Bible Discussion Thread

Here are scriptures where Peter preached a message of repentance, faith in Jesus as Messiah, plus works (obedience, water baptism, etc.)-mainly directed to Israel as part of the "Kingdom Gospel" ( Matthew 4:17), distinct from Paul's "Gospel of the Grace of God" ( Acts 20:24).

Peter's Kingdom Gospel - Repentance, Faith, and Works

1. Acts 2:36-38 - Pentecost sermon

"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."

Repentance

Water baptism required for remission of sins

Holy Spirit as a result of obedience

2. Acts 3:19-21 - Second temple sermon to Israel

"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"

Repentance = condition for forgiveness

Tied to future kingdom blessings

3. Acts 5:32

"And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him."

Obedience (works) as a condition to receive the Holy Ghost

4. 1 Peter 1:2

"Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ..."

Election tied to obedience

Sprinkling of blood = cleansing, yet connected with obedient response

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