The Gospel Harvest

Northwest Bible Church - June 10, 2018 - Book of Acts - Alan Conner

Acts 2:37-41

The Gospel Harvest

Intro

A. THE GOSPEL EFFECTS (Acts 2:37).

1. Conviction (Acts 2:37). “Pierced to the heart”.

2. Inquiry (Acts 2:37). “Brethren, what shall we do?”

B. THE GOSPEL COMMANDS (Acts 2:38, 40).

1. Repentance (Acts 2:38).

2. Baptism (Acts 2:38).

a. Background.

b. Manner.

c. Identity.

d. Importance. NOT essential for salvation.

(1) If this was the case, why did Peter fail to mention the requirement of baptism in his other sermons???? Acts 3:19; 5:31; 10:43,

(2) The syntax.

3. “Be Saved from this perverse generation” (Acts 2:40).

C. THE GOSPEL GIFTS (Acts 2:38-39).

1. The forgiveness of your sins (Acts 2:38).

2. The Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38).

3. The Recipients of the promise (Acts 2:39). Described by:

a. Race - “for you and your children” -

b. Place - “for all who are far off” -

c. Grace - “as many as the Lord our God will call to Himself

D. THE GOSPEL COMMUNITY (Acts 2:41-47).

1. 3,000 saved (Acts 2:40-41).

2. Jesus is creating His new covenant people out of the ashes of Old Covenant Israel.

Conclusion