1. The Acts of the Apostles
Peter’s Sermon
“Hear These Words”
Acts 2 Summary
Sunday – June 19, 2016
Many of the slides used in this presentation are prepared by Joe Price and are used and adapted with his permission.

2. Jesus of Nazareth, Acts 2:22-36 He is Lord and Christ
God approved Jesus, Acts 2:22
Miracles (mighty works): Source of power
Wonders: Effect they had on people
Signs: Testimony of divine approval, John 3:2; 5:36
Reasonable and reasoned approach: Even His enemies did not deny His miracles, John 11:47 (Matthew 12:24)

3. Jesus of Nazareth, Acts 2:22-36 He is Lord and Christ
You killed Jesus, Acts 2:23
God knew the crucifixion would happen
Determined purpose and foreknowledge, Luke 22:22; Acts 3:18; 4:28; 26:22-23
No accident; God was not taken by surprise (Matthew 16:21; 17:23; Matthew 26:24; Luke 24:25-27, 46; Ephesians 3:10-11 )
“Delivered up” by the Jews to the Romans

4. Jesus of Nazareth, Acts 2:22-36 He is Lord and Christ
God raised up Jesus, Acts 2:24-32
Fulfilled prophecy, 2:24-31
David, 2:24-29, 31; Psalms 16:8-11
God’s oath to David, 2:30; 2 Samuel 7:12-13
Eyewitnesses, 2:32
The apostles with miraculous, confirming signs (Mark 16:20)
1 Corinthians 15

5. Jesus of Nazareth, Acts 2:22-36 He is Lord and Christ
God exalted Jesus, Acts 2:33-35
Proof: Presence of Holy Spirit, 2:33
Jesus promised this, John 14:12; 15:26
Holy Spirit is now with them (tongues)
At God’s right hand, 2:34-35 (Psalms 110:1); Daniel 7:13-14; Ephesians 1:22-23

6. Jesus of Nazareth, Acts 2:22-36 He is Lord and Christ
Conclusion: Application, Acts 2:36
Clear, concise, conclusive, and convincing
Not delivered with anger or contempt
Intended to convict the sinners of their sin, and save them, John 16:8-9

7. Results of Sermon, Acts 2:37-41 The Lost are Saved
Effect of the truth on good hearts, 2:37
Plea of convicted believers, 2:37
Remedy is stated, 2:38-40
Repent and be baptized for remission of sins, 2:38
Receive the gift of the Holy Spirit, 2:38
Promise of salvation is available to all, 2:39; 2:21
Many words of exhortation, 2:40

8. Results of Sermon, Acts 2:37-41 The Lost are Saved
“Repent ye, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins.”
Matthew 26:28
“for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many unto remission of sins.”
Response of convicted believers, 2:41

9. Results of Salvation, Acts 2:42-47 The Church of Christ
Saved were added to the church, 2:41, 47
Faithful continuance, 2:42-43 (single- mindedness)
Unity of believers, 2:44-46; John 17:20
Favor with God and all the people, 2:47

10. Results of Salvation, Acts 2:42-47 The Church of Christ
“And they continued stedfastly. 1 Corinthians 15:58; 2 Peter 1:5-11
in the apostles' teaching. Acts 13:5ff
and fellowship, koinōnia, partnership of those sharing something in common.
in the breaking of bread (Matthew 26:26-
29; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26).
and the prayers.” a regular part of our lives