An informational overview of Cornelius and his significance.

Biblical Context

Cornelius appears in Acts.

A Roman Officer Who Opened the Door to the Nations

Cornelius, a centurion of the Italian Cohort, is the first recorded Gentile convert. His household’s reception of the Spirit marked a turning point in the movement’s expansion beyond Judaism.

Archaeological Evidence

Roman military inscriptions confirm the presence of Italian Cohort units in Judea. Excavations at Caesarea reveal the praetorium, harbor, and administrative buildings matching Acts.

Bible Verses About Cornelius: First Gentile Convert

Acts 10:1 – Centurion in Caesarea.

Acts 10:22 – Upright and God?fearing.

Acts 10:44 – Spirit falls on Gentiles.

Acts 11:18 – God grants repentance.

Acts 15:7 – Peter recalls event.

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