Les Feldick Bible Study

How does the Gentile conversion process differ from the Jewish process Peter preached?

For Israel, the order was repentance, baptism in Jesus' name for remission of sins, then receiving the Holy Spirit. For Gentiles, the format is inverted; the entire order is reversed, though the context does not yet detail the Gentile sequence.

Les teaches that Peter's message to Israel was to repent, be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and then receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. But when the gospel goes to Gentiles, the process is inverted—the whole format is reversed. The context indicates this inversion but does not yet spell out the Gentile order, saying it will be examined later.

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.

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What was Peter's message to the Jews at Pentecost?

Peter preached to the children of Israel that they should repent, be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.