What is the meaning of Acts 10:42? And He commanded us Jesus does not suggest—He commands. After His resurrection He spoke “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me” (Matthew 28:18), then sent His followers. That authority still stands: • Acts 1:8 reminds the apostles, “you will receive power…and you will be My witnesses.” • John 20:21 echoes, “As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.” His mandate gives clarity and urgency. Our obedience is not optional; it flows from His lordship. to preach to the people “Preach” means heralding good news publicly. The audience is “the people,” not an elite few. • Mark 16:15: “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.” • Romans 10:14-15 links preaching with people hearing, believing, and calling on the Lord. • Paul charges Timothy, “Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season” (2 Timothy 4:2). The message moves outward, crossing cultural and social lines just as Peter was doing in Cornelius’s house (Acts 10:34-35). and to testify Testifying adds personal witness to public proclamation. • Jesus promised the Spirit would enable, “you also must testify, because you have been with Me from the beginning” (John 15:27). • John writes, “We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard” (1 John 1:3). • Revelation 1:2 describes John “who testified to the word of God and to the testimony of Jesus Christ.” Testimony communicates lived experience: “Here’s what we have seen Christ do.” That credibility still matters as believers share how Jesus changes lives. that He is the One appointed by God The gospel centers on the identity of Jesus. God publicly endorsed Him: • Peter’s earlier sermon: “God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ” (Acts 2:36). • Hebrews 1:2 says God “has spoken to us by His Son…through whom also He made the universe.” • Jesus Himself declared, “The Father…has entrusted all judgment to the Son” (John 5:22-23). The apostles didn’t promote a philosophy; they presented a divinely appointed Person—crucified, risen, exalted. to judge the living and the dead Christ’s authority culminates in final judgment. • Paul writes, “Christ Jesus…will judge the living and the dead” (2 Timothy 4:1). • Romans 14:10-12 assures that “we will all stand before God’s judgment seat.” • Peter later reminds believers that unbelievers “will give account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead” (1 Peter 4:5). • The scene reaches its climax in Revelation 20:11-15, the great white throne. Knowing judgment is certain motivates evangelism, offers hope of justice, and calls everyone to repentance and faith. summary Acts 10:42 packs a full discipleship agenda: Jesus issues a command, sends us to proclaim, calls us to personal testimony, centers everything on His God-appointed authority, and fixes our eyes on His future judgment. Because Scripture is true and trustworthy, we take these words literally: we go, speak, and live so that all may hear, believe, and be ready to meet the risen Judge who saves all who trust in Him. |
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