Acts 15 settles the gospel’s center: God saves by grace through faith for Jew and Gentile alike. A wise letter preserves table fellowship so mission can flourish.
Bible Themes and Doctrines
Acts 15 settles the gospel’s center: God saves by grace through faith for Jew and Gentile alike. A wise letter preserves table fellowship so mission can flourish.
Herod kills James and jails Peter, yet an angel opens the way and a proud king falls. Acts 12 shows a praying church, real deliverance, and God’s word flourishing.
Acts 10 brings a praying centurion and a praying apostle together by God’s design. The Spirit falls on Gentiles as Peter preaches Christ, signaling that forgiveness and life in Jesus truly cross every border.
God has given everything needed for a godly life through knowing Christ. 2 Peter 1 urges steady growth and attention to Scripture’s lamp until the day dawns.
Peter’s fearless defense before the Sanhedrin reaffirmed Jesus as the exalted Prince and Savior and declared that salvation is still offered to Israel. Though the Jewish leaders resisted, the Holy Spirit bore witness to Christ’s resurrection, foreshadowing the future restoration of Israel.
Peter’s bold defense before the Sanhedrin declared Jesus as the rejected cornerstone and the only source of salvation. Though Israel had denied their Messiah, the invitation to believe remained open, pointing toward the future restoration of Israel and the fulfillment of God’s kingdom promises.
Peter’s sermon at Solomon’s Portico was a direct call to Israel to repent and recognize Jesus as the Messiah. He connected their national repentance to the coming Kingdom, showing that the fulfillment of God’s promises depended on their response to Christ.
Peter’s revelation about salvation for the Gentiles marked a turning point in God’s redemptive plan, demonstrating that Jews and Gentiles are equal in Christ. This pivotal event reminds believers of the inclusivity of the gospel and the unity of the Church in the dispensation of grace.