Was Peter still on covenant ground when he spoke in Acts 2:36?
Yes. At Acts 2:36 Peter speaks to the house of Israel, meaning Jews, not Gentiles. The context states he is still on covenant ground, and everything through the Gospels fulfills the covenant God made with Abraham. This confirms Peter's message was directed to Israel under that covenant.
Les explains that in Acts 2:36 Peter addresses 'all the house of Israel,' which is Jews, not Gentiles. He emphasizes that Peter is still on covenant ground, meaning the message continues the fulfillment of the covenant God made with Abraham. Everything through the Gospels, Les says, is the fulfilling of that Abrahamic covenant. Therefore Peter's Pentecost sermon is directed to Israel under that covenant framework.
Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.
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Who was Peter speaking to in Acts 2:36?
When Peter says 'all the house of Israel' in Acts 2:36, he is speaking to Jews, not to Gentiles.
Who is Peter addressing in Acts 2:36 when he says 'all the house of Israel'?
In Acts 2:36, Peter's phrase 'all the house of Israel' refers to Jews, not Gentiles.
Who is included in Peter's address in Acts 2:36?
In Acts 2:36 Peter is talking to 'all the house of Israel' only, and no one else is included; he is talking to Jews only.
To whom did Peter address his message in Acts 2:36?
In Acts 2:36, Peter addressed the entire house of Israel, not the Gentiles.