Because of Abraham‘s willingness to cross frontierin obedience to God‘s call, salvation has come to us as well. - P87
We just need to staysensitive to how God is leading us and always be prepared to share ourfaith with whoever God places in our path. - P87
39 We are witnesses of everything he did in thecountryof the Jews and in Jerusalem. They killed him by hang-ing him on a cross, 40 but God raised him from thedead on the third day and caused him to be seen. - P88
43 All the prophets testify about him that everyone whobelieves in him receives forgiveness of sins through hisname." - P89
45 The circumcised believers who had come with Peterwere astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had beenpoured out even on Gentiles. - P89
Peter realizes that God accepts anyone who fears Him and does what is right,
regardless of nationality. - P89
He retells the good news of Jesus, recalling how Jesuswas hung on a cross and how He commanded the apostles to preach aboutHim. - P89
The Holy Spirit comes upon those listening to the message. As Peter seesthis, he orders that they be baptized in Jesus‘ name. - P89
In this short message, Peter presents the gospel to Cornelius and hishousehold. He could have said more, but he keeps his message simpleand focused on the heart of the gospel: the life, death, and resurrectionof Jesus Christ. - P90
Jesus came into the world, was killed on the cross, andwas raised from the dead. Everyone who believes in Him, regardless oftheir race, religious background, or social status, will receive forgivenessof sins. - P90
The next time you feel stuck or scared about sharing the gospel,
remember that, at its core, the gospel is pure and simple: salvation isonly found in Jesus Christ and is available to all who believe in Him. - P90
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