Born Again?

[WayneB]

QUESTION:

At what point do you think Cornelius, the centurion, was "born again"? [re: Acts 10]

When he chose to "believe God" and had a relationship with HIM?

He and all his family were devout and God-fearing; he gave generously to those in need and prayed to God regularly. verse 2

When an angel of God spoke to him?

One day at about three in the afternoon he had a vision. He distinctly saw an angel of God, who came to him and said, "Cornelius!" Cornelius stared at him in fear. "What is it, Lord?" he asked. [verses 3,4]

Was it when his witness revealed a man of FAITH?

The men replied, "We have come from Cornelius the centurion. He is a righteous and God-fearing man, who is respected by all the Jewish people. A holy angel told him to have you come to his house so that he could hear what you have to say." [verse 22]

When the Holy Spirit poured out onto him and his househood?

While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came on all who heard the message. [verse 44]

When they spoke in tongues and praised God?

For they heard them speaking in tongues and praising God. [verse 46]

OR---

When he was baptised in water?

Then Peter said, "Can anyone keep these people from being baptized with water? They have received the Holy Spirit just as we have." [verse 47]

I find it hard to believe that God would have spoke to Cornelius or filled him with the Holy Spirit IF Cornelius was still in his sin because he had yet to be baptised in water.

May the Lord Bless you richly,

Wayne

[EricH]

EricH said,

Most protestant scholars do not agree with you. Schaff and Kelly are frequently quoted by Catholics as representative of protestant theology, but they are not. They are in the minority.

Probably 90% of Christians believe in the Sacrament of Baptism -

and it has been so since for 2000 years, except since folks like

yourself in the last century began interpreting Scripture willy-nilly.

i'll stand with the Church protected by the Holy Spirit. (Mt 16:18)

Actually we started reading the Bible for ourselves and not allowing the doctrines of man to influence what the text actually says. I'll stand by the word of God and the Holy Spirit who dwells in me to reveal such truth (As promised in scripture)

[WayneB]

Actually we started reading the Bible for ourselves and not allowing the doctrines of man to influence what the text actually says. I'll stand by the word of God and the Holy Spirit who dwells in me to reveal such truth (As promised in scripture)

Amen!

[JesusisGod2]

Actually we started reading the Bible for ourselves and not allowing the doctrines of man to influence what the text actually says. I'll stand by the word of God and the Holy Spirit who dwells in me to reveal such truth (As promised in scripture)

Amen!

Ditto!

[rfw]

I just wanted to tell you that I have a deep and personal relationship with god. I think what he wants to reveal to me is that in my depths of my soul I feel he is pleased with me. I also think that knowing that he is pleased with me, is telling me that its not important to find out if I am born again

Jesus said, "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled." Matthew 5:6

Don't settle for dry, religious crackers when God has a banquet prepared for you, seraphimbride. There were many in Jesus' day who were near His kingdom, but not in it. Come all the way in.

[vitality22004]

Hi Seraphimbride

I've read all the postings to your question and I'm sure you have all the Word you need on the subject. I just want to encourage you in your walk with God. You've come to this place of asking the question because God has led you here and He is faithful to finish what He has started. If you've surrendered your life to Him and seek Him daily and want to please Him and you know that that has changed you because your reason for doing everything and anything is a love relationship with Jesus, then I can tell you that the old you is no longer there, and the new you is! So continue to seek Him and you will find Him and call on His name and He will answer you and show you great and mighty things. He knows the plans He has for you, plans to give you hope and a future and He will direct your path as you trust Him.

[littlejoe]

I have been taught that the term born again can also be translated from above. Thus we had nothing to do with it, It all comes from the Power of God, and I believe this happens when you accept Christ as yoour Lord and Saviour. Love ib Christ littlejoe