Which Roman centurion was the first Gentile convert to whom Peter was sent after a vision of a sheet filled with animals?
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Correct answer: Cornelius
Acts 10 describes Peter's visit to Cornelius's house in Caesarea. This event marked a turning point in the early Church, confirming that the Gospel was for Gentiles as well as Jews.
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