Sermons / 信息

Speaker: Pastor Tang Long Kin
Acts 10 – 11：1-18 

Introduction
What was your worst nightmare or your sweetest dream? 

The Background of Cornelius & Peter 
Who is Cornelius ? 
- An enemy of Jews
- Though he was a gentile, he believed in only one God
- He had a vision, saw an angel of God calling him by name and telling him what to do
- He responded to God's calling in the best way he can

Who is Peter ?
- A fallen disciple but restored by Jesus
- Born and brought up as a Jew in the Jewish culture
- He had a vision and it was repulsive to him, was told to eat the unclean animals.It was against his religious practices and taboos.
- He obeyed the command of God though he did not fully understand it yet.

What can we learn from them ? 
Cornelius
1. Dare to be different
2. Salvation is a gift of God
3. Good works can’t save a person 

Peter   
1. Vision of Peter
2. Action of Peter
3. Peter broke the rules
4. Peter faced opposition

Conclusion
- What are your prejudices?
- Ask God to show you and ask Him to teach you to overcome them
- Are you ready and willing to step out in faith in obedience?
- Have you believe in Jesus and accept Him as your personal saviour?