Acts 10:41

"God raised him up the third day and gave him to be revealed,"

Key Reflection

In Acts 10:41, Peter declares that God raised Jesus on the third day and made Him known as the Christ. This statement underscores a fundamental belief in early Christian theology—that through His resurrection, Jesus was vindicated by God and revealed to be the Messiah. The concept of the third-day resurrection was not just a temporal marker but also held deep theological significance, highlighting themes of life over death and the fulfillment of prophetic promises.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 41. Not to all the people. Not to the nation at large; for this was not necessary in order to establish the truth of his resurrection. He, however, showed himself to many persons. See the Harmony of the accounts of the resurrection of Jesus, at the close of the Notes on Matthew. Chosen of God. Appointed by God, or set apart by his authority through Jesus Christ. Who did eat and drink, etc. And by doing this he furnished the clearest possible proof that he was truly risen; and that they were not deceived by an illusion of the imagination, or by a phantasm. Compare Joh 21:12,13.

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