Acts 10:1 - 23

While the spread of Christianity was still in its beginning stages many wondered about the extent of its reach. Would it be for Jews only? Samaritans and an Ethiopian had been added; but were they exceptions to the general rule? We read of a man who was definitely a Gentile, Cornelius, a Roman officer who was genuinely interested in the practice and beliefs of Christianity. He was instructed by God to send for Peter to explain the next steps. Peter, however, was unaware of this, so God had to prepare his heart as well. Through an ingenious manner, God made quite clear to Peter that when God declares something kosher, it is kosher. At the moment Peter realizes this truth, the men from Cornelius arrive at the door. What divine timing!