What did Peter say to Israel about Jesus in his early Acts message?
Peter told Israel that Jesus Christ of Nazareth was the one they crucified, that He was who He said He was and had proven it, and that God raised Him from the dead. He also declared Jesus to be the stone the builders set at naught, now become the head of the corner.
Les explains that Peter’s message to Israel centered on their responsibility and God’s vindication of Jesus. Peter did not use church-ground language such as “who died for you?” or “who died for your sins?” Instead, he said “whom you crucified.” He affirmed Jesus was who He said He was, had proven it, and God raised Him from the dead. Peter added that Jesus was still waiting in glory to come back and fulfill what He had begun, and he identified Him as the stone the builders set at naught that became the head of the corner.
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What did Peter tell the nation of Israel about Jesus in Acts, according to Les?
Peter's message to Israel was limited to the points that Israel had killed Jesus, that Jesus was who he said he was and had proven it, and that God had raised Jesus from the dead.