Acts 10:34-35 / Every Nation

Introduction

Acts 10:34–35 ESV

So Peter opened his mouth and said: “Truly I understand that God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him.

English Standard Version Chapter 10

Truly I understand

Personal Growth

This requires the right attitude.

“Lord Teach me.”

requires that you BE TEACHABLE

Identify & overcome: presuppositions

“We haven’t done it that way before.”

is that biblical?

English Standard Version Chapter 10

God shows no partiality

Does this mean, “Anything Goes?”

No of course not

This is talking about people.

If your attitude shows partiality against the person....it is not of God.

Partiality in the church:

(Partiality THEN)

That person is a gentile

nationality

religion

theology must be protected.

(Partiality NOW)

The Church is still challenged to accept its “Gentiles”

That person is a sinner.

reject them by past sins.

reject them by current sin struggles.

That person is a homosexual

overly biased against certain sins.

That person is a democrat.

That person is a ...

What standard does God use?

English Standard Version Chapter 10

anyone who fears him and does what is right

Fears Him

Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.

Acknowledge HIm as God

Honor Him as God

Does what is right

REPENT

Turn from your sin.

Live to please God.

That person is FORGIVEN

Lets be honest...

Much of the issues in the early church started because they had to deal with Gentles.

Would they have had more peace without Gentiles?

Would we?

If we are going to accept the call to take the gospel...

Wherever, Whenever, However

Who is Your Gentile?