You are missing the fact that in both verses presented, Peter is discussing water baptism specifically.
Peter's question in Acts 10:47 "Can any man forbid that Cornelius and others should not be water baptized since God has filled them with His Spirit? He is saying is there anyone that thinks we should refuse to water baptize these people.
And secondly, Peter tells the Jewish leaders that since God had filled them with His Spirit who was he to withstand God by refusing to administer baptism. (Acts 11:17) After Peter's explanation as to why he administered water baptisms, the leaders hold their peace and glorify God, saying, "Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life." Acts 11:18
Peter's question in Acts 10:47 "Can any man forbid that Cornelius and others should not be water baptized since God has filled them with His Spirit? He is saying is there anyone that thinks we should refuse to water baptize these people.
And secondly, Peter tells the Jewish leaders that since God had filled them with His Spirit who was he to withstand God by refusing to administer baptism. (Acts 11:17) After Peter's explanation as to why he administered water baptisms, the leaders hold their peace and glorify God, saying, "Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life." Acts 11:18
The question in Acts 10:47 had nothing to do with water baptism being more than a public display and procuring remission of sins.
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