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Cornelius was a Roman centurion stationed in Caesarea. He is described as a devout man who feared God, gave alms generously, and prayed regularly (Act.10.1-2). Despite his piety, Cornelius was not a convert to Judaism. In a vision, an angel instructed Cornelius to send for Peter, who was staying in Joppa (Act.10.3-8). Meanwhile, Peter had a vision in which God revealed that he should not consider anything unclean that God had made clean, preparing him to accept Gentile believers (Act.10.9-16). When Peter arrived at Cornelius' house, Cornelius gathered his relatives and close friends to hear Peter's message (Act.10.24-27). As Peter shared the gospel, the Holy Spirit fell upon the Gentile listeners, confirming that God had accepted them (Act.10.44-46). This event marked a significant turning point in the early church, as it demonstrated that the gospel was for both Jews and Gentiles. Peter then ordered that Cornelius and the other believing Gentiles be baptized (Act.10.47-48). The conversion of Cornelius and his household was a pivotal moment in the spread of Christianity, paving the way for the inclusion of Gentiles in the church.

Names, relations and descriptions from TIPNR by STEP Bible / Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0