Preaching the Word

Declaring the Person of Jesus Christ

Acts 2:22 NASB95

“Men of Israel, listen to these words: Jesus the Nazarene, a man attested to you by God with miracles and wonders and signs which God performed through Him in your midst, just as you yourselves know—

Declaring the facts of the cross and the resurrection

Acts 2:23–24 NASB95

this Man, delivered over by the predetermined plan and foreknowledge of God, you nailed to a cross by the hands of godless men and put Him to death. “But God raised Him up again, putting an end to the agony of death, since it was impossible for Him to be held in its power.

1 Corinthians 1:22–24 NASB95

For indeed Jews ask for signs and Greeks search for wisdom; but we preach Christ crucified, to Jews a stumbling block and to Gentiles foolishness, but to those who are the called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.

Declaring the victory and exalting Christ

Acts 2:33–35 NASB95

“Therefore having been exalted to the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, He has poured forth this which you both see and hear. “For it was not David who ascended into heaven, but he himself says: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand, Until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.” ’

Declaring the call to repent and the promise of forgiveness

Acts 17:30 NASB95

“Therefore having overlooked the times of ignorance, God is now declaring to men that all people everywhere should repent,

Acts 13:38 NASB95

“Therefore let it be known to you, brethren, that through Him forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you,