Acts
2:37-38
Repent
and Be Baptized
Act 2:37 Now when they heard this,
they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the
apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?
Act 2:38 Then Peter said unto them,
Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the
remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
1.
The
Conviction
a.
They
heard
i.
The
word of God must be proclaimed for faith to be given by the work of the Holy
Spirit
1.
Romans 10:17
ii.
The
proclamation of the gospel is not accomplished by human ability
1.
1 Corinthians 2:1-5
b.
They
felt conviction
i.
Conviction
comes from a proper understanding of the crime committed
1.
Acts 2:36
ii.
Conviction
reveals the contents of the heart
1.
Hebrews 4:12-13
iii.
Conviction
changes the way we treat others
1.
John 8:9
iv.
Conviction
can produce a different response than Peter had that day
1.
Acts 5:33
2.
Acts 7:54
2.
The
Call
a.
The
call produces repentance
i.
Matthew 4:17
ii.
Acts 3:19
b.
The
call produces obedience
i.
Romans 8:28-29
c.
The
call produces faith
i.
Romans 8:30
d.
The
call produces payment for the guilt of sin
i.
Ephesians 2:1-5
e.
The
call produces the gift of the Holy Spirit
i.
Ezekiel 36:25-27
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