Peter reveals the revolutionary truth that salvation is for all nations, not through universalism but because God shows no partiality in who can respond to the gospel message.

• Understanding what it means to truly believe in Jesus requires both faith and repentance
• Faith means believing what God says about Jesus is true—that He is the Son of God and the only way to salvation
• Being a "God-fearer" like Cornelius is insufficient; we must become "Jesus-believers" through complete trust
• Repentance means turning away from worldly patterns and being transformed into something entirely new
• The crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus remain the core of the gospel message for both Jews and Gentiles
• The Holy Spirit cannot be manipulated—He came before preaching at Pentecost, after preaching in Samaria, and during preaching with Cornelius
• The gift of the Spirit is the Spirit Himself, who guarantees our salvation and empowers our witness
• Baptism symbolizes our loyalty to Jesus and reminds us of the Spirit's work in our lives

If you have never trusted Christ as your Savior, or if you've forgotten your dependence on the Holy Spirit, today can be the day of salvation. Come forward for prayer and counsel as we stand and sing.

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