Tell the Whole Good News about Jesus
Tell the Whole Good News about Jesus: an original Acts 10:36-43 KJV devotional with biblical context and practical application.
“The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:) That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached; 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. 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: Him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly; 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. 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. To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.”
Acts 10:36-43 KJV
Peter's message had a clear center and a definite movement. He spoke about Jesus, explained His death and resurrection, and announced forgiveness through faith in Him. The hearers were given more than encouragement to become generally religious.
Read the passage carefully
A clear gospel witness should include the truth that makes the news good. Sin creates a real need before a holy God. Christ, the sinless Son, died for sinners and rose again. Forgiveness is received through personal faith in Him, not earned through works or ceremony. The message also takes judgment seriously because the Saviour is not indifferent to evil.
Use plain language when explaining these truths. Define unfamiliar words and allow time for questions. Do not hide the seriousness of sin in order to make the message easier to accept, but do not add frightening speculation beyond Scripture either. The authority belongs to God's Word. Your responsibility is to represent it faithfully and treat the hearer with care.
Carry this truth into the day
Believers need to remember the same gospel they share. It keeps service from becoming an attempt to earn what Christ has already secured and keeps failure from becoming a reason for despair. Return to His finished work when your conscience is troubled, confess sin honestly, and continue in obedience from gratitude. Peter's message to Cornelius's household gives a useful pattern of attention: the Person of Christ, the events of His saving work, and the response of faith. Keep those truths central in teaching, family conversation, and personal testimony. Helpful applications may follow, but they should remain attached to the Saviour whose grace gives them their proper foundation and lasting meaning.
Why the setting matters
Peter proclaims Jesus' ministry, death, resurrection, and appointed role as Judge. He concludes with the promise of remission of sins through faith in His name.
Continue in the Word
Read further: Acts 10 in the King James Bible.