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The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:39

God's promise of the Spirit. "For to you is the promise," etc. I. Consider it as the NEED of man, and the fulfillment of that whole dispensation of mercy under which man was placed when he fell. 1. Trace it through the bestowments of the Old Testament, and show that while God was ever bestowing his Spirit, both in special manifestations as in the inspiration of his messengers, and in individual life, yet the requirement of man was that in connection with a larger communication... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:40

He testified, and exhorted for did he testify and exhort, A.V.; crooked for untoward, A.V. Save yourselves , etc. The idea is that the crooked generation which denied and crucified the Lord is hurrying on to their destruction. Those who would not perish with them must come out from amongst them and be separate from them ( 2 Corinthians 6:1-18 :19), and seek safely in the ark of Christ's Church ( 1 Peter 3:21 ), as Noah did in the ark, and as Lot did in Zoar. So the jailer at... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:41

They then for then they, A.V.; received for gladly received, A.V. and T.R.; there were added unto them in that day for the same day there were added unto them, A.V. Gladly received . The best manuscripts omit ἀσμενως , which, indeed, is superfluous, as the word ἀποδέχομαι contains in itself the idea of a kind reception—a welcome ( Luke 8:40 ; Acts 15:4 ; Acts 24:3 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:41-42

The beginning of great things. "Then they that gladly received his word," etc. Trace the instrumentality from the shore of Lake Gennesaret, through the fail and restoration of Peter, to the day of Pentecost. One man standing up in that multitude endowed with spiritual gifts—with the proclamation of the gospel, or the sling and stone with which to conquer. I. A WONDERFUL TESTIMONY TO THE KINGDOM OF CHRIST . 1. The victory over prejudice, indifference, fear—all the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:41-44

Early impulses of Christian disciples. Estimate the fervor of feeling which those knew who had found the Messiah; had found him altogether more glorious, more spiritual, than their highest thoughts had ever conceived, and actually felt the joy of forgiveness from him, and the inward witness of his sealing Spirit. It was a time of rapture and intensity, in which all selfish thoughts would be easily overcome, and the common joy bind all together in common bonds. In their enthusiasm they... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:41-47

Spiritual fervor. The Pentecostal outpour was more than a mere flashing forth of Divine energy, suddenly emitted and immediately withdrawn; it was the communication of Divine power which remained in the Church and resulted in lasting spiritual fervor. This fervor, no doubt, took certain exceptional and temporary forms. 1. There were miracles wrought by the apostles ( Acts 2:43 ). 2. There was a community of goods ( Acts 2:44 , Acts 2:45 ), which was so far from being... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:41-47

Effects of the Pentecostal day. I. IMMEDIATE CHANGE ON THE PART OF MANY . Three thousand were found receptive to the truth, so powerfully attested in word and deed, and submitted to baptism. II. PERSEVERANCE IN DISCIPLESHIP . That the conversion was genuine is shown by their diligent attention to the apostolic instruction, and frequentation of the Christian society. Perhaps no better tests of genuine change can be found. The breaking of bread and the prayers stand... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:42

Teaching for doctrine, A.V.; in the breaking for and in breaking, A.V. and T.R.; the prayers for in prayer, A.V. And fellowship ; better, as in the margin, in fellowship; not meaning the apostles' fellowship, but the fellowship of the Church—that common life of close brotherhood in which all that they did was done in common, and all that they possessed was possessed in common, so that there seemed to be but one heart and one mind amongst them all. Breaking of bread ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:42-47

The first regime of the body of Christ's disciples as a Christian community. "And they continued steadfastly … such as should be saved." It may be conceded that the history in these verses acknowledges to some appearance of repetition. This is appearance, however, rather than reality. The first of these verses gives in the highest possible form the headings of a subject which is developed a little more fully in the following five verses; and these same verses find room for a touch or two... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 2:29

Men and brethren - This passage of the Psalms Peter now proves could not relate to David, but must have reference to the Messiah. He begins his argument in a respectful manner, addressing them as his brethren, though they had just charged him and the others with intoxication. Christians should use the usual respectful forms of salutation, whatever contempt and reproaches they may meet with from opposers.Let me freely speak - That is, “It is lawful or proper to speak with boldness, or openly,... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:39

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:40

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:41

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:41-42

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:41-44

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:41-47

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:41-47

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:42

The Pulpit Commentary - Acts 2:42-47

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Acts 2:29

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