Les Feldick Bible Study

Does Peter repeat 'repent and be baptized for the remission of sins' later in his letters?

No, Peter does not repeat 'repent and be baptized for the remission of sins' in his later letters. He does not mention it anymore because that instruction is in his past. Instead, Peter emphasizes believing on Christ, the chief cornerstone, so believers will not be disappointed.

Les explains that Peter, coming out of Acts 2:38, does not repeat 'repent and be baptized for the remission of sin' in his later letter. He doesn't mention it anymore because that is even in Peter's past. Now Peter says the way to attain to not being disappointed is by believing. He quotes Scripture about the chief cornerstone laid in Zion, elect and precious, and says those who believe on Him shall not be disappointed. Les warns that many people today slip into eternity thinking they are going the right direction but end up disappointed. Peter tells them to put their faith in the rock of offense, the stone of stumbling, and let Him be precious to them, else they will be disappointed.

Acts 2:38

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.

More Questions

Why doesn't Peter repeat repent and be baptized in 1 Peter?

Peter does not repeat his Acts 2:38 instruction to repent and be baptized for the remission of sins here because that is now in Peter's past.

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.