Acts 2:14-41
Peter’s Sermon & Response

Acts 2:12-41

Stephen Armstrong explores the significance of the day of Pentecost, the arrival of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles, and the subsequent reaction of the crowd.

The sermon delves into the unique occurrence of the Holy Spirit being bestowed upon the Apostles after their belief in Christ, contrasting this with the typical pattern of receiving the Holy Spirit at the moment of belief. He emphasizes that this special event, marked by the outward manifestations of speaking in tongues and other miracles, served to highlight a new era of God's ministry through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit for every believer.

Armstrong also examines Peter's first sermon to the crowd, analyzing his use of scripture and his call to repentance and baptism. The sermon concludes by discussing the crucial connection between salvation, repentance, and baptism for the Jewish generation of Peter's time, emphasizing the urgency of their response to avoid the judgment that was coming upon Israel.