Pause for thought

Peter told the people to listen carefully as he explained to them that David when writing Psalm 16.: 8-11 was not speaking of himself, but writing as a Prophet of the Messiah’s resurrection and glorification 2:25-29.

Another of David’s prophecies in psalm 101:1 records the conversation between God the Father and God the Son 2:34.

Peter proves that the resurrection of Jesus the Christ is prophesied by King David in the scriptures, and expects his hearers to readily accept Jesus of Nazareth as their promised Messiah 2:36.

Peters call to those devout Jews to repent, was a call to change their minds about who Jesus really was. They responded and believed that Jesus really was the one David had spoken of, their long promised Messiah who had died to take away their sins. On day one over 3000 new Christians joined the church 2:41-47.

Acts 2:38 Baptism is not a means of forgiveness and salvation ( This verse is better understood as “because of remission of sins” Believers are baptised in water because their sins have already been remitted and because of their faith in Christ, not that sins should be remitted) Although baptism doesn’t save us for the early church there was not a long separation between believing in Christ and getting baptised as is often the case today. And the same can be said about the gift of the Spirit. The words of Peter need to be heard and acted upon today “ repent, believe, and be baptised and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit” ( I feel todays church keeps new believers hanging about to long)

A verse to remember

Now He sits on the throne of highest honour in heaven, at God’s right hand. And the Father as He had promised, gave Him the Holy Spirit to pour out upon us, just as you hear and see today Acts 2:33 N.L.T.

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