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Peter often emphasizes the role of the apostles as witnesses to the good news (the message about Jesus’s life, death, and resurrection). He reminds his listeners that they had direct contact with Jesus.
The apostles ate and drank with Jesus after he rose from the dead (see Luke 24:41–43). They saw him alive again. Because they were eyewitnesses of his resurrection, they could testify that Jesus had defeated death (see Acts 3:15; 4:33; 13:30–31).
Jesus chose the original apostles ahead of time to be his witnesses (see 1:12–26). Later, others continued this work. For example, Paul and Barnabas preached and taught in the name of Jesus Christ (see 9:15; 14:1–3; 26:16).
Events
People
John: The Baptist, a prophet who prepared the way for Jesus
Places
Galilee: Region in northern Israel; key location in Jesus' ministry Judea: The southern region of Israel, centered around Jerusalem
Glossary
Baptism of Jesus Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Centurion Cleanness and Uncleanness, Regulations Concerning Cornelius Family Life and Relations Gospel Jerusalem Council Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of Joppa Judaizers Judea, Judeans Nations Passion Peter, the Apostle
Topics
Baptism: John's Catholicity: Inculcated Gentiles: First Special Introduction of the Gospel To Trinity: The Holy