Cornelius: Mixed Heritage Hebrew

[jeremiah1five]

The narrative of Cornelius in Acts 10 presents a complex theological question: was he a Gentile or a Hebrew? This paper argues that Cornelius was indeed a Hebrew, a descendant of Abraham, and thus a participant in the Abrahamic, Mosaic, and New Covenants. This conclusion is supported by a careful examination of the scriptural evidence, particularly the covenants and their participants, as well as the context of Cornelius's conversion.

The Abrahamic Covenant​

The Abrahamic Covenant, as recorded in Genesis 12, 15, and 17, is a covenant between God, Abram (later renamed Abraham), and his Hebrew descendants. The key to understanding this covenant lies in the interpretation of "families of the earth" in Genesis 12:3. While some interpret this phrase to refer to Gentiles, the context clearly indicates that it refers to Abraham's descendants. God's promise to bless Abraham's seed is exclusive to his lineage, not to Gentiles.

The Mosaic Covenant​

The Mosaic Covenant, established through Moses, is a continuation of the Abrahamic Covenant. It is a covenant between God and the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob, who is also known as Israel. The terms "children of Israel" and "Israelites" are used exclusively to refer to the seed of Jacob, excluding Gentiles.

The New Covenant​

The New Covenant, prophesied by Jeremiah and fulfilled by Jesus Christ, is the culmination of the Abrahamic and Mosaic Covenants. It is a covenant between God and the Hebrew people, including both the House of Israel and the House of Judah. The participants in this covenant are explicitly identified as Hebrew, and there is no indication of Gentiles being included.

Cornelius's Heritage​

Based on the scriptural evidence, it is clear that the Abrahamic, Mosaic, and New Covenants are exclusively for the Hebrew people. Therefore, Cornelius, as a recipient of the Holy Spirit, must also be a Hebrew. While his ancestry may have included Gentile elements, his primary identity is that of a descendant of Abraham.

The interpretation of "all flesh" in Joel 2:28 supports this conclusion. While Joel prophesies the outpouring of the Spirit on "all flesh," the context clearly indicates that this refers to the children of Israel. The phrase "your sons and your daughters" in verse 28 further identifies the recipients of the Spirit as the descendants of Israel.

Conclusion​

The scriptural evidence overwhelmingly supports the conclusion that Cornelius was a Hebrew, not a Gentile. His participation in the New Covenant and his reception of the Holy Spirit are signs of his Hebrew heritage. While his ancestry may have been mixed, his primary identity is that of a descendant of Abraham and a member of the Hebrew people.

 

[Fred]

The scriptural evidence overwhelmingly supports the conclusion that Cornelius was a Hebrew, not a Gentile.

Acts 11:1
And the apostles and brethren who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God.

This includes Cornelius.

 

[TOTHALORDBEALLGLORY]

Acts 11:1
And the apostles and brethren who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God.

This includes Cornelius.

Bingo my friend . notice they were upset at peter because HE had entered into the house of A GENTILE .
of course they were quickly reminded that now the gospel would also be spread to the gentiles as well as to the jews .
This other man aint seeing things clearly at all .
Yep . now hit the trenches and let all that has breath both praise and thank the LORD .

 

[jeremiah1five]

Acts 11:1
And the apostles and brethren who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God.

This includes Cornelius.

Don't stop there. Provide the whole text.

1 There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band,
2 A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway. Acts 10:1–2.

Caesarea was a Roman province and Gentile. Exactly the locations where God scattered His people when Israel and Judah were conquered and exiled into Gentile lands beginning in and around 722BC. By the time 522 BC arrived the Hebrew people were so intermixed with Gentiles many were grown up Gentile and heavily influenced by Greek thought and culture. From 522BC when Cyrus allowed Nehemiah to return with a remnant (10% of all Hebrews alive) the 90% remained in Gentile lands including Caesarea.

Historically, the only people that worshiped the God of Abraham were Hebrews who did not lose their Hebrew identity even if they were of mixed heritage like Cornelius for no non-Hebrew Gentiles were in relationship with God preferring their thousands of gods rather than the One True God. Scripture has already established God has covenant with Abraham and his seed and Cornelius would have to be of Abraham's seed despite the argument that Caesarea was Gentile, and this means Cornelius would therefore have to be Gentile (non-Hebrew.)
Cornelius feared God, was devout, gave much alms (a Hebrew term) to the people and prayed to God always. The only people that have relationship with God are Abraham and his seed. But there's more.

Peter was a Judaizer. Just as James was and Saul. Peter was chilling with a man named "Simon" (from Simeon, a Hebrew name.) Possibly a Hebrew because before Peter went up to the roof Peter would not chill with a Gentile if Simon was Gentile. Peter had not yet received his vision. Another thing was that mixed heritage Hebrews like Samaritans were still not having any dealings with Jews. Peter was one of those that had a bias against Gentiles or mixed heritage Hebrews. This might be the reason they met outside at the gate. But these devout mixed heritage Hebrews spent the night in a Hebrew home. If Gentile, this would not have occurred.

22 And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee. 23 Then called he them in, and lodged them. And on the morrow Peter went away with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him.
24 And the morrow after they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and had called together his kinsmen and near friends. Acts 10:22–24.

At this time in Jew-Gentile relations there were no Gentiles that had "good report among the nation of the Jews."
But there were mixed heritage Hebrews like another centurion who sent servants to Jesus to heal his beloved servant who was sick. Being mixed heritage and familiar with Hebrew customs and culture and religion that centurion respected Jesus was a Jew and also as with Samaritans had no dealings with the Jews, but this was no ordinary mixed heritage Hebrew. He was one that "loved our nation" and built a synagogue for them. The only people that love Israel was Israel. Even mixed heritage Israel. Also, the word "kinsman" comes from the word for "synagogue." Interesting, isn't it?

28 And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.
Acts 10:28.

Both non-Hebrew Gentiles and mixed heritage Hebrews shared the same attitude from Jews of much purer stock. The Jews knew it was unlawful for them to come into the house of a Jew. Now, two words are used here: "common" and "unclean." And we have two groups of people in which each word can apply and be used. Non-Hebrew Gentiles were "unclean," and mixed heritage Hebrews were "common" from which we get the word "Greek: "koinos" which is also used of the Greek language and mixed heritage Hebrews were influenced by Greek ("Hellenized") culture.

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.
36 The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all
37 That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;
38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him. Acts 10:34–38.

Who are more willing and able to "work righteousness" except Hebrew people who have the Law which instructs in righteousness (2 Tim. 3:16-17.)? And the word "nation" hasn't lost its meaning which is given in Genesis 12, 15, and 17 when the Abraham Covenant was made and "nation" was used of those that "come out of thee" (Abraham - Gen. 17:6-7.) This means the descendants of Ishmael and Esau and Isaac, since these peoples "come out of thee" (Abraham) meaning seed of Abraham.
Another clue is Jesus Himself said, "I am not sent but to the lost sheep of the House of Israel." Peter would not break Scripture and be sent to the lost goats of the house of Gentiles, would he? No, he would not. The message of Jesus is a message God gave to the children of Israel who were the seed of Abraham.
Those that Jesus healed and all that were oppressed of the devil were Jews - not Gentiles.

Now, if you can't see the Jewishness of this following passage....

39 And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree:
40 Him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly;
41 Not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before of God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead.
42 And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead.
43 To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins. Acts 10:39–43.

Gentiles would know nothing of "prophets" of Israel or Old Testament passages of God being judge of the living and the dead. All of these points serve to prove Cornelius was seed of Abraham. Mixed heritage but seed of Abraham nevertheless. Now, the creme ala creme.

44 While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.
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.
Acts 10:44–48.

#1. The Holy Spirit of Promise as Scripture records in Joel's prophecy was promised to Israel - not Gentiles.
#2. Even tongues were promised in Isaiah (28 ) to Israel.
#3. Who did John baptize in the Jordan River or where there was much water? As a priest and seed of Zachariah and Elizabeth, John would not baptize non-Hebrew Gentiles and neither would Peter. John baptized those that come from Judaea and Israel proper. In other words, John baptized Jews.

The Jews called the mixed heritage Hebrews in Samaria "Samaritans" and not "Jews." These mixed heritage Hebrews born and were the offspring from Jew-Gentile unions from everywhere else in Gentile lands were called "Gentile" by the Jews because they were from Gentile lands and Greek culture. But Cornelius knew of his Hebrew heritage and was seed of Abraham. There is no doubt Cornelius was a mixed heritage Hebrew.
And the points I brought out from the text added to the body of my thread concerning covenants between God and Abraham's seed prove Cornelius was a mixed heritage Hebrew.

 

[Fred]

Don't stop there. Provide the whole text.

1 There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band,
2 A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway. Acts 10:1–2.

Caesarea was a Roman province and Gentile. Exactly the locations where God scattered His people when Israel and Judah were conquered and exiled into Gentile lands beginning in and around 722BC. By the time 522 BC arrived the Hebrew people were so intermixed with Gentiles many were grown up Gentile and heavily influenced by Greek thought and culture. From 522BC when Cyrus allowed Nehemiah to return with a remnant (10% of all Hebrews alive) the 90% remained in Gentile lands including Caesarea.

Historically, the only people that worshiped the God of Abraham were Hebrews who did not lose their Hebrew identity even if they were of mixed heritage like Cornelius for no non-Hebrew Gentiles were in relationship with God preferring their thousands of gods rather than the One True God. Scripture has already established God has covenant with Abraham and his seed and Cornelius would have to be of Abraham's seed despite the argument that Caesarea was Gentile, and this means Cornelius would therefore have to be Gentile (non-Hebrew.)
Cornelius feared God, was devout, gave much alms (a Hebrew term) to the people and prayed to God always. The only people that have relationship with God are Abraham and his seed. But there's more.

Peter was a Judaizer. Just as James was and Saul. Peter was chilling with a man named "Simon" (from Simeon, a Hebrew name.) Possibly a Hebrew because before Peter went up to the roof Peter would not chill with a Gentile if Simon was Gentile. Peter had not yet received his vision. Another thing was that mixed heritage Hebrews like Samaritans were still not having any dealings with Jews. Peter was one of those that had a bias against Gentiles or mixed heritage Hebrews. This might be the reason they met outside at the gate. But these devout mixed heritage Hebrews spent the night in a Hebrew home. If Gentile, this would not have occurred.

22 And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee. 23 Then called he them in, and lodged them. And on the morrow Peter went away with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him.
24 And the morrow after they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and had called together his kinsmen and near friends. Acts 10:22–24.

At this time in Jew-Gentile relations there were no Gentiles that had "good report among the nation of the Jews."
But there were mixed heritage Hebrews like another centurion who sent servants to Jesus to heal his beloved servant who was sick. Being mixed heritage and familiar with Hebrew customs and culture and religion that centurion respected Jesus was a Jew and also as with Samaritans had no dealings with the Jews, but this was no ordinary mixed heritage Hebrew. He was one that "loved our nation" and built a synagogue for them. The only people that love Israel was Israel. Even mixed heritage Israel. Also, the word "kinsman" comes from the word for "synagogue." Interesting, isn't it?

28 And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.
Acts 10:28.

Both non-Hebrew Gentiles and mixed heritage Hebrews shared the same attitude from Jews of much purer stock. The Jews knew it was unlawful for them to come into the house of a Jew. Now, two words are used here: "common" and "unclean." And we have two groups of people in which each word can apply and be used. Non-Hebrew Gentiles were "unclean," and mixed heritage Hebrews were "common" from which we get the word "Greek: "koinos" which is also used of the Greek language and mixed heritage Hebrews were influenced by Greek ("Hellenized") culture.

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.
36 The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all
37 That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;
38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him. Acts 10:34–38.

Who are more willing and able to "work righteousness" except Hebrew people who have the Law which instructs in righteousness (2 Tim. 3:16-17.)? And the word "nation" hasn't lost its meaning which is given in Genesis 12, 15, and 17 when the Abraham Covenant was made and "nation" was used of those that "come out of thee" (Abraham - Gen. 17:6-7.) This means the descendants of Ishmael and Esau and Isaac, since these peoples "come out of thee" (Abraham) meaning seed of Abraham.
Another clue is Jesus Himself said, "I am not sent but to the lost sheep of the House of Israel." Peter would not break Scripture and be sent to the lost goats of the house of Gentiles, would he? No, he would not. The message of Jesus is a message God gave to the children of Israel who were the seed of Abraham.
Those that Jesus healed and all that were oppressed of the devil were Jews - not Gentiles.

Now, if you can't see the Jewishness of this following passage....

39 And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree:
40 Him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly;
41 Not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before of God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead.
42 And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead.
43 To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins. Acts 10:39–43.

Gentiles would know nothing of "prophets" of Israel or Old Testament passages of God being judge of the living and the dead. All of these points serve to prove Cornelius was seed of Abraham. Mixed heritage but seed of Abraham nevertheless. Now, the creme ala creme.

44 While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.
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.
Acts 10:44–48.

#1. The Holy Spirit of Promise as Scripture records in Joel's prophecy was promised to Israel - not Gentiles.
#2. Even tongues were promised in Isaiah (28 ) to Israel.
#3. Who did John baptize in the Jordan River or where there was much water? As a priest and seed of Zachariah and Elizabeth, John would not baptize non-Hebrew Gentiles and neither would Peter. John baptized those that come from Judaea and Israel proper. In other words, John baptized Jews.

The Jews called the mixed heritage Hebrews in Samaria "Samaritans" and not "Jews." These mixed heritage Hebrews born and were the offspring from Jew-Gentile unions from everywhere else in Gentile lands were called "Gentile" by the Jews because they were from Gentile lands and Greek culture. But Cornelius knew of his Hebrew heritage and was seed of Abraham. There is no doubt Cornelius was a mixed heritage Hebrew.
And the points I brought out from the text added to the body of my thread concerning covenants between God and Abraham's seed prove Cornelius was a mixed heritage Hebrew.

What a mess.


Corenlius is still referred to as a "Gentile" and never as a Hebrew. In fact, when Peter recounted what took place in Acts 10 later on in Acts 15, he still referred to all of them (including Cornelius) as "Gentiles."

Acts 15:7
And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto them, Men, brethren, ye know how that a good while ago God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel, and believe.

 

[jeremiah1five]

What a mess.


Corenlius is still referred to as a "Gentile" and never as a Hebrew. In fact, when Peter recounted what took place in Acts 10 later on in Acts 15, he still referred to all of them (including Cornelius) as "Gentiles."

Acts 15:7
And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto them, Men, brethren, ye know how that a good while ago God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel, and believe.

The covenant is between God, Abram the Hebrew and his Hebrew seed. There are no Gentiles in this or any other Hebrew covenant.
I'd say you stop looking at the Hebrew Scripture like a Gentile because your bias as Gentile is getting in the way and your knowledge of all things Hebrew is seriously lacking.

 

[Fred]

The covenant is between God, Abram the Hebrew and his Hebrew seed. There are no Gentiles in this or any other Hebrew covenant.
I'd say you stop looking at the Hebrew Scripture like a Gentile because your bias as Gentile is getting in the way and your knowledge of all things Hebrew is seriously lacking.

Acts 11 and Acts 15 refute your outlandish/false doctrine.

 

[jeremiah1five]

Freddy, what you are doing is settling Scripture against Scripture. But since God does not contradict himself, it falls to your interpretation of your passages. Luke, another mixed heritage Hebrew under the anointing does not contradict what is written in the Hebrew Scripture.
So, it’s you and your interpretation that is wrong.

 

[Fred]

Freddy, what you are doing is settling Scripture against Scripture

Scripture against your false doctrine.

Don't confuse the two.

 

[jeremiah1five]

Scripture against your false doctrine.

Don't confuse the two.

One of the failures of false brethren is their inability to understand the Word of God. In order to understand the Scripture reuires the Holy Spirit. Yes, some, maybe all men can interpret John 11:35, "Jesus wept", but what I am saying is not only understanding Scripture but then being obedient to it. So, let's test whether you are of God or not (1 Jn. 4:1.)

The Hebrew Scripture, specifically Genesis which was written by Moses says:

7 And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee. Gen. 17:7.

Clearly there are no non-Hebrew Gentiles mentioned in this covenant with God.

Now here you come using Acts 11 and 15 in which you are focusing on the words "Gentile" in these passages.

Well, if these "Gentiles" mentioned by Luke in Acts 11 and 15 are non-Hebrew then Luke is directly contradicting Moses who says only Hebrews and Hebrews alone are in Abraham's Covenant with God. There's a reason why God is called the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Because God is God of the Hebrew people and the Hebrew Scriptures from Genesis to Malachi do not deviate from this timeless truth.

So, this means that Luke's mentioning of "Gentiles" must be mixed heritage Hebrews of Gentile descent for by being of Hebrew descent as well as Gentile this still makes these "Gentiles" whom the Jews call "Gentile" and not Jew in the same attitude the Jews call Samaritans "Samaritan" and not Jew. So, it's your erroneous studies - or regurgitating Gentile theology - that is contradicting Scripture, not Luke because Moses said there are no non-Hebrew Gentiles in the Abraham Covenant. Moses also excludes non-Hebrew Gentiles from the Mosaic Covenant and Jeremiah excludes non-Hebrew Gentiles from the New Covenant.
I'd say you need to study Scripture under the anointing if that's at all possible because the Holy Spirit of Promise was PROMISED TO ISRAEL - and Gentiles are NOT Israel.

 

[Fred]

One of the failures of false brethren is their inability to understand the Word of God. In order to understand the Scripture reuires the Holy Spirit. Yes, some, maybe all men can interpret John 11:35, "Jesus wept", but what I am saying is not only understanding Scripture but then being obedient to it. So, let's test whether you are of God or not (1 Jn. 4:1.)

The Hebrew Scripture, specifically Genesis which was written by Moses says:

7 And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee. Gen. 17:7.

Clearly there are no non-Hebrew Gentiles mentioned in this covenant with God.

Now here you come using Acts 11 and 15 in which you are focusing on the words "Gentile" in these passages.

Well, if these "Gentiles" mentioned by Luke in Acts 11 and 15 are non-Hebrew then Luke is directly contradicting Moses who says only Hebrews and Hebrews alone are in Abraham's Covenant with God. There's a reason why God is called the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Because God is God of the Hebrew people and the Hebrew Scriptures from Genesis to Malachi do not deviate from this timeless truth.

So, this means that Luke's mentioning of "Gentiles" must be mixed heritage Hebrews of Gentile descent for by being of Hebrew descent as well as Gentile this still makes these "Gentiles" whom the Jews call "Gentile" and not Jew in the same attitude the Jews call Samaritans "Samaritan" and not Jew. So, it's your erroneous studies - or regurgitating Gentile theology - that is contradicting Scripture, not Luke because Moses said there are no non-Hebrew Gentiles in the Abraham Covenant. Moses also excludes non-Hebrew Gentiles from the Mosaic Covenant and Jeremiah excludes non-Hebrew Gentiles from the New Covenant.
I'd say you need to study Scripture under the anointing if that's at all possible because the Holy Spirit of Promise was PROMISED TO ISRAEL - and Gentiles are NOT Israel.

I gave two verses where "Gentiles" is used in reference to Cornelius.

You gave a grand total of zero where Cornelius was referred to as a Hebrew.

Myths die hard.

 

[jeremiah1five]

I gave two verses where "Gentiles" is used in reference to Cornelius.

You gave a grand total of zero where Cornelius was referred to as a Hebrew.

Myths die hard.

It's your interpretation of Gentiles as non-Hebrew Gentiles when that cannot be. I don't have to give a passage where He is called mixed heritage or even Hebrew, the whole chapter when rightly divided points to the fact that Cornelius in mixed heritage. And if I was to choose one fact it will be this:

Joel prophesied God Promised His Spirit to be poured out upon Israel - NOT GENTILES!
.
Get a clue.

 

[Fred]

It's your interpretation of Gentiles as non-Hebrew Gentiles when that cannot be.

Zero proof.

 

[jeremiah1five]

I gave two verses where "Gentiles" is used in reference to Cornelius.

You gave a grand total of zero where Cornelius was referred to as a Hebrew.

Myths die hard.

The OP provides the proof of Conelius' ethnicity of being mixed heritage.
You give the textbook version and regurgitate what's been written without actually studying the question. ZBut in order to come to the knowledge of the truth one must have prevailing doctrine correct in order to rightly divide this word of truth. You only challenge it because it goes against what you've read in books. I've read the same books, but I can't get past the one of several important truths from the Hebrew Scripture from which the New Covenant writings of Matthew to John must compliment and agree with and that is there is no passage from the Scripture that God ever promised His Spirit - His Holy Spirit by which one must have in order to be born-again - to non-Hebrew Gentiles. The prophecy of the giving His Spirit is found in Joel and it is clearly a promise God makes to Israel, the covenant people of God.

The other thing that is written clearly throughout the Hebrew Scripture is the fact of two groups of people in the world: the seed of the serpent and the seed of the woman and the fact that God makes a covenant with a man named Abram the Hebrew (Gen. 14:13) an identity of being Hebrew from the obedient family of Eber from whom the word to the Hebrew people means "Hebrew", and with Abram's Hebrew seed.

Abram marries his niece, the daughter of his uncle from the same family of Eber, and Isaac, who also marries within the family of Eber, and Jacob who also marries from among the family of Eber. The Abraham Covenant is recorded by Moses as being a covenant with one family that are born from the family line of Eber, a people most definitely of Hebrew descent.
After God delivers His people, the seed of Abraham, from Egypt He makes a covenant with the children of Jacob/Israel. This covenant is also called the Law of Moses and of God and Hebrew history and culture is solidly built upon these Laws (Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy) and continues through Joshua and the judges culminating in the establishment of a unified kingdom under David and Solomon and the subsequent dividing of the Davidic kingdom into a northern and southern kingdom. It is during this time period and before Israel's conquest and exile (Diaspora) that God sends most of His prophets to warn His people of coming judgment for their sins until finally God sends the prophesied Messiah in the Person of Jesus of Nazareth and the deliverance He provides to the Hebrew people under the Law since He was prophesied by Moses while under the Law.

Once the Holy Spirit of Promise PROMISED TO ISRAEL makes His Presence known in Acts 2 the spiritual conversions in Israel alone takes place by the thousands as promised by God and His Christ until the destruction of Israel and the Second Temple (70 AD) which effectively ends Israel as a nation and the subsequent two thousand years the Holy Land get trampled on by Gentiles. We are now at the close of this time period and the remaining prophecies given by God to the Hebrew people are nearing complete fulfillment.

Better get your doctrine in compliance with Scripture because if you don't then your whole confession to Christ is tested to determine your eternal resting place. The great delusion God sends upon the world - not Israel - is the false belief that non-Hebrew Gentiles are in the Hebrew Covenants and everything God promised to Israel is now been possessed by them. A strong delusion that will end with the destruction of the Gentile nations and the restoration of the Kingdom back to Israel under the King of the Jews, Jesus of Nazareth the Son of God.
It doesn't get any better than that.

All this talk of Gentile salvation is only delusion. There is no such thing as a covenant between God and non-Hebrew Gentiles.
None.

 

[jeremiah1five]

Zero proof.

The OP is long but it is proof of my statement that Cornelius was of mixed heritage.
It goes against everything you've read in Gentile theology books; I know. Because I used to believe in those same theology books.
Everything in those books is a lie and I thank God for opening my eyes.

Two things that is found in Scripture:
God has no covenant with non-Hebrew Gentiles, and.
He never promised His Spirit to non-Hebrew Gentiles.

If you can prove these two things being established and promised to non-Hebrews, then my doctrine from Scripture goes away.
But you can't for there is no Scripture that contradicts these two truths.
I looked. Hard. It's not there.

 

[Pancho Frijoles]

Cornelius's Heritage
Based on the scriptural evidence, it is clear that the Abrahamic, Mosaic, and New Covenants are exclusively for the Hebrew people. Therefore, Cornelius, as a recipient of the Holy Spirit, must also be a Hebrew.

Non-sequitur fallacy.
From the premise "The covenants X, Y and Z are exclusively for the Hebrew people" doesn't follow "Cornelius, as a recipient of the Holy Spirit, must also be a Hebrew"

It is as non-sequitur as if, from the premise "I wrote this email exclusively to my wife, telling her I love her" I could conclude "I don't love my mother nor my sister".

In fact, the surprise that Jews showed when they knew the Holy Spirit was poured also upon Gentiles came from the fact that they knew the covenants were for Jews. Otherwise they wouldn't be surprised.

God's attitude towards Gentiles took the children of the covenant by surprise.
The father accepting the prodigal son took his brother by surprise.
The payment the owner gave to the workers who had worked for less time took the other workers by surprise.
When you see me, a Baha'i, in heaven with you, it is likely that you will be surprised.

 

[Pancho Frijoles]

God has no covenant with non-Hebrew Gentiles, and.
He never promised His Spirit to non-Hebrew Gentiles.

If you can prove these two things being established and promised to non-Hebrews, then my doctrine from Scripture goes away.
But you can't for there is no Scripture that contradicts these two truths.
I looked. Hard. It's not there.

You haven't been looking in the right places. I invite you to do it.
Women were granted voting rights by Non-Hebrews, and slaves were freed by non-Hebrews.
Therefore, the Holy Spirit has been poured among non-Hebrews to make them achieve these things.

Unless you argue that Beelzebub can free women and slaves worldwide (which would be a blasphemy against the Holy Spirit), reality has refuted your argument.

 

[101G]

The narrative of Cornelius in Acts 10 presents a complex theological question: was he a Gentile or a Hebrew? This paper argues that Cornelius was indeed a Hebrew, a descendant of Abraham, and thus a participant in the Abrahamic, Mosaic, and New Covenants. This conclusion is supported by a careful examination of the scriptural evidence, particularly the covenants and their participants, as well as the context of Cornelius's conversion.

Another ERROR. capitan Cornelius was GENTILE. Acts 10:25 "And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him." Acts 10:26 "But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man." Acts 10:27 "And as he talked with him, he went in, and found many that were come together." Acts 10:28 "And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean."

another ERROR, the Abrahamic Covenant is by FAITH, which over 90%, 101G will even go as far as 98% of the Jewich nation was FAITHLESS. and here is why 101G say this, Hebrews 4:1 "Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it." Hebrews 4:2 "For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it." was the scripture in ERROR? NO, because, Acts 2:37 "Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?" they didn't even have a clue. yes, not only was this preached on Pentecost, by the prophets, and God himself to Abraham. FAITHLESS, as said, 99.9% of the Nations of Jews was FAITHLESS, SINNERS. no better off than the Gentiles.

101G.

 

[jeremiah1five]

Non-sequitur fallacy.
From the premise "The covenants X, Y and Z are exclusively for the Hebrew people" doesn't follow "Cornelius, as a recipient of the Holy Spirit, must also be a Hebrew"

It is as non-sequitur as if, from the premise "I wrote this email exclusively to my wife, telling her I love her" I could conclude "I don't love my mother nor my sister".

In fact, the surprise that Jews showed when they knew the Holy Spirit was poured also upon Gentiles came from the fact that they knew the covenants were for Jews. Otherwise they wouldn't be surprised.

God's attitude towards Gentiles took the children of the covenant by surprise.
The father accepting the prodigal son took his brother by surprise.
The payment the owner gave to the workers who had worked for less time took the other workers by surprise.
When you see me, a Baha'i, in heaven with you, it is likely that you will be surprised.

You look at the things of God from outside His family and with the eyes and understanding of unconverted men.
The Lord gives His people His eyes to see. It was no surprise for Cornelius was not non-Hebrew. As a seed of Abraham God only had covenant with Hebrews and the Holy Spirit of Promise was promised to Israel - not to Gentiles. Peter knew this. So did the rest of the born-again brethren in covenant with God.
Try rereading the OP and come to the knowledge of the truth.
If you can.
Psst....you can't.

 

[jeremiah1five]

Another ERROR. capitan Cornelius was GENTILE. Acts 10:25 "And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him." Acts 10:26 "But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man." Acts 10:27 "And as he talked with him, he went in, and found many that were come together." Acts 10:28 "And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean."

another ERROR, the Abrahamic Covenant is by FAITH, which over 90%, 101G will even go as far as 98% of the Jewich nation was FAITHLESS. and here is why 101G say this, Hebrews 4:1 "Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it." Hebrews 4:2 "For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it." was the scripture in ERROR? NO, because, Acts 2:37 "Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?" they didn't even have a clue. yes, not only was this preached on Pentecost, by the prophets, and God himself to Abraham. FAITHLESS, as said, 99.9% of the Nations of Jews was FAITHLESS, SINNERS. no better off than the Gentiles.

101G.

I got news for you. There is no requirement of faith in ANY of the three Hebrew covenants.
God only required circumcision (Gen. 17:10) from Abraham, and obedience from the children of Israel under the Mosaic Covenant (Exodus 19:5), and there is no faith required by God in the New Covenant either. The House of Israel and Judah contribute nothing in the New Covenant. They merely become saved, forgiven of their sin/iniquity and God saves them.