At the time when Christianity was established, \Jews viewed Gentiles as inherently unclean. This was a significant problem in the early church. Throughout Paul’s ministry, he spoke out against this stigma and preached Jesus to the Gentiles (Romans 3:22, Romans 10:12, Galatians 3:28, Colossians 3:11). But before launched his ministry, the message had already been taken to the Gentiles. And the most prominent early convert was a man named Cornelius. We explore that conversion and note that there are no second-class Christians. Faith in Christ is the great equalizer, eradicating any foundation for prejudice.
Other scriptures referenced include Romans 11:11-24; Genesis 18:17–19; Isaiah 42, 49; Ezekiel 23; Hosea 11; Deuteronomy 30:1–10; Matthew 3:2; 4:17; Matthew 11—12; Acts 3:19–22; Isaiah 52—53; Genesis 12:2–3; Matthew 28:18–20; Matthew 15:21-28; Matthew 8:5-13; John 4:1-26; Acts 10; Isaiah 56:3; Nehemiah 10:28; Esther 8:17; 1 Chronicles 22:2; 2 Chronicles 2:17-18; Ezekiel 47:22; Isaiah 2:2; Isaiah 11:10; Isaiah 56:3-6; Micah 4:1; Acts 13:42, 43, 50; Acts 17:4; Acts 18:7; and Luke 7:5.
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