Acts 10:43

All the prophets. As in his earlier speeches, so here, Peter reveals an understanding of the meaning of OT prophecy in regard to Christ and His work. Doubtless much of this was the result of the teaching that he and the other apostles received from Christ in the interval between His resurrection and His ascension. In the present instance Peter probably had reference to such passages as Isaiah 49:6; Joel 2:32. The fact that Peter uses OT scriptures to reinforce his argument is evidence that he knew Cornelius and his household were familiar with those writings.

Through his name. These words must have made a deep impression upon Peter’s eager listeners. Here was the answer to their doubts and perplexities. They were to find salvation, not by submitting themselves to circumcision, nor to the traditions of the Jews, nor to all that these things implied, but by the simple act of faith in Christ and in the power of His name. Their salvation was in the power of Christ’s divine attributes, of which His name was an inclusive symbol. Through Jesus Christ of Nazareth, they, Gentiles though they were, would receive the remission of sins that their aroused consciences taught them was the necessary condition of peace with God. The satisfaction of their previous yearnings put them in a spiritual condition to join in the wonderful event the next verse narrates.

Whosoever believeth. This is the promise of John 3:16. Here Peter reiterates it, as Paul did later. Salvation is by acceptance of the grace of God through Jesus Christ, and not by the works of the law. The works follow the receiving of the gift of salvation.

Remission of sins. See Acts 2:38; 3:19.