What Shall We Do ? (Acts 2)

I. The Gospel message calls for a response. (2:36-37).

• A. Respond to a God who calls for action. (Luke 11:27-28; James 2).
• B. Respond to a God who does amazing things. (1:8; 2:1-13).

Mankind was entering a new era (dispensation) of history.

• C. Respond to a God who keeps His word. (2:14-17).
• D. Respond to a God who sent His Son. (2:22-23).
• E. Respond to a God who raises the dead. (2:24-35;I Cor. 15:1-4).

II. The Gospel message calls for a decision. (2:36-40).

• A. An emotional decision. (2:37; Isa. 53:4-6).
• B. An intellectual decision. (2:22-35).

III. The Gospel message calls for a commitment.

• A. Decide Who to follow. (2:36).

The real issue: What am I going to do about Jesus?

• B. Decide How to follow. (2:37-41).

1. 2 commands:

Repent; Be baptized.

2. 2 promises (results):

Forgiveness; The Holy Spirit.

What do you need to do?