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Challenges From Cornelius

Challenges From Cornelius. Acts 10. Cornelius Shows Us…. It is not enough to be good, one must become a Christian. However, it is not enough for one to be a Christian, he must also be good. 1. Devout. v. 2 “pious, reverent, earnest, sincere.” Can I be described as “devout”?.

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Challenges From Cornelius

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  1. Challenges From Cornelius Acts 10

  2. Cornelius Shows Us… • It is not enough to be good, one must become a Christian. • However, it is not enough for one to be a Christian, he must also be good.

  3. 1. Devout • v. 2 • “pious, reverent, earnest, sincere.” • Can I be described as “devout”?

  4. 2. Feared God • vs. 2, 22 • “reverence, awe” • Shown in his willingness to obey everything that God has commanded - vs. 33-35 • Can I be described as “fearing God”?

  5. 3. Influenced Others For Good • vs. 2, 24 • Do I use my influence to encourage others to become Christians and serve God?

  6. 4. Generous • v. 2 • Galatians 6:10 • James 1:27, 2:14-17 • Can it be said that I do much in the way of helping others?

  7. 5. Prayed To God Always • v. 2 • 1 Thessalonians 5:17 • I am a child of God, but how often do I pray?

  8. 6. A Just, Righteous Man • v. 22 • He was fair and upright in his dealings with others. • He did not misuse his authority as a soldier (Luke 3:14). • Am I considered an honest and fair person?

  9. 7. Good Reputation • v. 22 • Proverbs 22:1 • What kind of reputation do I have with others?

  10. 8. Humble • vs. 5-6 • Am I humble enough to admit that I need help, and to receive God’s instructions, regardless of who the messenger may be?

  11. 9. Eager To Learn and To Do • vs. 33, 48 • Acts 17:11 • James 1:22 • Am I a doer of the word, or just an unfruitful hearer?

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