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But we believe that we are saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, just as they are."
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Salvation's Common Ground
Peter's declaration establishes a revolutionary truth: salvation is not earned through Jewish law or rituals but is a free gift of grace through Jesus. Commentators stress that this puts Jews and Gentiles on the exact same footing. No one has an advantage; both are saved 'in like manner' by grace alone, rendering the ceremonial law unnecessary for salvation for anyone.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
But we believe. We apostles, who have been with them; and have seen the evidences of their acceptance with God.
Through the gra…
That we shall be saved (σωθηνα). First aorist passive infinitive in indirect discourse after πιστευομεν. More exactly, "We believe…
19th Century
Anglican
We believe that through the grace...—This comes, in what we may well regard as a summary of St. Peter’s speech, as the closing argument.
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Peter was no longer the chief figure of the Jerusalem church, for James had now assumed that role (cf. comment on 12:17). But Peter was dominant in…
16th Century
Protestant
By the grace of Jesus Christ. Peter compares these two together as contrary one to the other: to have hope in the grace of Christ, and to …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But we believe Who are circumcised; the Arabic version adds, "and are sure"; for what follows is a sure and certain artic…
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We see from the words purifying their hearts by faith, and the address of Saint Peter, that justification by faith and sanctification by t…
