2:30 Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had {x} sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne;(x) Had sworn solemnly. read more
2:32 {7} This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses.(7) Peter witnesses that Jesus Christ is the appointed everlasting King, which he manifestly proves by the gifts of the Holy Spirit and the testimony of David. read more
2:33 Therefore being by the {y} right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear.(y) Might and power of God. read more
2:36 Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath {z} made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.(z) Christ is said to be "made" because he was advanced to that dignity, and therefore it is not spoken with reference to his nature, but with reference to his position and high dignity. read more
2:38 {8} Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.(8) Repentance and remission of sins in Christ are two principles of the Gospel and therefore of our salvation: and they are obtained by the promises apprehended by faith, and are ratified by us in baptism; and with our salvation comes the power of the Holy Spirit (Ed.). read more
The feast of Pentecost in Israel looked forward to the very day on which God had decreed that the Spirit of God should come to form and indwell and empower the Church of God, which Christ had declared He would build (Matthew 16:18). He is the promise of the Father (Ch.1:4); He is sent by the Son from the Father (John 15:26); He has come of His own volition (John 16:13); for He is God. The disciples were with one accord in one place, a precious indication from the very beginning of the unity of... read more
THE FORMATION OF THE CHURCH THE DESCENT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (Acts 2:1-4 ) The Day of Pentecost alludes to the Levitical feast, with which we became acquainted in the Old Testament. The word is Greek, meaning fifty, the feast occurring fifty days after the offering of the barley sheaf in the Passover feast. It commemorated the wheat harvest and was sometimes called “the Feast of harvest” (Exodus 33:16 ), or “the Feast of Weeks,” (Exodus 34:22 ), or the “Day of the First Fruits” (Numbers... read more
Chapter 5 Prayer Almighty God, are we not all in one place, with one accord, and is not our heart steady towards thee in love and in eager expectation? Have we not come together in the one all-uniting and all-reconciling name of Jesus Christ thy Son? Wilt thou then withhold the gift of the Holy Ghost, and allow us to abide in our own emptiness and poverty of mind and heart wilt thou not rather open the windows of heaven and pour out a blessing until there be not room to receive it? Thy... read more
Chapter 6 Prayer Almighty God, may we not be as fools but as wise, having understanding of the meaning of things, and knowing what thou art doing in all the days as they brighten and die. Thou art alway most surely fulfilling thy Holy Word may we be numbered amongst those who are inspired with a great expectation, and who are constantly looking for the Lord's coming. Surely thou art alway coming, thou art nearer now than ever before; give us the insight which sees thee in the events of the... read more
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Geneva Study Bible - Acts 2:28
2:28 Thou hast {u} made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make me full of joy with thy countenance.(u) You have opened to me the way of true life. read more