June 16

Salvation Has No Borders: God Welcomes All Who Believe

The message of salvation is not limited to one group, one nation, or one background. In Acts 10:34–48, God makes it absolutely clear that the good news is for everyone. When Peter stood before a group of Gentiles, non-Jews, he boldly declared, “God shows no partiality.” That means He doesn’t play favorites. Anyone, from any nation, who fears God and responds to His truth is welcomed.

Peter reminded them that the message was first preached to Israel, that peace comes through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all. Jesus was anointed by God, filled with the Holy Spirit, and went around doing good and healing those oppressed by the devil. But the story didn’t end with His ministry. He was put to death by being nailed to a tree, and on the third day, God raised Him from the dead. That resurrection wasn’t a secret, there were real witnesses who ate and drank with Him after He rose.

And here’s the key, Peter was commanded to preach that this same Jesus is the One appointed to judge the living and the dead. All the prophets testified that everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins through His name. That includes Jews, Gentiles, and anyone who will come to Him by faith.

As Peter spoke, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the message. These Gentiles were not second-class in God’s eyes. They received the Spirit just like the Jewish believers had. That moment was proof that God’s offer of salvation isn’t bound by bloodline or tradition, it’s open to all.

Peter immediately commanded that these new believers be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, recognizing what had just happened. God had saved them. He had filled them with His Spirit. And now, they were part of the body of Christ.

This passage leaves no room for prejudice, racism, or elitism in the church. God’s grace is for all who believe. The same Jesus who died and rose again for the Jews also died and rose again for the Gentiles. The invitation is open. The message is clear. No matter who you are, where you’re from, or what your past looks like, forgiveness of sins is available through the name of Jesus Christ. Believe the gospel, and you too will be saved.

Read / Listen

1 Kings 15:25-17:24
Acts 10:24-48
Psalm 134:1-3
Proverbs 17:9-11

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New Testament: Acts 10:24-48

Summary:
Peter’s Vision
Gentiles Hear the Good News
The Holy Spirit Falls on the Gentiles

And he commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one appointed by God to be judge of the living and the dead. To him all the prophets bear witness that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.” ~ Acts 10:42-43

believes in Him. The means of salvation—faith in Christ alone ( Rom_1:16; cf. Joh_3:14-17; Joh_6:69; Rom_10:11; Gal_3:22; Eph_2:8-9). ~ John MacArthur