We have many explanations for the harm we cause in life, including not foreseeing the effects of our actions. But though ignorance may explain our sins, does it excuse us from guilt? Peter speaks to this topic. He has accused
What were you thinking?
Acts is about a vital period in history when the foundations were laid upon which Jesus’ church has been built (Ep 2:19-22). Key to this task was the apostles’ teaching (2:42). They’d spent 3 years with Jesus, watching, listening, learning.
One big tent
Peter has spoken of Jerusalem’s sins against Christ (v22,23,36) & God’s vindication of him (v32, 33). Many now respond with an anxious cry (v37), to which Peter replies with a call to repent (v38). They must turn back to God
A fallen hero speaks
A few weeks before the day of Pentecost, the apostle Peter was too terrified to admit to a serving girl that he knew Jesus (Lk 22:54-61). But the Lord’s resurrection has utterly transformed him and now he is ready to