fralo4truth
Puritan Board Freshman
I searched and was surprised that I could find no thread which dealt with this issue.
Having recently come to a more sound position on the new birth, I still struggle tremendously with this question. When was Cornelius saved in relation to his hearing the Word? Is it true that even among reformed circles some claim that he was already regenerate before Peter came to his house? I have found several opinions in looking at this, and would like to know what you think.
1) Was he an Old Testament believer who had already been exposed to the Word at some time prior to Peter's arrival, as some say Acts 10:37 indicate?
or...
2) Was he regenerated without the Word at some point in the past? This point could be argued by Anti-Means folks or even those who allow for a time gap between regeneration and conversion.
or...
3) Was he saved when heard the Word through Peter?
I am greatly interested in your thoughts. Thank you.
Having recently come to a more sound position on the new birth, I still struggle tremendously with this question. When was Cornelius saved in relation to his hearing the Word? Is it true that even among reformed circles some claim that he was already regenerate before Peter came to his house? I have found several opinions in looking at this, and would like to know what you think.
1) Was he an Old Testament believer who had already been exposed to the Word at some time prior to Peter's arrival, as some say Acts 10:37 indicate?
or...
2) Was he regenerated without the Word at some point in the past? This point could be argued by Anti-Means folks or even those who allow for a time gap between regeneration and conversion.
or...
3) Was he saved when heard the Word through Peter?
I am greatly interested in your thoughts. Thank you.