NO RESPECTER OF PERSONS

Scripture Reading: Acts 10
Memory Verse: Acts 10:34

 

 

Introduction


What does the Bible mean when it says that God is not a respecter of persons? Does it mean that God treats all men the same? Does it mean that if Abraham was rich that you will be rich? Does it
mean that if Paul worked miracles that you will work miracles? These have become popular
interpretations in the last few years. Can these interpretations be supported by the scriptures?

 

  1. Did God have a relationship with Abraham? How deep was that relationship?
    II Chronicles 20:7; Isaiah 41:8
  2. How did God bless His friend?
    Genesis 12:4-5; Genesis 20: 14
  3. What kind of relationship did God have with this man and his family?
    II Kings 4:1
  4. A man of the sons of the prophets;bknown by Elisha. Did God bless hisbsubstance just as He blessed Abraham?
    II Kings 4:1-7; Ecclesiastes 9:11
  5. What special vision did God give to Peter?
    Acts 10:9-16
  6. Did Peter make a quick interpretation of the dream?
    Acts 10:17
  7. How long was this thought in his mind? While thinking about it, who came to his door?
    Acts 10:1-8, 19
  8. What do these men say about Cornelius, a gentile? Does Peter go with them?
    Acts 10:20-23
  9. Before Peter arrives, who does Corneliusncall?
    Acts 10:24
  10. When Peter sees the crowd of Gentiles, how does he interpret his vision?
    Acts 10:27-28
  11. Based on the vision and this meeting with Cornelius, what statement does Peter make about God's character?
    Acts 10:34
  12. What is the significance of the words,"every nation," and "Lord of all?"
    Acts 10:35-36
  13. What is the significance of the word,"whosoever?"
    Acts 10:37-43
  14. Was God a respecter of persons in the Old Testament?
    Deuteronomy 26:10-13

 

Conclusion


Is God a respecter of persons? No. But we must take this verse in the context that it is written. Cornelius' vision, Peter's vision, and Peter's interpretation teach us that salvation is for the Jews and for the Gentiles. In that sense, God is no respecter of persons.