Peter Preached to His Kinsman Not Gentiles – Acts 2 & 3

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On June 12, 2023

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Peter Preached Mightily to His Kinsman Not Gentiles - Acts 2 & 3
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50 Days After the Lord’s Ascension

 

Peter, in his earnestness, continues to appeal to the nation of Israel, urging them to repent for the grave act of killing their own Messiah, their promised King. He passionately pleads with them to accept the One they Killed (Jesus) as their King, and God will still send His Son to set up the promised Kingdom. However, despite Peter’s heartfelt appeals, the nation of Israel stubbornly rejects this offer.

 

Does this mark the pinnacle of Israel’s final rejection? Well, it is not the absolute end, but it certainly signifies a significant turning point. The nation of Israel reaches its height of rejection when they stone Stephen in Acts 7:54-60. From that moment onward, Israel begins its descent into dispersion, and their beloved Temple is ultimately destroyed in 70 A.D, with Jesus’ prophetic words in Matthew 24:1-2 regarding the destruction of the temple. At this juncture, God shifts His focus to the Gentiles, NOT to change His plan but to fulfill His predetermined plan (Acts 2:23; 2 Timothy 1:9; Romans 11:32; Ephesians 3:1-11).

 

This brings us to the mystery or secret that has been hidden in the mind of God since before the world began (Romans 16:25; 11:25; Colossians 1:24-27; Ephesians 3:1-11). The concept of God calling out a distinct group of people for His name (Act 15:14). This group, often referred to by Paul as the Body of Christ or the Church (1 Corinthians 12:12-14; Colossians 1:24), is the chosen bride of Christ (Ephesians 5:25-27). The body of Christ, which is His church purchased by the Lord’s shed blood (Acts 20:28) is made up of both Jews and Gentiles (Galatians 3:28) but mostly Gentiles (Romans 11:25). All saved in this dispensation of Grace (Ephesians 3:1-3) by grace through faith alone (Ephesians 2:8-9) in the finished work of the cross alone (Romans 4:4-5; Ephesians 2:8-9) apart from keeping the Mosaic law and temple worship (Romans 3:21).

 

The Gospel

 

‘Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you—unless you believed in vain. For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures, ‘

I Corinthians 15:1-4

 

Get out your Bible and Study. Listed below are the verses as they appear in the post. Use the timeline as a reference.

Bible timeline showing when Peter preached at Pentecost

Acts 2:22-38
Acts 3:19
Acts 7:54-60
Matthew 24:1-2
Acts 2:23
2 Timothy 1:9
Romans 11:32
Ephesians 3:1-11
Romans 16:25
Romans 11:25
Colossians 1:24-27
Ephesians 3:1-11
Acts 15:14
1 Corinthians 12:12-14
Colossians 1:24
Ephesians 5:25-27
Acts 20:28
Galatians 3:28
Romans 11:25
Ephesians 3:1-3
Ephesians 2:8-9
Romans 4:4-5
Ephesians 2:8-9
Romans 3:21
1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Please note that some verses are mentioned multiple times throughout the post.

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What Saith the Scripture?

Most problems in interpreting Bible passages arise from neglecting a passage’s context. The guiding principle of sound interpretation is to take a passage literally. Not maintaining this discipline, interpreting Scripture becomes made up, man’s idea, fantasy, and the passage can mean almost anything. The result is erroneous and ridiculous interpretations.

Another important principle to sound Bible interpretation is to read Scripture “in-time”. In other words, we have to read and study the Bible as a progressive revelation. Not getting ahead of God’s revelation.

God’s plan of redemption for mankind wasn’t revealed all at once to Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, Isaiah, or any of the other old testament prophets. Not even Peter and the eleven were given the full counsel of God. The Lord revealed to each of the aforementioned what they needed at their particular time in Biblical history. A hermeneutical method that does not approach Scripture as a progressive revelation leads to erroneous interpretations.

To be a good bible student one must maintain a literal, grammatical and historical (in-time) hermeneutic. There has been much too much of man’s theology governing Scripture when it is God’s Word alone that reigns over theology.

 

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Who's writing?

Identify the author of the book and passage.

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Who is the author writing too?

Who is the audience? Yes, all Scripture is for us but not all of Scripture is directed to us our salvation and doctrine (how to live our daily lives). To say all of Scripture is, is erroneous interpretation.

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When was the Book or Passage written?

This is necessary to identify the time and historical context.

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What were the circumstances when it was written? (what was going on)

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What was going on before and after it was written?

What happen before and after the particular Book or Passage you’re reading?

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What is the HISTORICAL CONTEXT OF THE VERSE?

Where does the Bible verse fit in Biblical history. Use the answers from the list of these questions to identify the “historical context”.

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Are there other passages that the Author has written to help expand on the verse your reading?

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Utilize the full counsel of God to illuminate the passage

All of Scripture fits perfectly.

 

The Good News

salvation

Salvation is a FREE GIFT from God. You don’t have to do anything but believe by faith that God sent His only Son Jesus Christ to die for your sins, was buried, and rose from the dead 3 days later.

THE GOOD NEWS

SALVATION

Salvation is a FREE GIFT from God. SALVATION IS BY FAITH ALONE & FAITH IS BELIEVING WHAT GOD SAYS.

  1. God declares all mankind sinners and we all fall short of Glory of God. Romans 3:23
  2. The payment for our sin is death. Romans 6:23
  3. But God…because he loved you so much sent His own Son, Jesus Christ, to die in your place, for your sins, was buried, and rose from the dead three days later. 1 Cor 15:1-4; 2cor 5:21

All God asks is that you believe by faith alone in 1, 2, & 3. That you’re a sinner, separated from God but God sent his Son to die for your sins, was buried & rose again 3 days later.

that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.

Romans 10:9

Do You Believe?

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