In Acts chapter 2, who is God dealing with?
In Acts chapter 2, God is dealing with Israel, not the Gentiles. At Pentecost, Peter addresses the house of Israel, declaring that God made Jesus both Lord and Christ. This confirms the focus remains on Israel before the later turn to the Gentiles.
Les explains that Acts chapter 2 is still God dealing with Israel, specifically on the day of Pentecost. Peter, in verse 36, calls all the house of Israel to know assuredly that God made Jesus, whom they crucified, both Lord and Christ. Les emphasizes that this confirms God's dealing is with Israel at that point, before the later raising up of another apostle sent to the Gentiles with the Gospel of the grace of God. The contrast is that God had previously dealt with Israel, and Israel continued to reject, so He turned to the Gentiles.
Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.
More Questions
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 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.
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.