Why doesn't Peter mention repent and be baptized in 1 Peter 2?
Peter does not repeat "repent and be baptized for the remission of sin" in 1 Peter 2 because that message is in his past. Instead, he directs his readers to believe on the chief cornerstone, Christ, so they will not be disappointed. Believing is now the way to attain that position.
Les explains that 1 Peter 2 quotes Scripture about Christ as the chief cornerstone, elect and precious. Peter asks how we attain to the position of not being disappointed—by believing. Les points out that coming out of Acts 2:38, Peter does not repeat "repent and be baptized for the remission of sin" because that is even in Peter's past. Now the emphasis is on believing on the stone, Christ, so that one is not disappointed.
Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.
What order does Acts 2:38 give for repentance, baptism, and receiving remission of sins?
Acts 2:38 presents the sequence as repentance first, then baptism in the name of Jesus Christ, and then remission of sins. The order is crucial: repent, be baptized, and afterward receive remission of sins. The context emphasizes watching every word and the order Peter gave.
What are the steps Peter gives in Acts 2:38 for salvation and the Holy Spirit?
Acts 2:38 sets forth repentance, water baptism, remission of sins, and the gift of the Holy Spirit. Peter's hearers were to repent and be baptized; then they would receive forgiveness, and the Holy Spirit would come upon them. This was the criteria given to those hearers.
More Questions
Who was Peter addressing in Acts 2:38 when he said repent and be baptized?
In Acts 2:38 Peter was speaking to the house of Israel (identified in verse 36), telling every one of them to repent and be baptized.
Who was Acts 2:38's command to repent and be baptized given to?
Acts 2:38 is tied to Acts 2:36, and it was the people of Israel who were to understand that they needed to repent and be baptized.