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FEBRUARY 23, 2022
STUDY NOTES
ACTS 2:40-42
BIBLE TEACHER: CLIFTON JONES
Act 2:40 And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves
from this untoward generation.
I like this verse, it is a good guideline for a Sunday morning sermon, “and with many words”
Peter’s sermon was not short, I don’t think he was through by noon
With many words he did “testify,” which indicates an earnest repetition of words
Because of the importance of his words, he repeated himself, repetition is a good way to learn
He wanted them to hear and pay attention to what he was saying, his words were important
A strong emphasis upon the importance of what was being said is in, “did he testify”
The same original word is found in, 2Ti 2:14 Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them
before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the
hearers.
(“Charging” is the same word translated “did he testify” in Acts 2:40)
Paul told Timothy to remind them, to be sure that they always have “these things” in their mind
They must be constantly reminded of “these things,” what things?
(Read 2 Timothy 2:1-13)
That which is found in the previous verses of 2 Timothy 2, instructing us as soldiers of Christ
As Christians we must be strong in the Lord, 2Ti 2:1 Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that
is in Christ Jesus.
We must be faithful in our commitment to Christ, we must be a witness for Christ, an example,
2Ti 2:2 And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to
faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.
Others must learn of the Christian life from us so they can teach others the Christian way of life
Christians face a daily battle with Satan and his demonic forces, we must be “good soldiers”
2Ti 2:3 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
The importance of knowing “these things” is identified in the word “charging” (2 Tim 2:14)
Same word used to identify Peter’s message, he “did testify,” a strong declaration of the truth
He did testify and “exhort,” which is another strong word urging them to take immediate action
And he tells them what action to take, “save yourself” is not a call to a works salvation
It was a wakeup call, they were in danger, they were in danger because of their generation
An “untoward” generation means a perverse, crooked, warped, twisted, and dishonest society
They lived among people who were morally and spiritually corrupt (does that sound familiar)
To escape is not the answer, the answer is how to live in such corruption, Php 2:15 That ye may be
blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation,
among whom ye shine as lights in the world;
Scripture does not teach that Christians are sinless, but that they must be stainless
The Christian life must not be stained or spotted by sin, we must be “blameless”
Our life should demonstrate the power of God to overcome sin
Our daily life should show forth that we have been set apart unto holiness
God has set a high standard of living for His children, which is a life that is “harmless”
We must be innocent of evil thinking or evil desires, listen to Jesus, Mat 10:16 Behold, I send you forth
as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
We are sent forth into “a crooked and perverse nation,” an ungodly world
As Christians we are to stand right in a world that is wrong
We are to present the truths of God to a world that is following Satan, sin, and false gods
We live in a sin sick society, minds are morally warped, hearts are depraved, wills are wicked
God has a purpose for the Christian living in this world, actually-it is an opportunity
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We are to “shine as lights in the world,” lights are the brightest in the darkest night
We are to be like the brightest stars that shine in the darkness of night
We must live the life that leads sinners out of the darkness and into the light of salvation
The lost must see our witness for Christ and then we will see them believe and be baptized
Act 2:41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there
were added unto them about three thousand souls.
“Then,” as a-result of the message of Peter and the ministry of the Holy Spirit
Here we have the evidence of the coming of the Holy Spirit, and the promise of Jesus fulfilled,
Act 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses
unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the
earth.
(The beginning witness was 3,000 souls saved in Jerusalem)
Because of the witness of Peter many lost sinners welcomed the good news of the gospel
They received the gospel because they believed it, Joh 1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave
he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
The 3,000 souls gave testimony of their receiving the gospel of salvation by being baptized
They were dipped or immersed in water, which literally means they were submerged in water
Which was a strong testimony coming from a Jew, they thought only Gentiles should be baptized
Water baptism was a meaningful experience to them, there was another meaningful experience
It was not water baptism that added the 3,000 souls to the 120 disciples gathered at Jerusalem
It was the Spirit’s baptism that united them to Christ and to one another, 1Co 12:13 For by one Spirit are
we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have
been all made to drink into one Spirit.
Water baptism was their testimony that they had been saved and united into the NT Church
All 3,000 were obedient to Peter’s command to be baptized, what a baptism service that was
They didn’t get out of church at 12:00 noon that day
Modern day invitations at the end of a message are often a sad, tear-jerking story
Which can result in an emotional moment and an emotional decision, but what is the end-result?
Peter spoke the Word of God, he preached Jesus was crucified and arose from the dead
Jesus went to the cross because of their sins, He shed His blood for the remission of their sins
He lives and He will give them a new spiritual life to live during their earthly life
A life that goes beyond the time of our physical life, it is an eternal life with God the Father
Jesus ascended to the right hand of God and sent the Holy Spirit as he promised (Acts 2:14-40)
Peter preached that Jesus is both Lord and Christ, you must receive Him and repent of your sins
And the Holy Spirit fulfilled His new earthly ministry of conviction, Joh 16:8 And when he is come, he
will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: Joh 16:9 Of sin, because they
believe not on me; Joh 16:10 Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more; Joh
16:11 Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.
Was the decision of the 3,000 a brief emotional experience, or an everlasting salvation?
Read on--
Act 2:42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in
breaking of bread, and in prayers.
The church of today needs to learn from this verse and put it into practice
Many books have been written on the subject-of church programs and church growth
Seminars are conducted throughout the country covering the techniques of a fast-growing church
In the closing verses of Acts 2 we find the most successful church growth plan ever written
It begins with those who were just saved and baptized, we are told what they did
Their personal testimony went beyond their baptism it continued-on in their daily life
“They continued steadfastly,” they put forth an effort, they took time to do it
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