Salvation in No Other Name
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Introduction
Introduction
In Peter and John’s time, the culture was widely polytheistic. There were many gods that were worshipped. The Greeks and Romans worshipped many mythological deities.
https://www.gty.org/library/sermons-library/1714/how-to-handle-persecution-part-1
Characteristics of Sadducees
The power sect in Israel
politically driven (power)
opposition party of the Pharisees (rep/dem)
Pharisees dominate the gospels, Sadducees dominate Acts
religious liberals
all high priests were Sadducees
wealthy
aligned with Rome
Status quo
Religious beliefs
only the written word was binding, no oral tradition
no resurrection of the body no future reward or punishment
angels/spirits non-existent
man is sovereign over himself. God not involved at all.
Responses to the Name
Responses to the Name
There are only two choices/options/responses when presented with the gospel.
accept
reject
Usually with hostility.
greatly annoyed: διαπονέομαι dia-poneh omai; root word πονος ponos: pain
The Arraignment
The Arraignment
Annas and Caiphas, same priests
Luke thus indicates that the apostles were arraigned before the same court that tried and condemned Jesus
David G. Peterson, The Acts of the Apostles, The Pillar New Testament Commentary (Grand Rapids, MI; Nottingham, England: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2009), 189.
13 First they led him to Annas, for he was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, who was high priest that year.
24 Annas then sent him bound to Caiaphas the high priest.
Same charges
2 and said to him, “Tell us by what authority you do these things, or who it is that gave you this authority.”
7 And when they had set them in the midst, they inquired, “By what power or by what name did you do this?”
Declaration of the Name
Declaration of the Name
How did Peter and John respond?
Spirit filled ()
While believers are indwelt with the spirit, at times the Holy Spirit endows us with wisdom and power.
12 for the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say.”
Luke
15 for I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict.
Boldy Stated
Biblically Based (Being filled with the Spirit is not magical in the sense that its like downloading information)
Peter quotes scripture
22 The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.
ps
We need to study the word, not with the goal of gaining information, but for transformation and conformation.
Exclusivity of the Name
Exclusivity of the Name
salvation, soteria, is only through Christ.
How many of you know people who are looking for salvation by other means? what other means are they pursuing?
The rulers and elders realized who John and Peter’s master had been and the influence that he had upon them
May that be our prayer.
The Pillar New Testament Commentary: The Acts of the Apostles 2. Teaching the People in the Name of Jesus (4:13–22)
They realized who their master had been and the influence he had had upon them
Summarize
Summarize
Christ is the only hope for salvation and we must boldy proclaim his name. We can thank God for the power of the Holy Spirit with which he empowers us to be bold.