Atos 10:36

All of this verse is a kind of caption for what Peter proceeded to announce to Cornelius and his guests. Its three main emphases are, first, that the message to follow was a presentation of revelation that God had sent to the Jews. Second, it was a message resulting in peace that comes through Jesus Christ. Third, Jesus Christ is Lord of all, both Jews and Gentiles. "Lord of all" was a pagan title for deity, which the Christians adopted as an appropriate title for Jesus Christ. [Note: Ibid., p. 393; Barrett, p. 522.] "He is Lord of all" expressed Peter’s new insight. It is probably the main statement in the verse.

"Since Jesus is Lord over all, Peter could proclaim to Cornelius and other Gentiles that the gospel is available to all. This is one of the most central points in Luke-Acts." [Note: Bock, "A Theology . . .," p. 105]

"What is the nature of Jesus’ lordship [Acts 10:36]? Because of His lordship, He had a ministry of power as He healed all who were oppressed by the devil (Acts 10:38). As Lord, He was the object of a testimony that declared Him to be the Judge of the living and the dead (Acts 10:42). He is the one of whom all the prophets testified that forgiveness of sins is found in His name (Acts 10:43). Again [as in Acts 2:21; Acts 2:32-39; Acts 5:14; and Acts 9:42] lordship described the authority that Jesus has as the Bearer of salvation-an authority that involves work in the past (exorcising demons), present (granting forgiveness of sins), and future (serving as Judge)." [Note: Idem, "Jesus as . . .," p. 149.]