Bible Chapter Summary
Acts 2 Summary
The Day of Pentecost
The Holy Spirit descends on the disciples with the sound of a mighty wind and tongues of fire, enabling them to speak in other languages. Peter preaches the first apostolic sermon, declaring that Jesus, crucified and risen, is both Lord and Messiah. About three thousand people repent, believe, are baptized, and form the first Christian community.
Key themes
Key verses
Acts 2:1-4
“And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.”
Acts 2:36
“Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.”
Acts 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.”
Acts 2:42
“And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.”
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