Acts 2:26-47 ASV

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 2:34-35

“For David ascended not into the heavens: but he says himself, The Lord said to my Lord, Sit you on my right hand, until I make your enemies the footstool of your feet.” He then again contrasts David’s situation with that of Jesus. He had drawn attention to the fact that David was still in his tomb. Now he stresses that, unlike Jesus, David had not ascended into heaven. Here then is One greater than David, great David’s greater son, of whom David had said, “The Lord said to my Lord, Sit you on... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 2:36

“Let all the house of Israel therefore know assuredly, that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified.” Peter then brings them to his final conclusion. All the house of Israel, (all those who claimed descent from Jacob), should therefore recognise from a combination of these Scriptures and what has happened here that God has made Jesus, this Jesus Whom they had crucified, both Lord and Christ (Messiah). The crucified Jesus is also He Who has been raised from the dead... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 2:37

The Response of His Hearers (2:37-41). ‘Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brethren, what shall we do?” ’ What they had seen and heard had convinced many of them. Their hearts and consciences were pricked, and they appealed to the group of Apostles as to what they should do. (Matthias now had to stand with the other Apostles in seeking to lead them through to the truth). We may readily trace the cause of the ‘cutting to the... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 2:38

‘And Peter said to them, “Repent you, and be baptised every one of you on the name of Jesus Christ to the remission of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Peter summarises what they must do. They are to ‘repent’, to have a change of heart and mind about the Lord Jesus Christ, and about their sin, and turn to Him. They are to be baptised ‘on (epi) the name of Jesus Christ’ unto the forgiveness of sins. Then they will receive this same gift of the Holy Spirit as the... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 2:39

“For to you is the promise, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call to him.” Peter then reminds them that what he is declaring is what God had already promised them and speaks in such a way as to remind them of Isaiah’s prophecies. The promise is to them, and to their children, and to all who are afar off. These words echo the prophets (Isaiah 33:13; Isaiah 57:19; Ezekiel 11:6; Joel 3:8; Micah 4:7; Zechariah 6:15 - the Jews scattered... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 2:40

‘And with many other words he testified, and exhorted them, saying, “Save yourselves from this crooked generation.” ’ We are now specifically informed that we have only been given the gist of Peter’s message. He spoke many other things, testifying to them and exhorting them, and the continual heart of his plea was that they would save themselves from the twisted and ‘crooked generation’ among whom they found themselves. The Israelites who wandered in the wilderness were also described as a... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 2:41

‘They then who received his word were baptised, and there were added to them in that day about three thousand souls.’ The result was the ‘adding’ to them of around three thousand people. ‘Three thousand’ indicates a goodly and complete number in great contrast with the one hundred and twenty. There is a multiplication of people being received by the Lord. There may also here be an intended contrast with the three thousand men who were slaughtered because of Israel’s disobedience with the molten... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 2:42-45

‘And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread and the prayers. And fear came on every soul. And many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. And all that believed were together, and had all things common, and they sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all, according as any man had need.’ The infant church now met regularly together and we here learn of their activities in summarised form. It is quite probable that... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 2:42-47

The Kingly Rule of God Is Revealed As Present In The Life of the New Congregation of Israel (2:42-47). Now, as a result of Pentecost, we have the beginnings of the Kingly Rule of God manifested on earth as the believers grow in faith together, share food together, pray together, share together, and reveal their love for one another, and continue to expand. All this is what would be expected of those who have entered the new age under the Kingly Rule of God. For examples see Isaiah 25:6... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 2:46-47

‘And day by day, continuing steadfastly with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread at home, they took their food with gladness and singleness of heart, praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to them day by day those who were being saved.’ And this continued on day by day, meeting in the Temple, meeting at each others homes, and sharing their food together, and they were full of gladness, being singlehearted towards each other and in living out what they... read more

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 2:34-35

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 2:36

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 2:37

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 2:38

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 2:39

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 2:40

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 2:41

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 2:42-45

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 2:42-47

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 2:46-47

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