The reception of Cornelius sparked a debate among the leaders of the new community of followers of Jesus, culminating in the decision to allow Gentiles to become Christians without …

Cornelius is a significant figure in the New Testament, known for being the first Gentile convert to Christianity. His account is primarily found in the Book of Acts, specifically in Acts 10 and 11.

Jul 14, 2023 · Despite being a Roman, Cornelius was a worshiper of God, a Jewish proselyte known and respected by the Jewish community (Acts 10:22). Cornelius was a devout man …

Cornelius may not have been the first Gentile convert to the church either in Jerusalem or on the coastal plain, but he was brought into fellowship by events so God-ordained, and was himself …

Cornelius, then, was a Roman centurion, and a God-fearing man. One day, as he was praying, an angel appeared to him and told him to send a messenger to Joppa and ask Peter to come and …

Cornelius was a Roman priest who was elected pope during the lull in the persecution of Christians under Emperor Decius and after the papacy had been vacant for more than a year …

Dec 1, 2024 · In Acts in the New Testament Cornelius is a centurion who is directed by an angel to seek Peter. After speaking with Peter he converts to Christianity, and he is traditionally …

Cornelius (name), Roman family name and a masculine given name Cornelius the Centurion, Roman centurion considered by Christians to be the first Gentile to convert to the Christian …

Cornelius appears in the Book of Acts as a Roman centurion stationed in Caesarea, an important coastal city in ancient Judea built by Herod the Great and named in honor of Caesar Augustus.

10 At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion in what was known as the Italian Regiment. 2 He and all his family were devout and God-fearing; he gave generously to those …