Cornelius: A centurion whose history is narrated in
(Acts 10:1-48) He was a
"devout man," and like the centurion of Capernaum, believed in the
God of Israel. His residence at Caesrea probably brought him into
contact with Jews who communicated to him their expectations
regarding the Messiah; and thus he was prepared to welcome the
message Peter brought him. He became the first fruit of the Gentile
world to Christ. He and his family were baptized and admitted into
the Christian church
(Acts 10:1,44-48)
