Two Conversions

The divine revelation to Peter clarifies that God now grants salvation to all people irrespective of ethnic or religious background. Peter’s reaction to the Lord’s directive underlines the importance of obedience to God’s word, resulting in a fuller understanding of the gospel and in the courage to explain and defend this new understanding. The conversion of Cornelius emphasizes the significance of prayer, of obedience to God’s directives, and of the proclamation of the good news of Jesus.