By John Stenen Acts chapter 10: is the story of a man named Cornelius. He was a Captain in the Roman army, - a gentile. Scripture tells us that he was a devout man, he feared God with all his house, he gave lots of money to the poor, and he prayed often. Many people have been asked over the years, “Do you believe this man was a Christian, knowing only the above about him?” Very often the answer was “Yes.” The correct answer is no, he was not a Christian. Many people today believe that as long as they do outward religious activity such as go to Church, sing the Hymns, repeat the Creed and say the Lord’s prayer, etc. - they’re alright with God. Now don’t get me wrong, those are good things to do; but just doing that will not save you. You must be born-again. [John 3:3} God instructed Cornelius to send men to find Peter who would tell him how he could be saved.
Acts 11:14. Paul tells us in First Corinthians 1:21 that it is through the foolishness of preaching that one can be saved. We must also believe Christ died for our sin and be willing to repent and receive Jesus into our heart and follow Him. That means, don’t just give him lip service, but actually get into His Word and do our best to live every day for Him. That’s what it is to be born-again. John 3:3. God bless.
