Response (Acts 2:37)

April 5, 2010 in Acts with 4 Comments

Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” (Acts 2:37, ESV)

The gospel is a living message and it possesses the ability to penetrate the deep recesses of humanity. The gospel was more than facts for the head, it was heart piercing and heart penetrating truth. It goes deeper, much deeper, than the mind to the wellspring of the heart.

The gospel affects. It burns. It churns. It doesn’t sit idly. Why? It’s alive and it generates responses. On this occasion, it forced its hearers to ask a single question: What do we do? The gospel forces us to ask the big questions. Through it God calls (2 Thessalonians 2:14). The question is: What am I going to do?

  • Edward Guerrero

    Doug, exactly what were they told to do? That is the question that most people need answered. The answer to said question is a basis for salvation. I believe the article would be so much more enlightning if the next verse was included in the context and explained. Of course, that is just me. Would that make any difference, do you think?

    • http://theobloggers.com/members/douglasryoung/ douglasryoung.net

      Patience my friend. Patience.

  • http://www.iamdrinkingcoffee.com James Jones

    Doug,
    Thank you for highlighting the fact that preaching the gospel makes an impact. The message causes a stir inside that prompts action, whether good or bad. It is easy to camp out on Peter’s answer in 2:38 and miss the fact that the message causes a soul stir.

    Again, thank you!

  • Trent

    Right on Bro! Good post. Sometimes we get the cart before the horse and jump into 2:38 idolatry. We idolize the next vs. way to much. A lot of folks are “just getn wet”….thanks again Bro!