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A Roman centurion — the first Gentile to receive the Holy Spirit and be baptized
A 'God-fearing' Roman soldier in Caesarea whose story in Acts 10 marks a turning point in church history. God sent Peter a vision about clean and unclean foods, then sent him to Cornelius' house. The Holy Spirit fell on Cornelius and his household while Peter was still speaking — proving that God's salvation was for Gentiles too. This event changed everything.
2 chapters across 1 book
Cornelius is introduced here for the first time — a Roman centurion who genuinely fears God, prays constantly, and gives generously, making him the unlikely recipient of a divine visitation.
Peter Stands UpActs 15:6-11Cornelius is Peter's exhibit A — the Roman centurion who received the Holy Spirit without circumcision is the living proof that God does not require Gentiles to follow the Law before granting salvation.
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