Acts 2:32-33 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:14-36

Truths from Peter's sermon. A more glorious opportunity than that now presented no man could desire. Peter was the last man in the world likely to let it go unused. He instantly and, no doubt, eagerly appropriated it. In an animated and forcible address he repelled the idea that the apostles were acting under lower excitements, and showed that a new era had dawned upon the race, of which they should hasten to avail themselves. We gather from his words— I. THAT THE SOURCE OF ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:14-36

The Spirit speaking through the voice of an apostle. Notice— I. The SIMPLICITY AND DIRECTNESS of the sermon; beginning with the facts of the present, going back to the facts of the past, and ending in the solemn appeal to enter the kingdom of Christ. II. The SCRIPTURAL AUTHORITY on which it rests. The ancient promise of Messiah; the glory of the latter days; the prophetic psalms;—thus showing that the unbelief of those who despised that day of grace was inexcusable. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:22-36

The connection of the Christian events. All history has an inner logic and meaning, contained in the person and the love of God. The secret links of events may be in part traced by us. I. THE LIFE OF JESUS . 1. His simple and homely humanity. "Jesus of Nazareth," a name of scorn to many, of unpretentious lowliness to all. 2. His gracious, divinely attested career. Though poor and despised of men, the favor of God was upon him. And the proof was in the energy which... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:29-36

The first argument for the Resurrection. The apostles distinctly witnessed to the facts of the Resurrection, as having come within their own personal knowledge. But they also argued from Scripture, that the Lord's resurrection was the natural and necessary completion of Messiah's earthly mission. In the above passage is given the first specimen of such argumentation; and it should be carefully noted that it is fitted to Eastern rather than to Western modes of thought. The late Dr. Robert... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:32

Did God raise up for hath God raised up , A.V. Are witnesses (see Acts 1:22 , note). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:33

Being therefore for therefore being, A.V. ; poured for shed, A.V. ; see for now see, A.V. By the right hand , etc. Some render it," Being exalted to the right hand," etc.; or, "Being at the right hand of God exalted." It is very questionable whether the Greek will bear the first rendering; and it would have been more natural to express the second by εἰς τὴν δεξιάν . It is best, therefore, to take it as the A.V. and the R.V. do. Tile phrase is equivalent to that in Psalms... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:33

Royal bounty. "Being therefore," etc. I. RECEIVED OF THE FATHER . The throne of Christ is the right hand of the Father. " Righteousness and peace have kissed each other." The obedience of Christ rewarded. The highest manifestation of the Divine in the Man Christ Jesus. The only true view of infinite power is that which sees it on Christ's throne as the source of the Spirit of life. Man's power destroys, God's power creates and saves. The thrones of this world fall, because... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:33

The explanation of the signs of Pentecost. Recall what those sensible signs had been. We may not think that the sound of the wind was still heard, and it seems hardly likely that the tongues of flame continued to rest on the heads of the disciples. But the ability to speak in foreign languages was the sign that chiefly arrested the people's attention, and this may have continued throughout the day. Some of the audience had, no doubt, also seen the "tongues of flame." St. Peter here... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 2:32

This Jesus - Peter, having shown that it was predicted that the Messiah would rise, now affirms that such a resurrection occurred in the case of Jesus. If it was a matter of prophecy, all objection to the truth of the doctrine was taken away, and the only question was whether there was evidence that this had been done. The proof of this Peter now alleges, and offers his own testimony, and that of his brethren, to the truth of this great and glorious fact.We are all witnesses - It seems probable... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 2:33

Therefore, being by the right hand - The right hand among the Hebrews was often used to denote “power”; and the expression here means, not that he was exalted to the right hand of God. but by his power. He was raised from the dead by his power, and borne to heaven, triumphant over all his enemies. The use of the word “right hand” to denote “power” is common in the Scriptures: Job 40:14, “Thine own right hand can save thee”; Psalms 17:7, “Thou savest by thy right hand them that trust in thee”;... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:14-36

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:14-36

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:22-36

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:29-36

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:32

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:33

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:33

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:33

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 2:32

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 2:33

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