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Themes in Acts 10

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Themes in Acts 10

Acts 10:1 (show verse)

There was then in Caesarea a man named Cornelius, a Captain in the regiment known as the 'Italian Regiment,'

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)

A religious man and one who reverenced God, with all his household. He was liberal in his charities to the people, and prayed to God constantly.

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)

One afternoon, about three o'clock, he distinctly saw in a vision an angel from God come to him, and call him by name.

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)

Cornelius fixed his eyes on him and, in great alarm, said: "What is it, Lord?" "Your prayers and your charities," the angel answered, "have been an acceptable offering to 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 messengers to Jaffa and fetch a man called Simon, who is also known as 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 lodging with a tanner named Simon, who has a house near the sea."

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)

When the angel, who had spoken to him, had gone, Cornelius called two menservants and a religious soldier, who was one of his constant attendants,

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, after telling them the whole story, sent them to Jaffa.

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

Acts 10:9 (show verse)

On the next day, while these men were on their way, just as they were nearing the town, Peter went up on the housetop about mid-day to pray.

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)

He became hungry and wanted something to eat; but while it was being prepared, he fell into a trance,

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 saw that the heavens were open, and that something like a great sail was descending, let down by its four corners towards 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 it were all kinds of quadrupeds, reptiles, and birds.

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)

Then he was aware of a voice which said-- "Stand up, Peter, kill something, 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)

"No, Lord, I cannot," answered Peter, "for I have never eaten anything 'defiled' and '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)

Again he was aware of a voice which said-- "What God has pronounced 'clean', do not regard as 'defiled'."

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 then suddenly it was all taken up into the heavens.

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)

While Peter was still perplexed as to the meaning of the vision that he had seen, the men sent by Cornelius, having enquired the way to Simon's house, came up to the gate,

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 called out and asked if the Simon, who was also known as Peter, was lodging 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)

Peter was still pondering over the vision, when the Spirit said to him: "There are two men looking for you at this moment.

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)

Go down at once and do not hesitate to go with them, for I have sent them."

Acts 10:21 (show verse)

Peter went down to the men and said: "I am the man for whom you are looking. What is your reason for coming?"

No Themes for this verse.

The men replied: "Our captain, Cornelius, a pious man who reverences God and is well spoken of by the whole Jewish nation, has been instructed by a holy angel to send for you to his house, and to listen to what you have to say."

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

Acts 10:23 (show verse)

Upon this Peter invited them in and entertained them. The next day he lost no time in setting out with them, accompanied by some of the Brethren from Jaffa;

No Themes for this verse.

Acts 10:24 (show verse)

And the day following he entered Caesarea. Cornelius was expecting them, and had invited his relations and intimate friends to meet them.

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

Acts 10:25 (show verse)

So, when Peter entered the city, Cornelius met him, and, throwing himself at Peter's feet, bowed to the ground.

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

Acts 10:26 (show verse)

Peter, however, lifted him up, saying as he did so: "Stand up, I am only a man like yourself."

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

Acts 10:27 (show verse)

Talking with him as he went, Peter entered the house, where he found a large gathering of people, to whom he said:

No Themes for this verse.

Acts 10:28 (show verse)

"You are doubtless aware that it is forbidden for a Jew to be intimate with a foreigner, or even to enter his house; and yet God has shown me that I ought not to call any man 'defiled' 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)

That was why I came, when I was sent for, without raising any objection. And now I ask your reason for sending 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)

"Just three days ago this very hour," Cornelius said, "I was in my house, saying the Afternoon Prayers, when a man in dazzling clothing suddenly stood before me.

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)

'Cornelius,' he said, 'your prayer has been heard, and your charities have been accepted, by 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 Jaffa, and invite the Simon, who is also known as Peter, to come here. He is lodging in the house of Simon the tanner, near the sea.'

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

Acts 10:33 (show verse)

Accordingly I sent to you at once, and you have been so good as to come. And now we are all here in the presence of God, to listen to all that you have been instructed by the Lord to say."

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 began. "I see, beyond all doubt," he said, "that 'God does not show partiality,'

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 that in every nation he who reverences him and does what is right is acceptable to 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)

God has sent his Message to the Israelites and told them, through Jesus Christ, the Good News of peace--and Jesus 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)

You yourselves know the story which spread through all Judea, how, beginning form 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)

The story, I mean, of Jesus of Nazareth, and how God consecrated him his Christ by enduing him with the Holy Spirit and with power; and how he went about doing good and curing all who were under the power of the Devil, because 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)

We are ourselves, too, witnesses to all that he did in Judea and in Jerusalem; yet they put him to death by hanging him on a cross!

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)

This Jesus God raised on the third day, and enabled him to appear,

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 indeed to every one, but to witnesses chosen beforehand by God--to us, who ate and drank with him after his resurrection 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)

Further, God charged us to proclaim to the people, and solemnly affirm, that it is Jesus who has been appointed by God 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)

To him it is that all the Prophets bear witness, when they say that every one who believes in him receives through his Name forgiveness 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)

Before Peter had finished saying these words, the Holy Spirit fell on all who were listening to the Message.

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)

Those converts from Judaism, who had come with Peter, were amazed that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been bestowed even upon the Gentiles;

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 speaking with 'tongues' and extolling God. At this Peter asked:

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 any one refuse the water for the baptism of these people, now that they have received the Holy Spirit as we did ourselves?"

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 directed that they should be baptized in the Faith of Jesus Christ; after which they asked him to stay there a few days longer.

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