dberrie----And in accordance with the observation of Peter:


Acts 10:34-35----King James Version (KJV)


34 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

35 But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.

But then--that is consistent with the scriptures--is it not?


Acts 5:32----King James Version (KJV)


32 And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him.
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What works did those who received the Holy Spirit do prior to receiving the Holy Spirit?
How does listing the specific obedience change what the scriptures state:

Acts 5:32----King James Version (KJV)


32 And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him.


Peter obviously believed the Gentiles of Acts 10 were obedient, or his statement would have been empty:


Acts 10:33-35---King James Version (KJV)


33 Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God.

34 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

35 But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.


And Peter must they would have obeyed his command:



Acts 10:45-48----King James Version (KJV)


45 And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.

46 For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,

47 Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?

48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.


How does that differ from Paul's command? :


Acts 22:16---King James Version (KJV)


16 And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.