God Shows No Partiality: Cornelius and the Gentiles

[@rafaeljonathanmonterrosoca8400]

Thank God for loving us Gentiles!!! Glory be to our beloved Father, Jesus and the Holy Spirit!!!

[@danielmarai1005]

"God has bound salvation to His Sacraments but Himself is not bound by His Sacraments." Dr Brant Pitre

[@lillianamongi5895]

Thank you Dr Pitre. Good teaching.

[@irenemathias9017]

A beautiful explanation, thanks a lot

[@CrashandTrash596]

This was excellent. Great way to start the day. God bless you all.

[@sabukurian3353]

Yes. Always something new to the present understanding of the passage. Thanks Dr. Pitre. May God continue to bless you and your ministry

[@anthtan]

I actually feel happy when I see it's going to be a nice, long video.

[@josephzammit8483]

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[@gerardos256]

In terms of what order to receive the sacraments. I thought some Eastern rite Churches did all three at the same time. Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation all at once on infants.

[@JR-tl8tg]

Thanks Doc for this insight, I'm kinda frustrated and confused as there some catholics who condemn St John Paul II who reached out and dialogue with other faiths calling him a heretic etc. Sigh

[@Raverraver9999]

As per catholic mystic Marino Restrepo - salvation is a function of holiness. ( not religion). Everyone will be judged. So be Holy. The meaning of “I am the way and the truth* and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me" is as below The reason salvation is only through Christ, is because the resurrection is only through Christ. The grace of resurrection comes through Christ. Jesus taught the resurrection of the dead. Buddha/Muhammad etc didn’t teach resurrection. If salvation, if it is by definition resurrection , and communion with God - it has to come through the resurrected one, who is Jesus Christ. This doesnt mean that people who are of other religions will not have salvation. Everyone will be judged at the end of their lives. Jew, Muslim, Hindu, Christian, native in the jungle etc.. In the tanakh....there was no mention of what happened after death. It was a mystery. Thats why they were waiting for the messiah greater than moses. One who promised a journey - beyond the grave; a spiritual exodus to a heavenly & eternal Jerusalem kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5XGhn5rbbmqga8 (3rd min) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnfTpWtqhNtkppY (bishop barron)

[@JR-tl8tg]

@@Raverraver9999 Well said, was St John Paul II wrong to begin these interfaith dialogues? Thanks

[@Raverraver9999]

@@JR-tl8tg catholics have to constantly reach out to everyone. “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few"

[@InHerHonor]

@@JR-tl8tg No reasonable person condemns JPII outreach to other religions, only the method by which he did it (kissing the Quran is often cited, for example). And religion most certainly does play a part in salvation IF the person is aware that there is one true religion and rejects it (the religion set up by Christ).

[@lizcharalambous9336]

Ah but JPII did not defend the true dogma that only through Jesus Christ can you be saved.

[@tesschavit3009]

Amen

[@magaman6353]

Even more common: The false notion among Catholics that "impartiality" means God loves all people equally. He does not!

[@anthonykoa9577]

Extraordinary exegesis 🙏

[@onlylove556]

Also this is proving OSAA is 100% unbiblical 📿🌹🙏🏼🇻🇦💪🏻

[@ThornAndel]

What does it mean to speak in tongues?

[@jerryg3524]

it means to speak in a foreign language that is not your own through the action of the Holy Spirit. Cool, yes?

[@paulgibbons2320]

@@jerryg3524 just like in the exorcise no? How is this not a demonic practice?

[@jerryg3524]

@@paulgibbons2320 not at all Paul, it is exactly the opposite. Someone possessed by an evil spirit says evil words that hurt others. But the Holy Spirit is from God and says only wonderful things to help and guide us

[@paulgibbons2320]

@@jerryg3524 how do you know the nature of what is spoken if they speak a forgotten language? Genuinely interested.

[@jerryg3524]

@@paulgibbons2320 not forgotten Paul, foreign language. If your native language is English and you suddenly start praising God in Welsh or Turkish, people from those places understand you, but you aren't aware of it because you've never heard those languages before. Of course you can say you just don't believe the Gospels but that's a different argument.

[@MrWhoevr]

God showed partiality towards Jewish people in the Old Testament. Jesus said to the woman at the well to the Jews first. Isn’t that partiality?

[@katherinemoss2583]

At Pentecost according to Acts Gentiles were present from every nation under heaven. Cornelius and his families reception of the Holy Spirit signaled the Apostles mission to the Gentiles and not just o the Jews.

[@brucebarber4104]

Actually, Acts 2:5 states that there were Jews from every nation under heaven. Acts 2:11 states, "both Jews and converts to Judaism." Gentiles are not specifically mentioned at Pentecost. The closest it comes to mentioning the possibility of Gentiles being present is when Peter says, "You who are Jews, indeed all of you staying in Jerusalem..." in Acts 2:14 and, "You who are Israelites, hear these words..." in Acts 2:22. It seems obvious that Gentiles would be in Jerusalem and would have heard Peter, it's just that they are not specifically mentioned. Edit: Cornelius isn't mentioned until chapter 10 of Acts.

[@katherinemoss2583]

@@brucebarber4104 It's was a forgone conclusion that Peter was addressing a multinational multi religious audience and not just Jews. We are splitting hairs here.

[@brucebarber4104]

@@katherinemoss2583, what part of, "It seems obvious that Gentiles would be in Jerusalem and would have heard Peter" did you not understand? Also, you misrepresented what is stated in Acts 2:5. It mentions Jews from every nation, not Gentiles. If you're going to reference Scripture at least get it right. Getting Scripture wrong is not, "splitting hairs", it's why there are over 30,000 protestant denominations.

[@mosesmanaka8109]

God deffinately does show partiality when He choses and selects his elect even before the foundation of the earth as we read in Romans 9 which is abundantly clear. And without His choosing, we would have no desire even to come to Him. You have been saved by Grace through faith and this not of yourselves, it is a gift of GOD. This is where Catholics are still bound by the burdens of works as if they can contribute in any way towards their Salvation. Protestants have it spot on. Of course works are important but only in so far as demonstrating our gratitude and love for our Saviour in appreciation for what Christ has done on the cross. We are not pious and religious like the Pharisees were instead we are truĺy humbled in gratetude for what the King of Kings has done for a lowly sinner such as l. Huge difference in our outlook.

[@sodetsurikomigoshi2454]

nope.

[@MartinG200]

Often those who quote Ephesians 2:8-9 will omit verse 10 where it says, "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ for good woks, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." An analogy (I admit that no analogy is perfect) could be the idea of Jesus setting up a construction crane for us and also provided a massive tank of fuel. The crane is really nice to have, but if we don't fill it up with fuel and turn it on then neither will we be able to lift the massive steel beams for continuing the blue print that requires the supernatural assistance of God for the ultimate purpose of our lives. Quoting again the last part of verse 10: "that we should walk in them [good works]", reveals that we if fail in the purpose behind our salvation, then Christ's very work of salvation is thrown back in his face as meaningless. Another analogy: If a man freely builds a house for shelter(the way we are created in Christ for good works) but then the house fails to remain erect according to the design of the builder then the house has likewise failed to fulfill its purpose for which it was built; namely, providing shelter. To explicitly state the Catholic belief all of which depends upon God's GRACE: 1st: Faith comes, 2nd comes perseverance in the faith which is Hope (because no one perseveres unless they see the possibility of success) and 3rd comes love which is the sweet blossom of faith and hope. "Faith, hope and love abide, these three, but the greatest of these is love" (1Corinthians 13:13). In my opinion the quickest summary by Paul is his words, "For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision (a work of the jewish Law) nor uncircumcision counts for anything, but only faith working through love" (Galatian 5:6). Faith must be "working" through love. In my view "love" is simply another word for works of goodness that assist others in the process of living their lives. Faith, hope and love are all essential to salvation according the Catholic Faith, and these Supernatural Powers are supplied by God's grace especially through hearts open to these graces within the liturgical worship of God. These words may help explain the Catholic perspective or maybe not.

[@mosesmanaka8109]

@@MartinG200 Salvation is a gift from GOD. You don't work for a gift, you accept it graciously, especially a lowly sinner, and you show your deep appreciation for such a wonderful glorious gift by loving GOD and your fellow humans with a deep love which only GOD can instill in your heart. Who has been forgiven much loves much.

[@MartinG200]

@@mosesmanaka8109 My reply was kind of looong ….. but by reading my entire reply a person sees that it contains the acknowledgement that the highest forms of Faith, Hope and Love are Supernatural. In other words these powers are a gift from God’s nature which is higher than ours. However everyone who receives a “gift” has a choice to perpetually employ the gift or not to employ the gift. Do not ignore the purpose of salvation revealed in Verse 10 of Ephesians 2. Ignoring the purpose behind the gift is to bury the gift. Jesus told a parable about burying a gift from God and it did not out well for the person did; in fact they were lost (Matthew 25:30).

[@mosesmanaka8109]

@@MartinG200 Appreciate your kindness however your quote verse 10 yet you overlook that these "good works" were "prepared beforehand" by Christ for us to do. For we are His workmanship [His own master work, a work of art], created in Christ Jesus [reborn from above-spiritually transformed, renewed, ready to be used] for good works, which God prepared [for us] beforehand [taking paths which He set], so that we would walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us]. Ephesians 2:10 This is the point you seem to miss, even the good we do comes from Christ prepared by Him before hand.

[@garyquinter5102]

Peter is right please don't bow to statues of Peter or Mary it a sin. Just like the angel told John not to worship him it's a sin, worship God alone.

[@katherinemoss2583]

Keep you insults and arrogance to yourself. My position is that of Catholic Liturgy. I also have theological academic qualifications, however, like St Paul says, "I need no letter of recommendation", as my approval comes from the Lord.

[@brucebarber4104]

I will not remain silent when someone like you misrepresents Scripture. To do so is irresponsible. Fortunately for the institute where your "theological academic qualifications" came from, you did not name it. Your statements are contradictory and it is laughable that you place yourself in equal standing with St. Paul. As, "your approval comes from the Lord" according to you, then obviously you reject the Church and Her Magisterium.

[@katherinemoss2583]

@@brucebarber4104 You are entitled to your opinion even though it springs from arrogance. My position stands. I will pray for you.

[@brucebarber4104]

@@katherinemoss2583, it is you who are not only arrogant but ignorant. What I stated is not my opinion, it comes from the Church. I can cite Catholic sources to back up my claims. I'd like to see your sources to back up your claims, however, I doubt you can produce any.

[@katherinemoss2583]

@@brucebarber4104 All dialogue came to an end once you started throwing around insults and becoming abusive. I am not interested in anything that you have to say. You are like a troll. If by some chance you happen to be remotely Catholic you would do well to go to Conession. End of discussion.

[@brucebarber4104]

@@katherinemoss2583, that is a copout, you made a claim you can't substantiate and you're too proud to admit it. My response to your incorrect understanding of Scripture was made in kindness. It is your reply that was insulting and abusive. The fact is that you made a claim regarding Scripture which you can't back up. Rather than humbly admitting your error, you resorted to being prideful and judgmental. Unlike you, I won't judge if you are, "remotely Catholic" or if, "you would do well to go to Confession." I will, however, call you out every time I notice you make incorrect, ignorant, and/or uninformed comments about the Catholic Church.