GCEChristian Religious StudiesThe Early Church2022

The conversion of Cornelius was particularly significant to the early church because it

Aconfirmed that the Holy Spirit could be received without baptism
Bdemonstrated that salvation through Christ was available to GentilesCORRECT
Cproved that Roman soldiers could become leaders in the church
Dshowed that circumcision was no longer necessary for Jewish Christians
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
Acts 10 narrates how Peter was directed by God through a vision to visit Cornelius, a Roman centurion and Gentile. When the Holy Spirit fell on Cornelius and his household, Peter and the Jewish Christians with him were astonished that God had granted repentance and the gift of the Spirit to Gentiles. This event was a turning point showing that salvation was not exclusive to Jews.
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