Acts 10:34-35 / Every Nation

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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.

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?

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?

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?

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