This is the gospel

Text: Acts 2:14-41 In this sermon, we look at Peter's Pentecost sermon. It is an incredible sermon, first because it is thoroughly rooted in scripture, but it is also a profoundly clear articulation of the Gospel of Christ. Peter starts with why the Holy Spirit was given, but quickly moves into reviewing Christ's life, death, resurrection, and exaltation, showing what it all means. As the people hear this, their conscience is seared, and three thousand repent and are baptized. As Peter articulates this, we see it shown forth in his life. Peter is transformed from someone who seems to have a propensity to get it wrong and who denied Christ to someone who boldly proclaims him before thousands. None of this happens because he pulled himself up by his bootstraps, but because the risen Christ revealed himself to him, walked with him, taught him, and then sent the Holy Spirit to empower him.