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Acts 2:36

Israel as Distinct Israel-Specific Promises

“Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.”

For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,

Until I make thy foes thy footstool.

Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.

Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?

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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Israel as Distinct

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Israel as Distinct

The verse addresses "all the house of Israel" as the immediate audience of Peter's sermon, but the content of the sermon itself (the resurrection of Jesus and his exaltation as Lord and Christ) is presented as a universal truth with implications for all who believe, regardless of their ethnic background. While the address is specific to Israel, the message is foundational to the Christian faith, which transcends ethnic boundaries.

Israel-Specific Promises

While the verse is addressed to "all the house of Israel," the core message is about the identity of Jesus as Lord and Christ, a theological declaration with universal implications, rather than a promise or covenant specifically for ethnic Israel.

Israel as Distinct

Related Verses

Acts 10:36

“The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)”

Acts 2:23

“Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain:”

Acts 2:32

“This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses.”

Acts 4:10

“Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.”

Acts 2:21

“And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”

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Israel as Distinct Israel-Specific Promises

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