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Acts 2:36

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

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Until I make thy foes thy footstool.

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

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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?

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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

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
Israel as Distinct

Cross-References

Mark 1:15Thematic

“And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.”

Luke 2:11Thematic

“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.”

Acts 5:30Thematic

“The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree.”

Matthew 28:18Thematic

“And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.”

Romans 14:8Thematic

“For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord’s.”

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