Cornelius

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48, 2 Chronicles 16:9
Date: 09/01/2001 
There are many references in Scripture to centurions. Many were faithful and some were open to Jesus. Acts 10 gives the story of Cornelius, a Roman centurion, who was searching for truth. He was the first Gentile convert to Christianity. He symbolizes a true soldier for Christ.
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