There was a man in Caesarea called Cornelius. He was a centurion in
the battalion called the Italian battalion. He was a devout man and a
God-fearer with all his household. He did many an act of charity to
the people and he was constant in prayer to God. About three o'clock
in the afternoon in a vis... [ Continue Reading ]
On the next day, when they were on the way and when they were getting
near the city, about midday Peter went up to the housetop to pray. He
became hungry and he wanted something to eat. When they were preparing
the meal a trance came upon him. He saw the heavens opened and he saw
a kind of vessel co... [ Continue Reading ]
When Peter was at a loss in his own mind to know what this vision
could mean, look you, the men who had been sent by Cornelius had asked
their way to Simon's house and stood at the door. They spoke and asked
if Simon who was also called Peter was lodging there. When Peter was
still thinking about th... [ Continue Reading ]
So Peter opened his mouth and said, "In truth I have come to
understand that God has no favourites; but that in every nation he who
fears him and acts righteously is acceptable to him. As for the word
which God sent to the sons of Israel, telling the good news of peace
through Jesus Christ--this is... [ Continue Reading ]
When Peter was still saying these things the Holy Spirit fell upon
those who were listening to his word. All the Jewish believers who had
come with Peter were amazed that the gift of the Spirit had been
poured out on the Gentiles too, for they heard them speaking with
tongues and magnifying God. The... [ Continue Reading ]