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Scofield's Bible Commentary

Acts 2

Acts 2:4

HOLY GHOST The Holy Spirit, New Testament Summary. See Note (_ See Scofield) - (Malachi 2:15). _ (1) The Holy Spirit is revealed as a divine Person. This is expressly declared (for example) (John 14:16); (John 14:17); (John 14:26); (John 15:26); (John 16:7); (Matthew 28:19) and everywhere implied... [ Continue Reading ]

Acts 2:14

SAID UNTO THEM The theme of Peter's sermon at Pentecost is stated in (Acts 2:36). It is, that Jesus is the Messiah. No message could have been more unwelcome to the Jews who had rejected His Messianic claims, and crucified Him. Peter, therefore, does not announce his theme until he has covered ever... [ Continue Reading ]

Acts 2:17

LAST DAYS A distinction must be observed between "the last days" when the prediction relates to Israel, and the "last days" when the prediction relates to the church (1 Timothy 4:1); (2 Timothy 3:1); (Hebrews 1:1); (Hebrews 1:2); (1 Peter 1:4); (1 Peter 1:5); (2 Peter 3:1); (1 John 2:18); ... [ Continue Reading ]

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