Acts 10:36
As for the word that he sent to Israel, preaching good news of peace through Jesus Christ (he is Lord of all),
English Standard Version (ESV)
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The verse emphasizes that Jesus's message was about "peace," which isn't just the absence of conflict, but a deep reconciliation – first with God, and then breaking down barriers between people. This profound peace is rooted in Jesus's authority as "Lord of all," meaning his reconciling work is for everyone, not just a select few.
Peter is addressing Cornelius and his household, explaining that God sent his message of salvation to Israel first. He emphasizes that this message, preached through Jesus Christ, offers peace and reconciliation and that Jesus is sovereign over everyone, not just Jews. This declaration sets the stage for Peter to explain how this universal Lord has now opened the way for Gentiles to receive God's good news as well.
Peter begins by referencing a 'word' God sent to Israel. But who was this message ultimately for? And why start there when speaking to Cornelius, a Gentile?
Peter is bridging the gap between his Jewish heritage and the new reality of the gospel reaching Gentiles. He starts with the 'word' sent to Israel because that's where God's promises and the Messiah originated. It's the foundation.
A Divine Announcement
The Gospel's Expansion
The verse mentions 'peace' and then immediately calls Jesus 'Lord of all.' How are these two connected, and what does 'peace' really mean here?
The 'peace' Jesus brings is far more than just the absence of conflict. It's a deep, internal reconciliation.
Reconciliation with God
The Universal Authority
Understand the original words
logos · Greek Noun
The message or communication from God, often referring to the gospel or the totality of God's revealed truth. It signifies both the content of the message and the divine authority behind it.
euangelizomai · Greek Verb
The gospel or message of salvation; the announcement of victory or the arrival of a king, specifically focusing on the reconciliation between God and humanity.
eirēnē · Greek Noun
The Hebrew concept of 'shalom' (wholeness, harmony, welfare), denoting the state of reconciliation with God made possible through the work of Christ.
kyrios · Greek Noun
The title 'Kurios' implies absolute sovereignty, ownership, and divine authority over all creation, affirming Christ's equality with the Father.
This verse highlights that the message of peace through Jesus Christ, though initially sent to Israel, was always intended for all people, as Jesus is Lord of the entire world. Peter's speech to Cornelius marks a pivotal moment where this universal scope becomes clear in practice.
c. 4 BC - c. AD 30/33
Life of Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ's ministry, death, and resurrection, centered in Judea and Galilee, forming the core message of the Gospel.
c. AD 30-33
Jesus' Ministry and Resurrection
Jesus preached the good news of the Kingdom of God, emphasizing peace and reconciliation. His resurrection confirmed his identity and authority.
c. AD 30s - 40s
Early Church Jerusalem
The apostles, initially focused on Jewish people, began preaching the Gospel in Jerusalem and surrounding areas, facing initial acceptance and persecution.
c. AD 40-45
Expansion to Samaria and Diaspora Jews
The Gospel spread beyond Jerusalem to Samaritans and Jews living outside Judea, indicating an early, though limited, expansion of the message.
This passage prophesies the coming of a child who will be called the 'Prince of Peace,' directly connecting to the 'peace through Jesus Christ' proclaimed in Acts 10:36.
John 3:16It emphasizes God's love for the whole world by sending His Son, mirroring the universal scope of Jesus' lordship and the peace He offers, as highlighted in Acts 10:36.
Ephesians 2:14This verse speaks of Jesus as our peace, who has broken down the dividing wall between Jews and Gentiles, illustrating the 'peace' that Jesus brings and His role as 'Lord of all' in uniting divided peoples.
Colossians 1:15-17It describes Jesus as the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation, through whom all things were created and in whom all things hold together, underscoring His supreme authority as 'Lord of all'.
barnesActs 10:36: "The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)"
The word - That is, this is the Word, or "the doctrine." Few passages in the New Testament have perplexed critics more than this. It has been difficult to ascertain to what the term "word" in the accusative case τὸν λόγον ton logon here refers. Our translation would lead us to suppose that it is synonymous with what is said in the following verse. But it should be remarke…
jfbActs 10:36: "The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)"
36-38. the word … sent unto the children of Israel—for to them (he would have them distinctly know) the Gospel was first preached, even as the facts of it took place on the special theater of the ancient economy.preaching peace by Jesus Christ—the glorious sum of all Gospel truth (1Co 1:20-22).he is Lord of all—exalted to embrace under the canopy of His peace, Jew and Gentile…
The verse emphasizes that Jesus's message was about "peace," which isn't just the absence of conflict, but a deep reconciliation – first with God, and then breaking down barriers between people. This profound peace is rooted in Jesus's authority as "Lord of all," meaning his reconciling work is for everyone, not just a select few.
Peter is addressing Cornelius and his household, explaining that God sent his message of salvation to Israel first. He emphasizes that this message, preached through Jesus Christ, offers peace and reconciliation and that Jesus is sovereign over everyone, not just Jews. This declaration sets the stage for Peter to explain how this universal Lord has now opened the way for Gentiles to receive God's good news as well.
Peter is addressing Cornelius and his household, explaining that God sent his message of salvation to Israel first. He emphasizes that this message, preached through Jesus Christ, offers peace and reconciliation and that Jesus is sovereign over everyone, not just Jews. This declaration sets the stage for Peter to explain how this universal Lord has now opened the way for Gentiles to receive God's good news as well.
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c. AD 40-50
Paul's Missionary Journeys Begin
The apostle Paul embarked on his missionary journeys, increasingly taking the Gospel to Gentile populations, a significant shift in its outreach.
c. AD 41-58— this verse
Peter's Ministry and Vision
Peter, a prominent apostle, experienced visions and events (like the one in Caesarea with Cornelius) that challenged his understanding of Jewish law and Gentile inclusion.
"As for the word that he sent to Israel, preaching good news of peace through Jesus Christ (he is Lord of all)," — The verse emphasizes that Jesus's message was about "peace," which isn't just the absence of conflict, but a deep reconciliation – first with God, and then breaking down barriers between people. This…
