Bible Question (short): Cornelius - Saved in Acts 10:45 or not? |
Question (full): Greetings Disciplerami! I asked before my friend, how could Cornelius be unsaved at Acts 10:45? According to your understanding of Acts 2:38, both repentance and baptism must be obyed in order to receive the 'Gift of the Holy Spirit'. Yet, Acts 10:45 says that they had received the 'Gift of the Holy Spirit' prior to being baptized. The 'gift of the Holy Spirit' cannot be received by an unbeliever. By the way, how does Acts 11:14 demonstrate that they were not saved at Acts 10:45. Speaking about what happened in the past, Cornelius was told that Peter would bring him and his family the message of salvation. Yet, Acts 11:15 totally agrees with the account in Acts 10. When they heard the message of Peter, they repented and received the 'Gift of the Holy Spirit' just as Acts 2:38 promised. Finally my friend, it is okay to disagree with individuals, but your last line seems over the top and unloving. Each of us must be an example to everyone else on the forum and make sure that our conversations are seasoned with grace. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |