Yes, according to Peter, if Israel repented and was converted, their sins would be blotted out, times of refreshing would come, and God would send Jesus Christ to be their King.
Peter's message in Acts 3:19-21 ties Israel's repentance directly to the fulfillment of covenant promises, including the sending of Christ for the kingdom. This was conditional on national repentance, as every Jew would need to be converted. Israel's failure to repent led to God turning to the Gentiles.
Acts 3:19-21 — This passage directly answers the question, linking repentance and conversion to the blotting out of sins, times of refreshing, and the sending of Jesus Christ.
In Acts 3:19-21, Peter says, 'Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord; And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you: Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began.' This indicates that repentance and conversion lead to forgiveness and the future restoration of all things.
Les Feldick teaches that in Acts 3:19-20, Peter is clearly telling Israel that if they repent and believe that Jesus is the Messiah, God will send Him back to set up the Kingdom. The 'times of refreshing' refer to the fulfillment of the covenant and Kingdom promises. This is not about evangelizing the world but about Israel's national conversion. Les explains that Peter knew Daniel's 70th week and the tribulation had to occur first, but it all hinged on Israel's repentance. Israel continued to reject, so God turned to the Gentiles with the age of grace.
Peter promised that if Israel repented and was converted, their sins would be blotted out, and times of refreshing would come from the presence of the Lord. Then God would send Jesus Christ, who would be their King and fulfill the covenant promises made to the fathers (Clip 1, Clip 2).
Les emphasizes that the coming of the Kingdom was conditional on Israel's national repentance. Every Jew would have to accept Christ as the Messiah. This was the same message John the Baptist preached. Since Israel rejected, the Kingdom program was postponed, and God turned to the Gentiles (Clip 4, Clip 5).
Les points out that Peter knew about Daniel's 70th week and the times of restitution, which would include the Tribulation. Peter understood that all these events were part of the prophetic program, but they hinged on Israel's repentance. He was appealing to the nation on the basis of Old Testament prophecy, not yet understanding the Church Age (Clip 6, Clip 7).
Why the 12 Disciples Never Preached to Gentiles — Acts 1:8
To give them power. Now, I would like to try to make people think, what kind of power does God have in mind for the Twelve in particular, and for these believing Jews who will be coming along? To carry on where He left off. Now in His earthly ministry, what was highlighted almost every day of His experience in those three years? Miracles, signs and wonders.
Times of Refreshing and Sending Christ
Les explains that Acts 3:19-20 means if Israel repents, God would send Jesus Christ to fulfill the covenant promises and bring the Kingdom.
Repentance Leads to Christ as King
Les emphasizes that the purpose of sending Jesus was to be their King, and the times of restitution involve the seven-year Tribulation.
Christ's Return Conditional on Israel's Repentance
Les shows that Peter announced that if Israel repented, Christ would return to set up His kingdom, and this was not an afterthought but prophesied from the beginning.
Requirement of Every Jew's Conversion
Les points out that for God to resume His program with Israel, every Jew would have to be converted and accept Christ as Messiah, a message first preached by John the Baptist.
Israel's Rejection Led to Turning to Gentiles
Les contrasts the potential for Israel to evangelize the Gentiles with their actual rejection, which caused God to turn to the Gentiles with the age of grace.
Dependence on Israel's Repentance
Les explains that Peter knew the Tribulation and Christ's return were part of prophecy, but all hinged on Israel's repentance, which is the key to the 'times of refreshing.'
Peter's Limited Understanding at That Time
Les notes that Peter did not understand the Church Age, as he was still appealing to Israel based on Old Testament prophecy, and Israel continued to reject.
Acts 3:19: Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;
This verse states the immediate result of repentance and conversion: sins blotted out and times of refreshing.
Acts 3:20: And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you:
God will send Jesus Christ for the purpose of fulfilling the Kingdom promises, as Les emphasizes.
Acts 3:21: Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began.
Christ remains in heaven until the restoration of all things, which includes the Kingdom and the Tribulation.
Acts 3:25: Ye are the children of the prophets, and of the covenant which God made with our fathers, saying unto Abraham, And in thy seed shall all the kindreds of the earth be blessed.
Peter reminds Israel of their covenant relationship with God, foundational to the promises of the Kingdom.
According to Peter, if Israel repented and was converted, their sins would be blotted out, times of refreshing would come, and God would send Jesus Christ to be their King, fulfilling the covenant promises (Clip 1, Clip 2).
Yes, Les teaches that the coming of the Kingdom was conditional on Israel's national repentance, as every Jew needed to accept Christ. Israel rejected, so God turned to the Gentiles (Clip 4, Clip 5).
No, at that time Peter did not understand the Church Age; he was still appealing to Israel based on Old Testament prophecy. The Church Age was later revealed through Paul (Clip 7).
Watch the Teaching: Why the 12 Disciples Never Preached to Gentiles — Acts 1:8