Who was Peter speaking to in Acts 2:38 and what did he tell them to do?
In Acts 2:38, Peter addressed the house of Israel, identified in verse 36. He told them, "Repent and be baptized," and the call was to every one of them. The context emphasizes that this command was given to the nation of Israel, not to some other group.
Les explains that Acts 2:38 follows Acts 2:36, where Peter is speaking to the house of Israel. Peter says, "Repent and be baptized," and when the question is asked how many, the answer is "Every one of you." Les also connects this to Israel's calling as a kingdom of priests, a go-between between man and God, if they were obedient. The passage presents Israel as the nation being addressed.
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.
Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.
What did Peter command the men of Israel to do in Acts 2?
Peter commanded the men of Israel to repent and be baptized, every one of them, in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, with the promise that they would receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. This was a national call to recognize Jesus as Messiah and King.
Who was God dealing with in Acts chapter 2?
God was dealing with Israel in Acts chapter 2. At Pentecost, Peter addressed all the house of Israel, declaring that God had made the same Jesus whom they crucified both Lord and Christ. The context explains that this was still God's dealing with Israel, not yet the broader Gentile outreach.
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 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.
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.
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.