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GOD IS NO RESPECTER OF PERSONS

GOD IS NO RESPECTER OF PERSONS. The vision of Cornelius Acts 10:1-6; 11:14 Vision or Peter Acts 10:9-21 Peter's conclusion Acts 10:45-48 God is no respecter of persons Anyone who obeys God is accepted with him Cornelius baptized and receives Holy Ghost same as Jews

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GOD IS NO RESPECTER OF PERSONS

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  1. GOD IS NO RESPECTER OF PERSONS • The vision of Cornelius Acts 10:1-6; 11:14 • Vision or Peter Acts 10:9-21 • Peter's conclusion Acts 10:45-48 • God is no respecter of persons • Anyone who obeys God is accepted with him • Cornelius baptized and receives Holy Ghost same as Jews • Bible examples which demonstrate Peter's conclusion

  2. GOD IS NO RESPECTER OF PERSONS • THE RICH VERSUS THE POOR Lk 16:19-31 • Rich man had plenty • Scriptures indicate he did not follow Moses and the prophets Lk 16:28-31 • Lazarus the poor beggar had nothing • Same verses which indicate the rich man did not do right also indicate that Lazarus did do what was right. • Whether rich or poor they had to hear the law and respond

  3. GOD IS NO RESPECTER OF PERSONS • THE EDUCATED AND UNEDUCATED • The apostles were for the most part unschooled men Acts 4:13; Matt 4:19; Matt 16:19 • Saul of Tarsus was a very well educated man Acts 22:3; 23:1; 26:9; 9:8,9,18 • Whether one is educated or uneducated they must humbly serve the Lord on the Lord's terms 1Cor 2:1-4

  4. GOD IS NO RESPECTER OF PERSONS • GOD WILL FORGIVE THE VILEST OF SINNERS • Paul referred to himself as "chief of sinners" 1Tim 1:15; Acts 9:1,2, 13-16; Acts 22:4 • Yet this man who saw himself as such a great sinner, when he was willing to humble himself in obedience to the truth was the one chosen by God to carry the Gospel to the Gentile nations Acts 9:15; 13:2

  5. GOD IS NO RESPECTER OF PERSONS • GREAT LEADERS CAN FALL • Moses was God's chosen leader Num 20:8-12; Ex 33:23 • Yet this great leader was not allowed to enter the promised land because of his disobedience Num 20:12 • GOD ALLOWS THE RIGHTEOUS TO BE TRIED • Job was perfect and upright - feared God Job 1:6-12 • God allowed the devil to tempt or to try job's faith 2Tim 3:12; 1Cor 10:13

  6. GOD IS NO RESPECTER OF PERSONS • No matter WHO we are or WHAT we do, God requires us to obey him and to remain faithful unto death Rev 2:10 • Whether rich or poor; educated or uneducated; great leader; sinner or righteous - God requires obedience - continued obedience all of our lives • We will suffer temptations and trials and we must overcome them with the help of God Phil 4:13 • We must all become one in Christ - there is no distinction Gal 3:24-29

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