ACTS 4 NONE OTHER NAME

[Doug]

Acts 4:2 Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead.

Peter and John were preaching Jesus. They were preaching Jesus and faith in Him unto eternal life. They were preaching His resurrection, and how that would ensure the resurrection of believers, and the coming earthly Kingdom promised to the nation of Israel. There is, however, no mention here of the cross of Christ Jesus; no mention of Jesus's sacrificial death, of Jesus being delivered for our offences and raised for our justification. It is the gospel of the Kingdom plus the resurrection of Christ, which is the gospel of the Circumcision, being preached.

Acts 4:10 Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.

Peter is preaching the gospel of the Circumcision and the assurance of the coming Kingdom thru Christ's resurrection. He is still preaching faith in the name of Jesus, that Jesus is the Son of God and the Christ (John 20:31). Israel had to believe on Jesus to have eternal life; it was then required that they confess him, be baptized, and keep the law to enter the coming earthly Kingdom of Heaven.

Acts 4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

Naming Jesus as the Christ, the Son of God was required for Jews to have eternal life. Although verse 12 is to the Jews, it is also for us. We can also acknowledge that it is only thru faith in Christ Jesus alone and His provision alone for our, forgiveness, justification, and righteousness unto eternal life.

 

[Scott Downey]

Acts 4:2 Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead.

Peter and John were preaching Jesus. They were preaching Jesus and faith in Him unto eternal life. They were preaching His resurrection, and how that would ensure the resurrection of believers, and the coming earthly Kingdom promised to the nation of Israel. There is, however, no mention here of the cross of Christ Jesus; no mention of Jesus's sacrificial death, of Jesus being delivered for our offences and raised for our justification. It is the gospel of the Kingdom plus the resurrection of Christ, which is the gospel of the Circumcision, being preached.

Acts 4:10 Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.

Peter is preaching the gospel of the Circumcision and the assurance of the coming Kingdom thru Christ's resurrection. He is still preaching faith in the name of Jesus, that Jesus is the Son of God and the Christ (John 20:31). Israel had to believe on Jesus to have eternal life; it was then required that they confess him, be baptized, and keep the law to enter the coming earthly Kingdom of Heaven.

Acts 4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

Naming Jesus as the Christ, the Son of God was required for Jews to have eternal life. Although verse 12 is to the Jews, it is also for us. We can also acknowledge that it is only thru faith in Christ Jesus alone and His provision alone for our, forgiveness, justification, and righteousness unto eternal life.

Acts 4 says nothing of an earthly kingdom for the jews. what you are saying is extrabiblical doctrine,

Acts 4
New King James Version

1 Now as they spoke to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees came upon them, 2 being greatly disturbed that they taught the people and preached in Jesus the resurrection from the dead. 3 And they laid hands on them, and put them in custody until the next day, for it was already evening. 4 However, many of those who heard the word believed; and the number of the men came to be about five thousand.

Addressing the Sanhedrin
5 And it came to pass, on the next day, that their rulers, elders, and scribes, 6 as well as Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the family of the high priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem. 7 And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, “By what power or by what name have you done this?”

8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers of the people and elders of Israel: 9 If we this day are judged for a good deed done to a helpless man, by what means he has been made well, 10 let it be known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, by Him this man stands here before you whole. 11 This is the ‘stone which was rejected by you builders, which has become the chief cornerstone.’ 12 Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”

The Name of Jesus Forbidden
13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus. 14 And seeing the man who had been healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it. 15 But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred among themselves, 16 saying, “What shall we do to these men? For, indeed, that a [a]notable miracle has been done through them is evident to all who dwell in Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it. 17 But so that it spreads no further among the people, let us severely threaten them, that from now on they speak to no man in this name.”

18 So they called them and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus. 19 But Peter and John answered and said to them, “Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you more than to God, you judge. 20 For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.” 21 So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding no way of punishing them, because of the people, since they all glorified God for what had been done. 22 For the man was over forty years old on whom this miracle of healing had been performed.

Prayer for Boldness
23 And being let go, they went to their own companions and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them. 24 So when they heard that, they raised their voice to God with one accord and said: “Lord, You are God, who made heaven and earth and the sea, and all that is in them, 25 who [c]by the mouth of Your servant David have said:

‘Why did the nations rage,
And the people plot vain things?
26 The kings of the earth took their stand,
And the rulers were gathered together
Against the Lord and against His Christ.’

27 “For truly against Your holy Servant Jesus, whom You anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, were gathered together 28 to do whatever Your hand and Your purpose determined before to be done. 29 Now, Lord, look on their threats, and grant to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your word, 30 by stretching out Your hand to heal, and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of Your holy Servant Jesus.”

31 And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.

Sharing in All Things
32 Now the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and one soul; neither did anyone say that any of the things he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common. 33 And with great power the apostles gave witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And great grace was upon them all. 34 Nor was there anyone among them who lacked; for all who were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold, 35 and laid them at the apostles’ feet; and they distributed to each as anyone had need.

36 And [d]Joses, who was also named Barnabas by the apostles (which is translated Son of [e]Encouragement), a Levite of the country of Cyprus, 37 having land, sold it, and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet.

 

[Doug]

Acts 4 says nothing of an earthly kingdom for the jews. what you are saying is extrabiblical doctrine,

Peter's and the disciples preaching was not limited to Acts 4
The kingdom was preached by them

 

[Muna]

Acts 4:2 Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead.

Peter and John were preaching Jesus. They were preaching Jesus and faith in Him unto eternal life. They were preaching His resurrection, and how that would ensure the resurrection of believers, and the coming earthly Kingdom promised to the nation of Israel. There is, however, no mention here of the cross of Christ Jesus; no mention of Jesus's sacrificial death, of Jesus being delivered for our offences and raised for our justification. It is the gospel of the Kingdom plus the resurrection of Christ, which is the gospel of the Circumcision, being preached.

Acts 4:10 Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.

Doug, they are shown preaching the resurrection from the dead through Jesus (verse 2) whom they crucified (verse 10)

The word crucify is right there, when you crucify someone its on a cross

Paul said thats what they preached

1Cr 1:23 But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness

 

[Doug]

Doug, they are shown preaching the resurrection from the dead through Jesus (verse 2) whom they crucified (verse 10)

The word crucify is right there, when you crucify someone its on a cross

Paul said thats what they preached

1Cr 1:23 But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness

Hey Truly
I see why you would say that, but there is a difference in what they preached in regard to the resurrection and the cross.

In regard to the resurrection. Peter preached that Christ was raised to sit on David's throne in the earthly kingdom. Peter was giving Israel assurance that Christ was alive and would return to set up his kingdom in which believing Israel would reign with him.

[Act 2:30 KJV] 30 Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne;

Paul preached the resurrection to declare Christ was the Son of God (Romans 1:4) and his resurrection for our justification (Romans 4:29)

In regard to the crucifixion there is a difference in preaching the event of the cross and what it accomplished.

Peter preached the cross to convict Israel to repent and believe on Jesus as Christ the Son of God

[Act 2:23 KJV] 23 Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain:

Paul preached the cross for our salvation

[1Co 1:18 KJV] 18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.

 

[Muna]

Hey Truly
I see why you would say that, but there is a difference in what they preached in regard to the resurrection and the cross.

In regard to the resurrection. Peter preached that Christ was raised to sit on David's throne in the earthly kingdom. Peter was giving Israel assurance that Christ was alive and would return to set up his kingdom in which believing Israel would reign with him.

[Act 2:30 KJV] 30 Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne;

Paul preached the resurrection to declare Christ was the Son of God (Romans 1:4) and his resurrection for our justification (Romans 4:29)

In regard to the crucifixion there is a difference in preaching the event of the cross and what it accomplished.

Peter preached the cross to convict Israel to repent and believe on Jesus as Christ the Son of God

[Act 2:23 KJV] 23 Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain:

Paul preached the cross for our salvation

[1Co 1:18 KJV] 18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.

It does show Peter was speaking of those things that were in the foreknowledge of God, as Acts 2:23 points out

Acts 2:23 Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain

Acts 2:24 Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it.

And just as the eunuch asked Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man? (In Acts 8:34-35) Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture (Isaiah 53:7) and preached unto him Jesus.

And so likewise Peter adresses these and says,

Acts 2:29 Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is with us unto this day.

So Peter is pointing out that this is not speaking of David, but of what David as a prophet was seeing concerning Christ

Acts 2:30 Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne;

Acts 2:31 He seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption. (Psalm 16:10)

Acts 2:32 This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses.

Acts 2:33 Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear. (John 20:22)

Acts 2:34 For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, (Psalm 110:1, Matt 22:44, Mark 12:36, Luke 20:42. Heb 8:1)

Preaching out of Psalm 110:1, seeing it is written before, "The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand" having ascended to the Father, Peter says,

Acts 2:36 Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.

These were scriptures that had to be fulfilled.

Paul likewise, speaking of David speaks in the same accord, See Acts 13:23

Acts 13:23 Of this man's seed hath God according to his promise raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus

Paul continuing down in verse 27 showing they have fulfilled the prophets

Acts 13:27 For they that dwell at Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they knew him not, nor yet the voices of the prophets which are read every sabbath day, they have fulfilled them in condemning him.

As the eunuch asked, "I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man?

... "And they are they which testify of me" (John 5:39) "To him give all the prophets witness" (Acts 10:43)

Acts 13:28 And though they found no cause of death in him, yet desired they Pilate that he should be slain.

Speaking of what needed to be fulfilled he coninues,

Acts 13:29 And when they had fulfilled all that was written of him, they took him down from the tree, and laid him in a sepulchre.

Acts 13:30 But God raised him from the dead, which is another fulfillment of Psalm 2:7

Acts 13:33 God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee.

Notice, " I will declare the decree"

Psalm 2:7 I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.

Rom 1:4 And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead

Jesus, the Son of God Rev 1:5 the first begotten of the dead

As far as repentance goes Paul speaks to both Jews and Greeks concerning it

Acts 20:21 Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.

And Peter is pointing out that Jesus had been slain by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God (Seeing we understand that Jesus is the Lamb that was slain) Gen 22:8, John 1:29, Rev 5:6, Rev 5:12, Rev 13:8

Romans 1:16 might be a better choice in the place of 1Cr 1:18 that was used to contrast Peter since this verse here actually includes the word salvation in it but also includes both Jews and Greeks in it as well

Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

I probably don't understand why you seek to splice everything up the way you do though, that evades me. They are shown preaching out of the prophets concerning Christ in the above.

 

[Doug]

And Peter is pointing out that Jesus had been slain by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God (Seeing we understand that Jesus is the Lamb that was slain) Gen 22:8, John 1:29, Rev 5:6, Rev 5:12, Rev 13:8

But he was also preaching Israel's guilt in crucifying Christ..........God's determination doesnt relieve Israel's culpability
It doesnt change that what Peter and Paul preached about the resurrection was different

 

[Doug]

I probably don't understand why you seek to splice everything up the way you do though, that evades me. They are shown preaching out of the prophets concerning Christ in the above.

I teach the differences between what God was doing with Israel during the apostleship of Peter and the eleven and what he is doing with Paul......our apostle is Paul and we should follow him because we have different gospels to be saved and different commands
The fact that they all preached Christ and the prophets docent alter the differences.....only Paul revealed the mystery which isnt in the prophets

 

[Muna]

But he was also preaching Israel's guilt in crucifying Christ..........God's determination doesnt relieve Israel's culpability
It doesnt change that what Peter and Paul preached about the resurrection was different

They did say of Jesus Christ this

Matt 27:25 Then answered all the people, and said, His blood be on us, and on our children.

And his disciples were being delivered up in their synagogues and counsels saying

Acts 5:28 Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man's blood upon us.

This was to be a testimony against them

Mark 13:9 But take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in the synagogues ye shall be beaten: and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them.

 

[Muna]

I teach the differences between what God was doing with Israel during the apostleship of Peter and the eleven and what he is doing with Paul......our apostle is Paul and we should follow him because we have different gospels to be saved and different commands
The fact that they all preached Christ and the prophets docent alter the differences.....only Paul revealed the mystery which isnt in the prophets

I gotta bad storm here, be back

 

[LoveYeshua]

Acts 4:2 Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead.

Peter and John were preaching Jesus. They were preaching Jesus and faith in Him unto eternal life. They were preaching His resurrection, and how that would ensure the resurrection of believers, and the coming earthly Kingdom promised to the nation of Israel. There is, however, no mention here of the cross of Christ Jesus; no mention of Jesus's sacrificial death, of Jesus being delivered for our offences and raised for our justification. It is the gospel of the Kingdom plus the resurrection of Christ, which is the gospel of the Circumcision, being preached.

Acts 4:10 Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.

Peter is preaching the gospel of the Circumcision and the assurance of the coming Kingdom thru Christ's resurrection. He is still preaching faith in the name of Jesus, that Jesus is the Son of God and the Christ (John 20:31). Israel had to believe on Jesus to have eternal life; it was then required that they confess him, be baptized, and keep the law to enter the coming earthly Kingdom of Heaven.

Acts 4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

Naming Jesus as the Christ, the Son of God was required for Jews to have eternal life. Although verse 12 is to the Jews, it is also for us. We can also acknowledge that it is only thru faith in Christ Jesus alone and His provision alone for our, forgiveness, justification, and righteousness unto eternal life.

This text you shared is a dangerous distortion of the true gospel of Jesus Christ and needs to be firmly rebuked with the words of Christ and the truth revealed by His chosen witnesses—not with the twisting that divides His gospel into pieces. Let us speak clearly, just as Jesus did.

The claim that Peter and John preached a different gospel—a so-called “gospel of the circumcision” that lacked the message of the cross and only promised an earthly kingdom—is completely false. It distorts the truth and dishonors the work of the Holy Spirit who filled Peter with boldness to preach the full message of salvation.

In Acts 4:2, the priests and Sadducees were grieved because the apostles preached Jesus and the resurrection of the dead. This resurrection was not just about the end times or Israel’s national hope—it was the heart of the gospel: that Jesus had conquered death. In Acts 4:10, Peter declares, “Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead.” This is a clear statement of Christ’s death and resurrection. He did not hide the cross—he put it front and center. The apostles were preaching that Jesus was the Christ, that He died, and that He rose again. They did not need to repeat every detail in every verse for it to still be the gospel of eternal life.

In Acts 4:12, Peter boldly says, “Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” This salvation is not just for Jews. It is for all who believe and obey. And Jesus, who gave Peter this authority, made it plain what kind of faith leads to life: “If you want to enter into life, keep the commandments” (Matthew 19:17). He did not say, “Just believe in My name.” He said to repent, to follow, to obey—to love God and keep His commandments.

When Jesus sent His disciples to preach, He said, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations… teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you” (Matthew 28:19–20). Jesus never taught a gospel of faith without obedience. He never said the law was abolished. Instead, He said, “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill” (Matthew 5:17). The gospel of the kingdom is the gospel of righteousness, mercy, obedience, and faith—through Jesus alone.

So the idea that Peter’s gospel was for Jews only, while Paul’s gospel is for everyone else, is not from Jesus. It is a teaching that divides Christ, and that is condemned. Jesus said, “There will be one flock and one Shepherd” (John 10:16). One gospel. One way. One name by which we must be saved.

Anyone who teaches that Jesus did not require obedience to God’s commandments is rejecting the words of Christ Himself. For He said: “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven” (Matthew 7:21). And what is that will? To believe in the Son, to obey His voice, to keep His commandments, and to walk in righteousness by faith.

Let all who teach otherwise be warned by Jesus’ own words: “Why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do the things which I say?” (Luke 6:46). Let every soul return to the true gospel preached by Jesus and the apostles—a gospel of faith that works through love, repentance, obedience, and the power of the cross, without division, distortion, or man-made shortcuts.

 

[Muna]

I teach the differences between what God was doing with Israel during the apostleship of Peter and the eleven and what he is doing with Paul......our apostle is Paul and we should follow him because we have different gospels to be saved and different commands
The fact that they all preached Christ and the prophets docent alter the differences.....only Paul revealed the mystery which isnt in the prophets

Sorry I commented at all earlier, I had prepared a response but I had a phone call and storm roll in at the same time I was posted. Needed to pull the plug . But there is not much I can say that has not been said before and we disagree, but this is no surprise to you.

 

[Doug]

They did say of Jesus Christ this

Matt 27:25 Then answered all the people, and said, His blood be on us, and on our children.

Thats right

 

[Doug]

Sorry I commented at all earlier, I had prepared a response but I had a phone call and storm roll in at the same time I was posted. Needed to pull the plug . But there is not much I can say that has not been said before and we disagree, but this is no surprise to you.

Ok thanks for your courtesy
Discuss anytime

 

[David in NJ]

Acts 4:2 Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead.

Peter and John were preaching Jesus. They were preaching Jesus and faith in Him unto eternal life. They were preaching His resurrection, and how that would ensure the resurrection of believers, and the coming earthly Kingdom promised to the nation of Israel. There is, however, no mention here of the cross of Christ Jesus; no mention of Jesus's sacrificial death, of Jesus being delivered for our offences and raised for our justification. It is the gospel of the Kingdom plus the resurrection of Christ, which is the gospel of the Circumcision, being preached.

Acts 4:10 Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.

Peter is preaching the gospel of the Circumcision and the assurance of the coming Kingdom thru Christ's resurrection. He is still preaching faith in the name of Jesus, that Jesus is the Son of God and the Christ (John 20:31). Israel had to believe on Jesus to have eternal life; it was then required that they confess him, be baptized, and keep the law to enter the coming earthly Kingdom of Heaven.

Acts 4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

Naming Jesus as the Christ, the Son of God was required for Jews to have eternal life. Although verse 12 is to the Jews, it is also for us. We can also acknowledge that it is only thru faith in Christ Jesus alone and His provision alone for our, forgiveness, justification, and righteousness unto eternal life.

Acts 4:12 = Which gospel is this???
a.) Pauline
b.) Peterine
c.) Christerine
d.) Acterine
e.) Penterine
f.) Listerine

 

[Behold]

Naming Jesus as the Christ, the Son of God was required for Jews to have eternal life.

The only way a Gentile or Jew can have eternal life is if they are born again.