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Now that Cornelius has come to the faith.
Peter returns to Jerusalem and is met by the Calvinists of his day.
Men who believed the promises and spirit of God were not for everyone, but only for a select group of “chosen” people.
In verse 2, they “contend” with Peter, meaning that they begin to dissect the situation and the actions that he took and begin to criticize.
Their accusation is plain in verse 3, you ate with uncircumcised Gentiles!
You broke the traditions of the elders.
You should be put out of the Temple and the synagogue!
Peter defended his honor and his testimony truthfully and faithfully.
Just how we must defend the truth of God’s Word.
Even when we are questioned by men, we must stand as Peter stood, unwavering in the truth.
Rehearse the Vision
For Peter this vision was the will of God revealed to Him.
He could not question its veracity or its intent.
God had clearly revealed and clearly interpreted this vision to him.
Stand on the Truth of God’s Word
Peter showed the vision which had been given to him.
The meaning was not lost on these Jewish men, and it was probably the strongest evidence that Peter had to defend himself.
Be ready to give your testimony of God’s grace in your life.
Stand on God’s Plan
What God has shown you about His will for your life, stand on it!
Be steadfast, be firm in your commitment to God.
We talked last week about how God will not allow those who are seeking Him with their whole heart to flounder.
Even when He does not show His will right away, He is simply teaching us to wait on Him.
Display your Faith
Peter’s action displayed his faith
Peter’s words displayed his faith
Peter took an awfully big risk giving this information to those who were criticizing him.
If they rejected the vision which he gave, they would have cut ties with him completely.
But he faithfully and truthfully told what God was doing.
He was not afraid to own his faith publically.
Give God the Credit
This was God’s work from the beginning.
It was not Peter’s idea nor his preference.
Peter gave God credit
Peter credited God with the changed lives and the miraculous display of Holy Spirit power.
His opponents gave God credit
The staunchest Jew in the room could not help but praise the name of the Lord when they began to realize that God was in these events.
The promise made to Abraham 2,000 years before was being fulfilled.
All nations, tribes, and tongues could now be part of the New Covenant.
God was offering His grace to everyone that believeth.
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As you walk with God and face people who are skeptical:
Rehearse the Vision - tell what God is doing
Display your faith - obey God’s will
Give God credit
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