by the Devil, for God was with Him.

Activity » Christ's zeal » General references to
Anointing » Figurative » Of Christ's kingly and priestly office
Anointing » God the father anointing jesus Christ
Christ » Divinity of Christ of God, universal » Zeal of
Christ » Spirit of » Zealous
Christ » Power of » Wonder-working
Fervour » Christ's zeal » General references to
Forgiveness » Who shall be forgiven
Forgiveness » The forgiveness of sins coming through the blood of jesus Christ
Gentiles » First special introduction of the gospel to
Holy spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » Christ baptized with
Holy spirit » Baptism of » Christ baptised with
Holy spirit » God the father anointing jesus Christ with the holy spirit
Jesus Christ » God the father being with jesus Christ
Missionaries » After the example of Christ
Ordination » Jesus Christ being ordained
Power » Jesus Christ being given power
Power » Christ's power » Wonder-working
Power » Of Christ » As man, is from the father
The power of Christ » As man, is from the father
Spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » Christ baptized with
Spirit » Upon Christ » Christ baptized with
Spirit of Christ » Zealous
The judgment of babylon » The lord being judge
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord
Works » Good » Jesus an example of
Works, good » Christ, an example of
Zeal » Christ's » General references to

Acts 10:39 (show verse)

And we are witnesses of all things which He did, both in the land of the Jews and in Jerusalem. They killed Him and hanged Him on a tree;

Apostles » Duties of » See commission of, above, and
Beulah land » Canaan » Land of the jews
Canaan » Land of » Called the land of the jews
Canaan, land of » Canaan » Land of the jews
Christ » Reproves » Of Christ, a central truth of the gospel
Folly » Witnesses, two or thee required » Disciples and early Christians as
Fools » Witnesses, two or thee required » Disciples and early Christians as
Forgiveness » Who shall be forgiven
Forgiveness » The forgiveness of sins coming through the blood of jesus Christ
Gentiles » First special introduction of the gospel to
Ordination » Jesus Christ being ordained
Resurrection » Examples of » Of Christ, a central truth of the gospel
The judgment of babylon » The lord being judge
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord
Witnesses » Disciples and early Christians as

Acts 10:40 (show verse)

but God raised Him up the third day and showed Him openly,

Apostles » Duties of » See commission of, above, and
Christ » Reproves » Of Christ, a central truth of the gospel
Forgiveness » Who shall be forgiven
Forgiveness » The forgiveness of sins coming through the blood of jesus Christ
Gentiles » First special introduction of the gospel to
Ordination » Jesus Christ being ordained
Resurrection » Examples of » Of Christ, a central truth of the gospel
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » On the third day after his death
The judgment of babylon » The lord being judge
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord

Acts 10:41 (show verse)

not to all the people, but to witnesses hand-picked before by God, even to us who ate and drank with Him after He rose from the dead.

Apostles » Duties of » See commission of, above, and
Christ » Reproves » Of Christ, a central truth of the gospel
Forgiveness » Who shall be forgiven
Forgiveness » The forgiveness of sins coming through the blood of jesus Christ
Gentiles » First special introduction of the gospel to
Ordination » Jesus Christ being ordained
Resurrection » Examples of » Of Christ, a central truth of the gospel
The judgment of babylon » The lord being judge
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord

Acts 10:42 (show verse)

And He commanded us to preach to the people, and to testify that it is He who was ordained of God to be the Judge of the living and the dead.

Apostles » Commission of
Christ » Joy of » Judge
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Commands of
Commands » Of Christ
Evangelism » Who to preach to
Forgiveness » Who shall be forgiven
Forgiveness » The forgiveness of sins coming through the blood of jesus Christ
Gentiles » First special introduction of the gospel to
Jesus Christ » Names of » Judge
Judge » Christ as
Ordination » Jesus Christ being ordained
the future » The judge, at the great day » Christ as judge
The judgment of babylon » The lord being judge
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord

Acts 10:43 (show verse)

All the Prophets give witness to Him, that through His name whoever believes in Him shall receive remission of sins.

Evangelism » Who to preach to
Faith » Through it is » Remission of sins
Forgiveness » Who shall be forgiven
Forgiveness » The forgiveness of sins coming through the blood of jesus Christ
Gentiles » First special introduction of the gospel to
Jesus Christ » In his name » Forgiveness » Of sins
Jesus Christ » In his name » Salvation
Opportunity » Universal » Whosoever
Ordination » Jesus Christ being ordained
Pardon » Is granted » To those who believe
Prophecy » Christ the great subject of
Prophets » Were sent to » Predict the coming, &c of Christ
The scriptures » Testify of Christ
The word of God » Testify of jesus
Whosoever » Of salvation
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord

Acts 10:44 (show verse)

While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all those hearing the Word.

Baptism with the holy ghost » The word of God instrumental to
Charism » An inspired gift, bestowed on the apostles and early Christians
Family » Religion of the
Gentiles » First special introduction of the gospel to
the Gift of the Holy Spirit » Given » To the gentiles
the Heathen » The holy ghost poured out upon
Holy spirit » The lord pouring out his spirit
Holy spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » Cornelius and his company
Holy spirit » Baptism of » Cornelius and his company
Language » Power of speaking different » Followed receiving the gospel
Miracles » Miraculous gifts of the holy spirit » Communicated on preaching the gospel
Miraculous gifts of the holy ghost » Communicated » Upon the preaching of the gospel
Peter » Empowered » Qualifying him to become a medium of the "spirit" to the gentiles
Power » Believers in the early church baptized with » Cornelius and his company
Spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » Cornelius and his company

Acts 10:45 (show verse)

And those of the circumcision, who believed (as many as came with Peter), were astonished because the gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out on the nations also.

Bigotry » Instances of » Of the early Christians » In opposing the preaching of the gospel to the gentiles
Charism » An inspired gift, bestowed on the apostles and early Christians
Circumcision » The name sometimes given to the jews
Circumcision » Figurative » A designation of the jews
Circumcision » The jews » Denominated by
Conversion » Of the gentiles » Examples of
Gentiles » Conversion of » Examples of
Gentiles » First special introduction of the gospel to
Holy spirit » The lord pouring out his spirit
Holy spirit » Inspiration of » The disciples
Language » Power of speaking different » Followed receiving the gospel
Miracles » Miraculous gifts of the holy spirit » Communicated on preaching the gospel
Miraculous gifts of the holy ghost » Communicated » Upon the preaching of the gospel

Acts 10:46 (show verse)

For they heard them speak with tongues and magnify God. Then Peter answered,

Charism » An inspired gift, bestowed on the apostles and early Christians
Holy spirit » The lord pouring out his spirit
Language » Gift of
Language » Power of speaking different » Followed receiving the gospel
Miracles » Miraculous gifts of the holy spirit » Communicated on preaching the gospel
Miraculous gifts of the holy ghost » Communicated » Upon the preaching of the gospel
Tongue » Gift of
Tongues » Gift of

Acts 10:47 (show verse)

Can anyone forbid water that these, who have received the Holy Ghost as well as we, should not be baptized?

Baptism » Water, the outward and visible sign in
Catholicity » Examples of
Family » Religion of the
Holy spirit » The lord pouring out his spirit

Acts 10:48 (show verse)

And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then they begged him to stay certain days.

Baptism » Of believers, encouraged
Church » Sacraments of sacraments of, baptism » Baptism of believers, encouraged
Family » Religion of the
Holy spirit » The lord pouring out his spirit
Sacraments » Of believers, encouraged