And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead.
He told us to go out and tell everyone the truth: God chose Jesus to be the judge of everyone, those who are alive and those who have died.
Jesus isn't just a teacher or inspiration, he's literally the one God picked to judge every soul that's ever lived.
📚 Historical Context
Acts 10 describes a pivotal moment in the early church when Peter, one of Jesus' apostles, was divinely guided to visit Cornelius, a devout Roman centurion, breaking down barriers between Jews and Gentiles. This occurred shortly after Jesus' resurrection and ascension, as the apostles were spreading the gospel and facing questions about who could be included in God's kingdom. In this verse, Peter is recounting Jesus' direct command to preach and testify that He has been appointed by God as the judge of both the living and the dead.
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