What changes when the gospel goes to the Gentiles?
When the gospel goes to Gentiles, the whole format is inverted. The process given to Israel—repent, be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for remission of sin, and receive the gift of the Holy Spirit—is reversed for Gentiles.
Les explains that Peter’s preaching to Israel followed a set order: repentance, baptism in the name of Jesus Christ for remission of sin, and receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit. But as soon as the message goes to Gentiles, that process is inverted; the entire format is inverted. He notes this change is important and says the details will be examined later. In the Acts 7 setting, Stephen is still speaking to Israel—men, brethren, and fathers—who could claim Abraham as father, showing the Jewish context before the Gentile inversion.