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James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 10:36

The word which he sent unto the children of Israel, preaching good tidings of peace by Jesus Christ (he is Lord of all).Peter's entire speech, as recorded here, requires only fifty-eight seconds to be read aloud, which fact underscores the error of Dibelius, who said that "in the conversion of a centurion, such a comparatively long speech can have no place. (It) is a literary composition of the author Luke."[21] There can be no way of viewing this as "such a long speech"; such a criticism... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 10:37

That saying ye yourselves know, which was published throughout all Judaea, beginning from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached.Ye yourselves know ... Cornelius and his assembled friends were far from being raw pagans; and the publication of the gospel had already been so extensively achieved, that Peter presumed their knowledge of the saying that "Jesus is Lord of all," and perhaps also their knowledge of some of the other great Christian teachings being enunciated. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 10:38

Even Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.Anointed with the Holy Spirit ... The anointing of Jesus with the Holy Spirit occurred at his baptism, at which time the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove alighted and remained upon him; also, at that same time, the voice from heaven declared him to be the Son of God, beloved of the Father.Healing all that were... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 10:39

And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the country of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom also they slew, hanging him on a tree.The scandal of the cross was emphasized by the words `hanging him on a tree'; but, in the apostolic preaching of that event, it is clear that they also grasped the glory of it: that "by his stripes" we are healed, and that "God laid on him" the iniquity of us all. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 10:40

Him God raised up the third day, and gave him to be made manifest, not to all the people, but unto witnesses that were chosen before of God, even to us, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead.This is the heart of Christianity. If this is not relevant to every man on earth, then nothing is relevant. The facts in view here are the cornerstone and foundation of all faith and doctrine in Christ. This is the essential theme that both launched and sustained the triumph of Christianity... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 10:42

And he charged us to preach unto the people, and to testify that this is he who is ordained of God to be the Judge of the living and the dead.In these dynamic words, Cornelius was made aware of the great truth that Jesus Christ will judge every man at the last day. Implicit in such an epic fact is the teaching: (1) that all men shall be raised in a general resurrection, (2) that Christ is risen from the dead, (3) that he has ascended to heaven, (4) that all power and authority in heaven and... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 10:43

To him bear all the prophets witness, that through his name every one that believeth on him shall receive remission of sins.Whosoever believeth shall receive remission ... is not a statement of the "sole condition" of salvation, as often alleged, but a revelation that only believers shall be saved. Within seconds, or minutes, after this, Peter commanded his hearers to be baptized (Acts 10:48). read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 10:44

While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Spirit fell on them that heard the word.This event actually occurred "as Peter began to speak," being intended not to save Cornelius (for Peter would tell him "words whereby he and his house should be saved" as in Acts 11:14), but for the purpose of convincing Peter and his companions that the gospel should be preached to Cornelius and company without reservation or prior requirement. It is in the necessity for this that the unique character of this... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 10:45

And they of the circumcision that believed were amazed, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Spirit. For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God.The outpouring here was like that on Pentecost (Acts 11:15), only in this case it was not upon the apostles, but upon those who were hearing an apostle. The clear intention was that of sealing absolutely the reception of Gentiles into the church of Jesus Christ upon the same basis... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Acts 10:46

Then answered Peter, Can any man forbid the water, that these should not be baptized, who have received the Holy Spirit as well as we? And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.Commanded them to be baptized ... Peter did not jump to the conclusion, as many moderns have done, that "Glory be; this does away with baptism altogether"; but, as Bruner noted:It was impossible for the apostles to associate the gift of the Holy Spirit... read more

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