In Acts 10 it states:
1 At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion in what was known as the Italian Regiment. 2 He and all his family were devout and God-fearing; he gave generously to those in need and prayed to God regularly. (NIV)
My understanding is that Roman soldiers of this period (Augustus through to Septimus Severus [193-211 CE]) were prohibited from marrying [“The men serving in the army, since they could not legally have wives, were granted the privileges of married men.” Cassius Dio 60.24.3]
This raises the question who are the οἴκῳ of verse 2? Are these an illicit family, thus raising questions of “devout and God-fearing;” or are they merely servants and retainers? If the former does indicate that since such non-married living and family arrangements were unofficially sanctioned by Rome, that Cornelius’ situation was an application of Acts 17:30 being in play, that his ignorance was overlooked until his repentance?
Voniani Bukadrou
Amen….Glory be to God.
Amelia Steenberg
Amen
Kimbi Raymond Kimbi
Glory to God
Evangelist Prosperity Peter
His sheep hear Him and follow
Athena Robertson
Hallelujah
Angie Sebuala
praise God
Jerome Mbiamdi
HALELLUAYAH Some Body Amen. Glory To JESUS CHRIST Amen.
Jerome Mbiamdi
They Must Come & Follow Their Master Or Their Creator ( GOD ) .
Stephen FY Teng
>>>Praise God for this ! It is very difficult & time-consuming to convert the Muslims to the risen Jesus. Problem is the Muslims have been indoctrinated or brain-washed since at a very young age. Even though, their religion un-exemplary leader, Mohammad married a 13-yr old girl to be his 4th wife. Also their Quoran encourages their followers to kill all infidels, instead of winning them over thus portraying a bad deity, agree ?
Tewetso Kapfo
94 Arabian choose the living religion. Amen
Oliver Bags
Amen
Jesus Jr Makiputin
Praise God!!!!
Jesus Jr Makiputin
Praise God!!!!
Jesus Jr Makiputin
Praise God!!!!
Kingsley Takyi
Perfect
Satomi Oku
Amen
Thank you, God
Paul Lukudu
Wow that’s awesome they’re welcome to the Christianity
Nancy Rogers
The living religion is holiness in Christ Jesus our lord for Jesus said be ye holy as he is holy
Andres Comia
Amen. God bless all of you.
Stephen Mwatate
As the Bible says no one will enter the kingdom of God wthout passing thru Jesus Christ…..The only way to God
Evan Frost
Praise be to God, Great Revival in Christ for our muslim brothers in the Middle east
Vivian Edet
Wonderful Saviour!
King Effah
Thanks Be To God Almighty
Christina Conklin
Amen sweet Jesus
Peggy PorterCarmichael
Praise our Lord!
Charlene Lyle
Thank you Father!
Nathan Siamuvwi
Glory be to Jesus
Tom Escobar
Amen God bless you all
Warren Wheat
Hallelujah
Bill Rogers
AMEN
Jeremaih Benjamin
the end has truly come indeed!!!
Albert Alo Peter
Amen
McCabe Ben Noah
I question whether that happens or not
Luchito Calle
Amen
Melody Fernandez
Amen
Faith Superior Adurumokumor
Thank God for the protection in life of Muslim brothers
It's Inside You
PRaise God for that. Even though I am not a big fan of water baptism (Jesus Himself baptized no one), the fact that it was done in a Muslim country under the extreme threat of persecution is noteworthy, from my perspective. It goes to show that true sincerity shines brightest amongst persecution, regardless of differences on lesser theological issues.
Sampson Botwe
Its working.
Mering Albas
Praise to our loving and forgiving God
Dwayne Bryant
WO
Dwayne Bryant
WOW !!! Hallelujah to Jesus. !!!