douge Posted November 6, 2018 Group: Senior Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 354 Topics Per Day: 0.17 Content Count: 964 Content Per Day: 0.46 Reputation: 181 Days Won: 0 Joined: 07/14/2018 Status: Offline Share Posted November 6, 2018 5:30 The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree. 5:31 Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. Here Peter was speaking of Christ's resurrection and how Christ has been exalted to God's right hand. It is Israel that receives salvation. He is admonishing them of their guilt for the crucifixion and seeking their repentance. There is no mention here of Gentiles nor the salvation provided by that cross. Peter is preaching the gospel of the Circumcision, which is, Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; Jesus's resurrection assured his return to establish His Kingdom on earth; the nation of Israel needed to repent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marilyn C Posted November 6, 2018 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 30 Topic Count: 266 Topics Per Day: 0.07 Content Count: 13,201 Content Per Day: 3.49 Reputation: 8,497 Days Won: 12 Joined: 12/21/2013 Status: Offline Birthday: 10/06/1947 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Hi douge, Yes the (pre-ascension) Apostle Peter is speaking to the Jews (his responsibility) however......note that Jesus is exalted to the right hand of the Father above ALL. Therefore Jesus is LORD AND SAVIOUR OF ALL. And that is the theme of Acts `JESUS IS LORD OF ALL ` - every race tribe etc. Marilyn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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