How To Understand : Acts 2:38

[Aviel]

Reader,

There are some who teach that the "Gospel" is : Acts 2:38.

Now, if you are familiar with Christianity, then you know that everyone is invited to become a Christian......Jews, Gentiles,.........
>"The World"... = John 3:16.

So, one of the things we find out about the NT, is... = if an Apostle does not know something then they can't teach it until they know it.

And Peter, who was the Act 2:38 preacher, did not understand the Gospel of the Grace of God, until Acts 15. = Not until He was taught it by Paul.

Now, How is all that relevant to Paul? and Acts 2:38

Its like this reader, ... Many people and denominations consider Acts 2:38 as the Gospel... and these people are very strong proponents for "Water baptism"..
In Fact they are so into the water aspect that they read that "Noah was saved by water" and can't understand that Had NOAH and Family gotten out of that ARK, then Noah and Family, would have DIED in that FLOOD WATER JUDGEMENT.

See, it was the ARK that kept them OUT of the WATER, is why they LIVED.., as that wooden ARK is not just their Salvation from that water, but its symbolic of the Cross of Christ that was WOOD, (A TREE) , and Christ on it, is our ARK .
How?
Christ on that WOOD, takes the Judgement for our sin, just as Noah's Ark saved Noah and Family from the WATER that was God's Judgment.

Now let me show you a few things..

First, Peter was not water baptized in Acts 2:38. and you can read it for yourself.
So, we could stop right there, as that proves that WATER is not going to save anything, when the very person who is telling those JEWS to get in the water, was not himself water baptized that day.
But lets continue, as some of you, are waking up, and some of you are learning something you need to know.

= NONE in the "upper room" were water baptized in Acts 2:38, and you can read it for yourself.
And Peter and those same were speaking with tongues, yet none were water baptized., in Acts 2:38

Water Baptism, began before Jesus showed up, Reader.
Its a big part of the Jewish OT Situation, and you've read that John The Baptist.. (John the Water Baptizer) was baptizing Jews long before Jesus showed up, and this saved NONE of them.. It washed NONE of their sin away.
So, when The JEW = PETER........ was preaching in Acts 2:38, He preached all he knew, and that was for that day, but it is not for now, regarding water being necessary as a part of the process of God's Redemption.
it wasn't a part of it on that day... or Peter would have gotten water baptized and those in the upper room also..

See that?

So why did Peter Preach it? = Its because its ALL HE KNEW at that time., as at that time if you were a Jew, you repented and John the water Baptizer dunked you... it was a part of the law, and Jesus did it because as He said.>>"Let us fulfill all things".. all things related to the law, as Jesus was born under the Law.

ENTER... Paul the Apostle, who was sent to preach .. ""The preaching of the Cross is the power of God unto salvation, for everyone who Believes"".

And notice this verse.. ."Its pleased GOD by the foolishness of PREACHING.. to SAVE THOSE... who BELIEVE"... (not get in the water).

And "Save those who believe what"?

A.) Paul's gospel...>"The Gospel of the GRACE OF GOD" that is the "preaching of the Cross of Christ".

Now how do you know that Peter didnt know anything about the "Gospel of the Grace of God in Acts 2"?

Its because Peter didnt know that Gentiles could be saved, until 10 yrs after Jesus is back in Heaven.
So, if you dont KNOW that Jews and Gentiles can both be saved, then you dont understand God's Salvation, according to how PAUL was sent to teach it, by Revelation from JESUS Himself.

Read Acts of the Apostles... Chapter 10, written a decade after Jesus is back in Heaven., and discover that Peter didnt know that Gentiles could be saved... YET.. SO....= God had to give Peter a vision, to cause Him to UNDERSTAND this about Gentiles.
So, You can't preach the true Gospel, that includes GENTILES being saved.... if you dont yet know it.
And that is why Acts 2:38, is NOT The Gospel.

And here is one more.
Paul said...>"Christ sent me NOT to water baptize"........and that does not mean that we are not to be water baptized.
I was water baptized 11 yrs after i was born again. I was water baptized, about 5 yrs after i was called into the Ministry by the Holy Spirit.

See reader to understand the TRUE Gospel..... in "the time of the Gentiles".. and we are in it....
It means that the correct understanding of the process of Redemption, is not about water....its about the BLOOD OF JESUS and the CROSS of Christ and Faith that is counted by God as "righteousness", and water has no part in that, at all.

It was in Acts 15, that Peter learned what Paul knew, that Paul learned from Jesus, and from that point, all the Apostles understood "Paul's Gospel of the Grace of God" that is not related to water baptism.

 

[Grip Docility]

Reader,

There are some who teach that the "Gospel" is : Acts 2:38.

Now, if you are familiar with Christianity, then you know that everyone is invited to become a Christian......Jews, Gentiles,.........
>"The World"... = John 3:16.

So, one of the things we find out about the NT, is... = if an Apostle does not know something then they can't teach it until they know it.

And Peter, who was the Act 2:38 preacher, did not understand the Gospel of the Grace of God, until Acts 15. = Not until He was taught it by Paul.

Now, How is all that relevant to Paul? and Acts 2:38

Its like this reader, ... Many people and denominations consider Acts 2:38 as the Gospel... and these people are very strong proponents for "Water baptism"..
In Fact they are so into the water aspect that they read that "Noah was saved by water" and can't understand that Had NOAH and Family gotten out of that ARK, then Noah and Family, would have DIED in that FLOOD WATER JUDGEMENT.

See, it was the ARK that kept them OUT of the WATER, is why they LIVED.., as that wooden ARK is not just their Salvation from that water, but its symbolic of the Cross of Christ that was WOOD, (A TREE) , and Christ on it, is our ARK .
How?
Christ on that WOOD, takes the Judgement for our sin, just as Noah's Ark saved Noah and Family from the WATER that was God's Judgment.

Now let me show you a few things..

First, Peter was not water baptized in Acts 2:38. and you can read it for yourself.
So, we could stop right there, as that proves that WATER is not going to save anything, when the very person who is telling those JEWS to get in the water, was not himself water baptized that day.
But lets continue, as some of you, are waking up, and some of you are learning something you need to know.

= NONE in the "upper room" were water baptized in Acts 2:38, and you can read it for yourself.
And Peter and those same were speaking with tongues, yet none were water baptized., in Acts 2:38

Water Baptism, began before Jesus showed up, Reader.
Its a big part of the Jewish OT Situation, and you've read that John The Baptist.. (John the Water Baptizer) was baptizing Jews long before Jesus showed up, and this saved NONE of them.. It washed NONE of their sin away.
So, when The JEW = PETER........ was preaching in Acts 2:38, He preached all he knew, and that was for that day, but it is not for now, regarding water being necessary as a part of the process of God's Redemption.
it wasn't a part of it on that day... or Peter would have gotten water baptized and those in the upper room also..

See that?

So why did Peter Preach it? = Its because its ALL HE KNEW at that time., as at that time if you were a Jew, you repented and John the water Baptizer dunked you... it was a part of the law, and Jesus did it because as He said.>>"Let us fulfill all things".. all things related to the law, as Jesus was born under the Law.

ENTER... Paul the Apostle, who was sent to preach .. ""The preaching of the Cross is the power of God unto salvation, for everyone who Believes"".

And notice this verse.. ."Its pleased GOD by the foolishness of PREACHING.. to SAVE THOSE... who BELIEVE"... (not get in the water).

And "Save those who believe what"?

A.) Paul's gospel...>"The Gospel of the GRACE OF GOD" that is the "preaching of the Cross of Christ".

Now how do you know that Peter didnt know anything about the "Gospel of the Grace of God in Acts 2"?

Its because Peter didnt know that Gentiles could be saved, until 10 yrs after Jesus is back in Heaven.
So, if you dont KNOW that Jews and Gentiles can both be saved, then you dont understand God's Salvation, according to how PAUL was sent to teach it, by Revelation from JESUS Himself.

Read Acts of the Apostles... Chapter 10, written a decade after Jesus is back in Heaven., and discover that Peter didnt know that Gentiles could be saved... YET.. SO....= God had to give Peter a vision, to cause Him to UNDERSTAND this about Gentiles.
So, You can't preach the true Gospel, that includes GENTILES being saved.... if you dont yet know it.
And that is why Acts 2:38, is NOT The Gospel.

And here is one more.
Paul said...>"Christ sent me NOT to water baptize"........and that does not mean that we are not to be water baptized.
I was water baptized 11 yrs after i was born again. I was water baptized, about 5 yrs after i was called into the Ministry by the Holy Spirit.

See reader to understand the TRUE Gospel..... in "the time of the Gentiles".. and we are in it....
It means that the correct understanding of the process of Redemption, is not about water....its about the BLOOD OF JESUS and the CROSS of Christ and Faith that is counted by God as "righteousness", and water has no part in that, at all.

It was in Acts 15, that Peter learned what Paul knew, that Paul learned from Jesus, and from that point, all the Apostles understood "Paul's Gospel of the Grace of God" that is not related to water baptism.

Jesus agrees with you.

John 7:39 (When he said “living water,” he was speaking of the Spirit, who would be given to everyone believing in him. But the Spirit had not yet been given,[b] because Jesus had not yet entered into his glory.)

 

[d taylor]

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Acts 2:38 is not a gospel presentation, thee is no mention by Peter to the crowd. To receive God's free gift of Eternal Life, believe in Jesus.

Acts2:38 is addressing what believers who participated in the crucifixion of Jesus. Must do to be restored back into the faith and to receive the gift of The Holy Spirit. And to be separated from the generation who committed the blasphemy of The Holy Spirit in Matthew 12.

Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.”

“Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

And with many other words he testified and exhorted them, saying, “Be saved from this perverse generation.”

 

[RandyPNW]

Reader,

There are some who teach that the "Gospel" is : Acts 2:38.

Now, if you are familiar with Christianity, then you know that everyone is invited to become a Christian......Jews, Gentiles,.........
>"The World"... = John 3:16.

So, one of the things we find out about the NT, is... = if an Apostle does not know something then they can't teach it until they know it.

And Peter, who was the Act 2:38 preacher, did not understand the Gospel of the Grace of God, until Acts 15. = Not until He was taught it by Paul.

I'm not sure that's true. I do think he failed to fully comprehend what he had been taught, but Paul had to bring it forcefully back to him. In Judaism they had been taught not to eat certain foods, not to associate with pagans, and to be loyal only to the Jewish People. He was slow in breaking form this very long-standing tradition.

Paul, for whatever reason, found it easier to do, perhaps because of his own internal experience with corruption--something that Peter had not indulged in to that degree? Peter had walked for several years with Jesus whereas Pau, even while Peter was preaching the Gospel, had been hateful towards Christians. Paul had learned his great need for God's grace towards him and towards the pagan Gentiles when they had become willing to repent.

It was in Acts 15, that Peter learned what Paul knew, that Paul learned from Jesus, and from that point, all the Apostles understood "Paul's Gospel of the Grace of God" that is not related to water baptism.

Yes, I think both Peter and Paul knew from the start that Salvation did not take place through Water Baptism. It exemplified Spirit Baptism, or Christian Salvation. Just as the water of baptism outwardly cleanses a man from bodily pollution, it symbolizes our salvation by the cleansing of Christ's Spirit.

It is not the ritual that cleanses, but the act of commitment that water baptism represents. It represents a confession that has *already taken place* when a person 1st repents at the preaching of the Gospel. Peter was *not* saying that Baptism causes Salvation. Rather, he was saying that Water Baptism saves as a *figure of speech.* It represents the very same commitment that took place when a person initially commits to Christ.

 

[AlexB23]

Reader,

There are some who teach that the "Gospel" is : Acts 2:38.

Now, if you are familiar with Christianity, then you know that everyone is invited to become a Christian......Jews, Gentiles,.........
>"The World"... = John 3:16.

So, one of the things we find out about the NT, is... = if an Apostle does not know something then they can't teach it until they know it.

And Peter, who was the Act 2:38 preacher, did not understand the Gospel of the Grace of God, until Acts 15. = Not until He was taught it by Paul.

Now, How is all that relevant to Paul? and Acts 2:38

Its like this reader, ... Many people and denominations consider Acts 2:38 as the Gospel... and these people are very strong proponents for "Water baptism"..
In Fact they are so into the water aspect that they read that "Noah was saved by water" and can't understand that Had NOAH and Family gotten out of that ARK, then Noah and Family, would have DIED in that FLOOD WATER JUDGEMENT.

See, it was the ARK that kept them OUT of the WATER, is why they LIVED.., as that wooden ARK is not just their Salvation from that water, but its symbolic of the Cross of Christ that was WOOD, (A TREE) , and Christ on it, is our ARK .
How?
Christ on that WOOD, takes the Judgement for our sin, just as Noah's Ark saved Noah and Family from the WATER that was God's Judgment.

Now let me show you a few things..

First, Peter was not water baptized in Acts 2:38. and you can read it for yourself.
So, we could stop right there, as that proves that WATER is not going to save anything, when the very person who is telling those JEWS to get in the water, was not himself water baptized that day.
But lets continue, as some of you, are waking up, and some of you are learning something you need to know.

= NONE in the "upper room" were water baptized in Acts 2:38, and you can read it for yourself.
And Peter and those same were speaking with tongues, yet none were water baptized., in Acts 2:38

Water Baptism, began before Jesus showed up, Reader.
Its a big part of the Jewish OT Situation, and you've read that John The Baptist.. (John the Water Baptizer) was baptizing Jews long before Jesus showed up, and this saved NONE of them.. It washed NONE of their sin away.
So, when The JEW = PETER........ was preaching in Acts 2:38, He preached all he knew, and that was for that day, but it is not for now, regarding water being necessary as a part of the process of God's Redemption.
it wasn't a part of it on that day... or Peter would have gotten water baptized and those in the upper room also..

See that?

So why did Peter Preach it? = Its because its ALL HE KNEW at that time., as at that time if you were a Jew, you repented and John the water Baptizer dunked you... it was a part of the law, and Jesus did it because as He said.>>"Let us fulfill all things".. all things related to the law, as Jesus was born under the Law.

ENTER... Paul the Apostle, who was sent to preach .. ""The preaching of the Cross is the power of God unto salvation, for everyone who Believes"".

And notice this verse.. ."Its pleased GOD by the foolishness of PREACHING.. to SAVE THOSE... who BELIEVE"... (not get in the water).

And "Save those who believe what"?

A.) Paul's gospel...>"The Gospel of the GRACE OF GOD" that is the "preaching of the Cross of Christ".

Now how do you know that Peter didnt know anything about the "Gospel of the Grace of God in Acts 2"?

Its because Peter didnt know that Gentiles could be saved, until 10 yrs after Jesus is back in Heaven.
So, if you dont KNOW that Jews and Gentiles can both be saved, then you dont understand God's Salvation, according to how PAUL was sent to teach it, by Revelation from JESUS Himself.

Read Acts of the Apostles... Chapter 10, written a decade after Jesus is back in Heaven., and discover that Peter didnt know that Gentiles could be saved... YET.. SO....= God had to give Peter a vision, to cause Him to UNDERSTAND this about Gentiles.
So, You can't preach the true Gospel, that includes GENTILES being saved.... if you dont yet know it.
And that is why Acts 2:38, is NOT The Gospel.

And here is one more.
Paul said...>"Christ sent me NOT to water baptize"........and that does not mean that we are not to be water baptized.
I was water baptized 11 yrs after i was born again. I was water baptized, about 5 yrs after i was called into the Ministry by the Holy Spirit.

See reader to understand the TRUE Gospel..... in "the time of the Gentiles".. and we are in it....
It means that the correct understanding of the process of Redemption, is not about water....its about the BLOOD OF JESUS and the CROSS of Christ and Faith that is counted by God as "righteousness", and water has no part in that, at all.

It was in Acts 15, that Peter learned what Paul knew, that Paul learned from Jesus, and from that point, all the Apostles understood "Paul's Gospel of the Grace of God" that is not related to water baptism.

Hey, this is my analysis on Acts 2:38, with verses 37-43 included for context purposes. Acts 2:38 has the full meaning when used in context with verses 37-43.

Date	April 23, 2024
Verse	Acts 2:37-43: "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?” And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to himself.” And with many other words he bore witness and continued to exhort them, saying, “Save yourselves from this crooked generation.” So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls. And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles."
Explanation	In Acts 2:37-43, we find Peter's response to the crowd that had been convicted by his preaching of the Gospel during Pentecost. The crowd, which included both Jews and proselytes, heard Peter's message about Jesus, His resurrection, and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. This message led them to feel remorseful for their sins (cut to the heart) and ask, "What shall we do?" Peter's answer was clear: Repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. This call to repentance is a crucial aspect of salvation, as it involves recognizing one's sinful nature and turning away from it towards God (Acts 3:19). Baptism is the outward expression of this inner transformation, symbolizing death to sin and new life in Christ. This passage underscores the importance of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ and obedience to His command to be baptized.
Societal Relevance	In modern society, this passage is still relevant for several reasons: 1. Preaching: We are called to proclaim the Gospel message of salvation to others (Matthew 28:19-20). Peter's boldness and conviction inspire us to share the Good News with those around us, just as he did during Pentecost. 2. Our actions in daily life: The way we live our lives is a powerful witness to the salvation we have received through faith in Jesus (Matthew 5:16). As believers, we are encouraged to devote ourselves to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, as well as the breaking of bread and prayers (Acts 2:42). By living a godly life, we can show the love and grace of God to those around us. 3. Showing the way of Jesus: The world needs to see the transformative power of salvation in our lives (Matthew 5:14-16). As we follow Jesus and His teachings, we can make a difference in the lives of those around us by demonstrating compassion, love, forgiveness, and obedience to God. Overall, Acts 2:37-43 is a powerful reminder of the importance of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ and the call to obedience, as well as the significance of sharing the Gospel message with others. It challenges us to live out our faith in a way that inspires and encourages those around us, ultimately bringing them closer to the love and grace of God.

 

[Rose_bud]

Hi there

The book of Acts is a continuation of the gospel stories, particularly Luke ie it presents the authors understanding of what transpired after Jesus ascension.

There are literary features in the text that draws attention to meaning. Peter is doing what John did... pointing the way to salvation, the difference that the Messiah is revealed and has done what he said He would; baptize with the Holy Spirit. John was indeed a prophet.

Luke 3:3 He went into all the country around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.

We know that John was one that prepared the way for the coming of Jesus a fulfillment of Isaiah. He was pointing to the way of salvation. When they heard Johns testimony, they also wanted to know what they must do.

Luke 3:10 What should we do then?” the crowd asked.

John tells them what to do...turn and obey the law.

Luke 3:16 John answered them all, “I baptize you with water. But one who is more powerful than I will come, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.

Luke 3:18 And with many other words John exhorted the people and proclaimed the good news to them.

In Luke they were wondering if John was the Messiah?

Peter points to the same Christ but now revealed as both Lord and Messiah

He explains who the Lord is by arguing from Scripture, quoting David... "I saw the Lord always before me"... not abandoned to decay but resurrected. Then as a personal witness.(Acts 2:25-35)

This is the Messiah.

Acts 2:36 Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.”

They also wanted to know what to do.

Acts 2:37 ...Brothers, what shall we do?”

Peter tells them what to do... turn and be immersed / baptized in the name of the one he just explained was both Lord and Messiah for the forgiveness of sins.

Acts 2:40 With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.”

Those who accepted the truth of the message were then baptized and added (Acts 2:41).

For both John and Peter it was about the Way of salvation. A Person/Messiah that would/does save. And that God would give a gift to empower to do what He says we should do. The Baptism of the Spirit.

 

[Aviel]

I'm not sure that's true. I do think he failed to fully comprehend what he had been taught,

Peter didn't fail to comprehend what He was not shown by Christ.
He simply didn't know it yet.
Do you comprehend that if you dont know something, you can't "comprehend" it.?? So, in that case you certainly can't teach it or preach it.

So, the GOSPEL, that was given only to PAUl... that Paul defines 3X in the NT as "MY Gospel" = . was not given to Peter yet... , so that is why Peter didn't KNOW IT, in Acts 2.
And that is why Peter could not preach "Paul's Gospel", in Acts 2.

 

[Aviel]

Hey, this is my analysis on Acts 2:38, with verses 37-43 included for context purposes. Acts 2:38 has the full meaning when used in context with verses 37-43.

Repent and be baptized & This passage underscores the importance of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ and obedience to His command to be baptized.




Hey, this is my analysis on Acts 2:38, with verses 37-43 included for context purposes. Acts 2:38 has the full meaning when used in context with verses 37-43.

Date
	This passage underscores the importance of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ and obedience to His command to be baptized.
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Being water baptized has nothing to do with Why God accepts a sinner and forgives them.

Let me show you 2 examples of why.

1.) Today, and Tomorrow, and yesterday...., there are thousands of people who died and went to Hell, and they were water baptized in Life., and some more then once, and that didnt keep them out of Hell.
Why?
Because WATER is just water, and it has no POWER to deal with sin.. As SIN is in your heart, and Water only touches the outside of you.
Its gets you WET, and noting more.

2.) If Water Baptism died on the Cross for your Sin, then keep believing that WATER has anything to do with God's Salvation.

 

[RandyPNW]

Peter didn't fail to comprehend what He was not shown by Christ.
He simply didn't know it yet.
Do you comprehend that if you dont know something, you can't "comprehend" it.?? So, in that case you certainly can't teach it or preach it.

So, the GOSPEL, that was given only to PAUl... that Paul defines 3X in the NT as "MY Gospel" = . was not given to Peter yet... , so that is why Peter didn't KNOW IT, in Acts 2.
And that is why Peter could not preach "Paul's Gospel", in Acts 2.

Yes, I do "comprehend!" I simply disagree with you. When Paul mentioned "his Gospel" he was not distinguishing it from anybody else who had a true Gospel. He was just expressing the same orthodox Gospel that others had while owning it as his own personal experience and tailoring it to his own called ministry.

Paul himself said he had the same Gospel as the other apostles...
Gal 2.2 I went in response to a revelation and, meeting privately with those esteemed as leaders, I presented to them the gospel that I preach among the Gentiles. I wanted to be sure I was not running and had not been running my race in vain...
7 On the contrary, they recognized that I had been entrusted with the task of preaching the gospel to the uncircumcised, just as Peter had been to the circumcised.

Peter received the revelation of the Gospel going to the Gentiles before Paul did. He received teaching from Jesus before Paul did. That's why Paul visited Peter, to ensure they were on the same page, and they were.

Paul had a unique calling, but he did not have a different Gospel You are very mistaken if you believe that. All Paul claimed was that the Gospel was "revealed" to him personally, just as it must be revealed to anyone who wishes to be saved.

Both Peter and Paul were extremely passionate about following Jesus. We should not compare the two, nor should we focus too much on places they erred. They were human, but they were great men of God, and we owe much to them both.

 

[LoveofTruth]

Peter didn't fail to comprehend what He was not shown by Christ.
He simply didn't know it yet.
Do you comprehend that if you dont know something, you can't "comprehend" it.?? So, in that case you certainly can't teach it or preach it.

So, the GOSPEL, that was given only to PAUl... that Paul defines 3X in the NT as "MY Gospel" = . was not given to Peter yet... , so that is why Peter didn't KNOW IT, in Acts 2.
And that is why Peter could not preach "Paul's Gospel", in Acts 2.

No, Peter did preach the same gospel as Paul

"Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: “And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve:”...Therefore whether it were I or they, so we preach, and so ye believed. 12 Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection of the dead?" ( 1 Corinthians 15:1-5, 11, 12 KJV)

Clearly what Paul preached or they ( the other apostles) they believed the same gospel. this gospel was also according to the scriptures. All OT sacrifices were types of the gospel, and even Abraham had the gospel preached before to him.

“And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto them, Men and brethren, ye know how that a good while ago God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel, and believe. 8And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving them the Holy Ghost, even as he did unto us; 9 And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith. 10 Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear? 11 “But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they." * Acts 15:7 KJV)

"But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter; 8 (For he that wrought effectually in Peter to the apostleship of the circumcision, the same was mighty in me toward the Gentiles 9 And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we should go unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision. " (Galatians 2:7-9 KJV)

"But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. 9 As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed. " (Galatians 1:8,9 KJV)

It is true that peter and other Jewish believers were still involved with the law and customs and going to the temple etc and yet they still spoke of Christ dying for sin and rising again.

Even John the baptist knew that Jesus would die for the sins of the world

“The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.” (John 1:29 KJV)

 

[Aviel]

No, Peter did preach the same gospel as Paul

"Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: “And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve:”...Therefore whether it were I or they, so we preach, and so ye believed. 12 Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection of the dead?" ( 1 Corinthians 15:1-5, 11, 12 KJV)

Your verse is Paul's Epistle, not Peter's.

 

[AlexB23]

Being water baptized has nothing to do with Why God accepts a sinner and forgives them.

Let me show you 2 examples of why.

1.) Today, and Tomorrow, and yesterday...., there are thousands of people who died and went to Hell, and they were water baptized in Life., and some more then once, and that didnt keep them out of Hell.
Why?
Because WATER is just water, and it has no POWER to deal with sin.. As SIN is in your heart, and Water only touches the outside of you.
Its gets you WET, and noting more.

2.) If Water Baptism died on the Cross for your Sin, then keep believing that WATER has anything to do with God's Salvation.

Correct. Water baptism is an outward symbol, but it not required.

 

[Guojing]

Reader,

There are some who teach that the "Gospel" is : Acts 2:38.

Now, if you are familiar with Christianity, then you know that everyone is invited to become a Christian......Jews, Gentiles,.........
>"The World"... = John 3:16.

So, one of the things we find out about the NT, is... = if an Apostle does not know something then they can't teach it until they know it.

And Peter, who was the Act 2:38 preacher, did not understand the Gospel of the Grace of God, until Acts 15. = Not until He was taught it by Paul.

Now, How is all that relevant to Paul? and Acts 2:38

Its like this reader, ... Many people and denominations consider Acts 2:38 as the Gospel... and these people are very strong proponents for "Water baptism"..
In Fact they are so into the water aspect that they read that "Noah was saved by water" and can't understand that Had NOAH and Family gotten out of that ARK, then Noah and Family, would have DIED in that FLOOD WATER JUDGEMENT.

See, it was the ARK that kept them OUT of the WATER, is why they LIVED.., as that wooden ARK is not just their Salvation from that water, but its symbolic of the Cross of Christ that was WOOD, (A TREE) , and Christ on it, is our ARK .
How?
Christ on that WOOD, takes the Judgement for our sin, just as Noah's Ark saved Noah and Family from the WATER that was God's Judgment.

Now let me show you a few things..

First, Peter was not water baptized in Acts 2:38. and you can read it for yourself.
So, we could stop right there, as that proves that WATER is not going to save anything, when the very person who is telling those JEWS to get in the water, was not himself water baptized that day.
But lets continue, as some of you, are waking up, and some of you are learning something you need to know.

= NONE in the "upper room" were water baptized in Acts 2:38, and you can read it for yourself.
And Peter and those same were speaking with tongues, yet none were water baptized., in Acts 2:38

Water Baptism, began before Jesus showed up, Reader.
Its a big part of the Jewish OT Situation, and you've read that John The Baptist.. (John the Water Baptizer) was baptizing Jews long before Jesus showed up, and this saved NONE of them.. It washed NONE of their sin away.
So, when The JEW = PETER........ was preaching in Acts 2:38, He preached all he knew, and that was for that day, but it is not for now, regarding water being necessary as a part of the process of God's Redemption.
it wasn't a part of it on that day... or Peter would have gotten water baptized and those in the upper room also..

See that?

So why did Peter Preach it? = Its because its ALL HE KNEW at that time., as at that time if you were a Jew, you repented and John the water Baptizer dunked you... it was a part of the law, and Jesus did it because as He said.>>"Let us fulfill all things".. all things related to the law, as Jesus was born under the Law.

ENTER... Paul the Apostle, who was sent to preach .. ""The preaching of the Cross is the power of God unto salvation, for everyone who Believes"".

And notice this verse.. ."Its pleased GOD by the foolishness of PREACHING.. to SAVE THOSE... who BELIEVE"... (not get in the water).

And "Save those who believe what"?

A.) Paul's gospel...>"The Gospel of the GRACE OF GOD" that is the "preaching of the Cross of Christ".

Now how do you know that Peter didnt know anything about the "Gospel of the Grace of God in Acts 2"?

Its because Peter didnt know that Gentiles could be saved, until 10 yrs after Jesus is back in Heaven.
So, if you dont KNOW that Jews and Gentiles can both be saved, then you dont understand God's Salvation, according to how PAUL was sent to teach it, by Revelation from JESUS Himself.

Read Acts of the Apostles... Chapter 10, written a decade after Jesus is back in Heaven., and discover that Peter didnt know that Gentiles could be saved... YET.. SO....= God had to give Peter a vision, to cause Him to UNDERSTAND this about Gentiles.
So, You can't preach the true Gospel, that includes GENTILES being saved.... if you dont yet know it.
And that is why Acts 2:38, is NOT The Gospel.

And here is one more.
Paul said...>"Christ sent me NOT to water baptize"........and that does not mean that we are not to be water baptized.
I was water baptized 11 yrs after i was born again. I was water baptized, about 5 yrs after i was called into the Ministry by the Holy Spirit.

See reader to understand the TRUE Gospel..... in "the time of the Gentiles".. and we are in it....
It means that the correct understanding of the process of Redemption, is not about water....its about the BLOOD OF JESUS and the CROSS of Christ and Faith that is counted by God as "righteousness", and water has no part in that, at all.

It was in Acts 15, that Peter learned what Paul knew, that Paul learned from Jesus, and from that point, all the Apostles understood "Paul's Gospel of the Grace of God" that is not related to water baptism.

I agree, you can see my view about this in Prophecy vs mystery: Since the world began

 

[Guojing]

No, Peter did preach the same gospel as Paul

"Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: “And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve:”...Therefore whether it were I or they, so we preach, and so ye believed. 12 Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection of the dead?" ( 1 Corinthians 15:1-5, 11, 12 KJV)

Clearly what Paul preached or they ( the other apostles) they believed the same gospel. this gospel was also according to the scriptures. All OT sacrifices were types of the gospel, and even Abraham had the gospel preached before to him.

It is incorrect to interpret what Paul stated in 1 Corinthians 15:1-22 to conclude that the gospel preached by Paul and the gospel preached by the James, Peter and the others must be the same gospel.

The verse you used is

vs11 Therefore whether it were I or they, so we preach, and so ye believed.

That is an incorrect interpretation of what Paul was trying to say in those 11 verses.

If you read the entire passage of 1 Corinthians 15, he is actually trying to convince his readers that Christ did rise from the dead, see especially verses 5-8 and 12-17.

As they always say, context matters.

Christ's death and resurrection being a fact, is critical to both the gospel that Peter preached to Israel in Acts 2 and 3, as well as the gospel that Paul was preaching among the gentiles, as 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 reminded us.

But you cannot jump from that to conclude that they are preaching the same gospel.

If you are, instead, willing to read the very next verse after vs 11, you get what Paul was trying to drive at in vs 11, when he used the word "preach"

11 Therefore whether it were I or they, so we preach, and so ye believed.
12 Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection of the dead?

 

[LoveofTruth]

Your verse is Paul's Epistle, not Peter's.

Yes I know, i was connecting both of them to the one and same gospel.Peter gave Paul the right hand of fellowship in Galatians 2 for both of them preached the same gospel. Paul said if any man * including Peter or himself preached any other gospel let him be accursed.

I can show clearly from scripture that Jesus, Peter and Paul preached the same gospel.

 

[LoveofTruth]

It is incorrect to interpret what Paul stated in 1 Corinthians 15:1-22 to conclude that the gospel preached by Paul and the gospel preached by the James, Peter and the others must be the same gospel.
...
But you cannot jump from that to conclude that they are preaching the same gospel.

No, it is not incorrect. Paul mentions the other apostles in 1 Cor 15, and he had to show again the gospel he preached. He connects that gospel ( the one gospel) to what they all preached.

I was connecting both of them (Peter and Paul) to the one and same gospel. Peter gave Paul the right hand of fellowship in Galatians 2 for both of them preached the same gospel. Paul said if any man * including Peter or himself preached any other gospel let him be accursed.

I can show clearly from scripture that Jesus, Peter and Paul preached the same gospel.

“And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to them which were of reputation, lest by any means I should run, or had run, in vain.”" (Galatians 2:2 KJV)

Here we see that Paul went to the other apostles ( Peter included) to see if he had run in vain and to confirm that the gospel he preached was the same as Peters and the other apostles before him.

then we read

“And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we should go unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision.” (Galatians 2:9 KJV)

and obviouslty he was not saying that Peter was among those who he warned in this verse

“But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.” (Galatians 1:8 KJV)

 

[LoveofTruth]

It is incorrect to interpret what Paul stated in 1 Corinthians 15:1-22 to conclude that the gospel preached by Paul and the gospel preached by the James, Peter and the others must be the same gospel.

The verse you used is

vs11 Therefore whether it were I or they, so we preach, and so ye believed.

That is an incorrect interpretation of what Paul was trying to say in those 11 verses.

If you read the entire passage of 1 Corinthians 15, he is actually trying to convince his readers that Christ did rise from the dead, see especially verses 5-8 and 12-17.

It is not incorrect. He showed first the actual one saving gospel that all must preach. Then he talked about the risen Lord and dealt with other issues. He says clearly in the beginning of this section

"Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, ..." 9 1 Corinthians 15:1 KJV)

Then later he connects this gospel that he preached and the risen Lord as part of that, with the other apostles when he says;

"After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles. 8 And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time. 9 For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. 10 But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all:yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me. 11 Therefore whether it were I or they, so we preach, and so ye believed. " (1 Corinthians 15:7-11 KJV)

Clearly Paul is connecting the one true saving gospel to the other apostles and yes he is pointing out the resurrection as part of that. But clearly he includes the apostles in the words he wrote by the Spirit. He defines that the warning here would be for not only him but all the other apostles when he uses the word "we"

“Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God; because we have testified of God that he raised up Christ: whom he raised not up, if so be that the dead rise not.” (1 Corinthians 15:15 KJV)

As they always say, context matters.

Yes, as I have shown the context is directly connecting Paul and Peter and the other apostles to the one saving gospel and the resurrection they preached.

Curious, do you believe that Jesus Peter and Paul preached different gospels?

Christ's death and resurrection being a fact, is critical to both the gospel that Peter preached to Israel in Acts 2 and 3, as well as the gospel that Paul was preaching among the gentiles, as 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 reminded us.

Yes, and as I have been showing the connection. Paul clearly reinforces this connection in 1 Cor 15, when he says

"I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you...whether it were I or they, so we preach, and so ye believed...

But you cannot jump from that to conclude that they are preaching the same gospel.

Yes, clearly can as the context reveals.

The way we should question if Paul and Peter preached the same gospel is something like this

1. What is the one saving gospel?

2. having defined that the saving gospel in 1 Cor 15:1-4, is this what Peter and others preached as well as Paul?

3. If anyone, Paul, Peter or any other man or angel preaches any other gospel than the one Paul preached what will happen? Answer in Galatians 1.

4. Can we show a connection that Paul and Peter preached the same gospel and if so what verses can we use to show this. There are many, I used only a few like 1 Cor 15, Galatians 2 and Acts also shows many and in other epistles and Peters letters as well as Pauls.

Because there are men who say that Paul and Peter and jesus all preached different gospels and they try to use scripture to prove this. They also say Peter preached the gospel of the circumcision and Paul the gospel of the uncircumcision and they say these are two different gospels as we read in Galatians 2. But they misunderstand this and I can show why. But it would take about 35 pages. p

If you are, instead, willing to read the very next verse after vs 11, you get what Paul was trying to drive at in vs 11, when he used the word "preach"

11 Therefore whether it were I or they, so we preach, and so ye believed.
12 Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection of the dead?

He includes the actual gospel in tis as well as the resurrection. He is simply defining one part. But the risen Lord has its meaning in the death of Christ for sin first. If you read the entire chapter you will see this from the first verse.

Paul needed to define the gospel to them because there were some issues as we saw in chapter one. He also defined the one baptism into Christ y the Spirit (1 Cor 12:13 KJV) because there was an issue about baptism as well.

 

[Aviel]

Correct. Water baptism is an outward symbol, but it not required.

That is true.

Now, many "water cults" teach that without the city water supply getting you wet (water baptism) then you can't be saved.

God does not agree with that, as only JESUS SAVES, ...... not water, and not works.

 

[Danthemailman]

Reader,

There are some who teach that the "Gospel" is : Acts 2:38.

Now, if you are familiar with Christianity, then you know that everyone is invited to become a Christian......Jews, Gentiles,.........
>"The World"... = John 3:16.

So, one of the things we find out about the NT, is... = if an Apostle does not know something then they can't teach it until they know it.

And Peter, who was the Act 2:38 preacher, did not understand the Gospel of the Grace of God, until Acts 15. = Not until He was taught it by Paul.

Now, How is all that relevant to Paul? and Acts 2:38

Its like this reader, ... Many people and denominations consider Acts 2:38 as the Gospel... and these people are very strong proponents for "Water baptism"..
In Fact they are so into the water aspect that they read that "Noah was saved by water" and can't understand that Had NOAH and Family gotten out of that ARK, then Noah and Family, would have DIED in that FLOOD WATER JUDGEMENT.

See, it was the ARK that kept them OUT of the WATER, is why they LIVED.., as that wooden ARK is not just their Salvation from that water, but its symbolic of the Cross of Christ that was WOOD, (A TREE) , and Christ on it, is our ARK .
How?
Christ on that WOOD, takes the Judgement for our sin, just as Noah's Ark saved Noah and Family from the WATER that was God's Judgment.

Now let me show you a few things..

First, Peter was not water baptized in Acts 2:38. and you can read it for yourself.
So, we could stop right there, as that proves that WATER is not going to save anything, when the very person who is telling those JEWS to get in the water, was not himself water baptized that day.
But lets continue, as some of you, are waking up, and some of you are learning something you need to know.

= NONE in the "upper room" were water baptized in Acts 2:38, and you can read it for yourself.
And Peter and those same were speaking with tongues, yet none were water baptized., in Acts 2:38

Water Baptism, began before Jesus showed up, Reader.
Its a big part of the Jewish OT Situation, and you've read that John The Baptist.. (John the Water Baptizer) was baptizing Jews long before Jesus showed up, and this saved NONE of them.. It washed NONE of their sin away.
So, when The JEW = PETER........ was preaching in Acts 2:38, He preached all he knew, and that was for that day, but it is not for now, regarding water being necessary as a part of the process of God's Redemption.
it wasn't a part of it on that day... or Peter would have gotten water baptized and those in the upper room also..

See that?

So why did Peter Preach it? = Its because its ALL HE KNEW at that time., as at that time if you were a Jew, you repented and John the water Baptizer dunked you... it was a part of the law, and Jesus did it because as He said.>>"Let us fulfill all things".. all things related to the law, as Jesus was born under the Law.

ENTER... Paul the Apostle, who was sent to preach .. ""The preaching of the Cross is the power of God unto salvation, for everyone who Believes"".

And notice this verse.. ."Its pleased GOD by the foolishness of PREACHING.. to SAVE THOSE... who BELIEVE"... (not get in the water).

And "Save those who believe what"?

A.) Paul's gospel...>"The Gospel of the GRACE OF GOD" that is the "preaching of the Cross of Christ".

Now how do you know that Peter didnt know anything about the "Gospel of the Grace of God in Acts 2"?

Its because Peter didnt know that Gentiles could be saved, until 10 yrs after Jesus is back in Heaven.
So, if you dont KNOW that Jews and Gentiles can both be saved, then you dont understand God's Salvation, according to how PAUL was sent to teach it, by Revelation from JESUS Himself.

Read Acts of the Apostles... Chapter 10, written a decade after Jesus is back in Heaven., and discover that Peter didnt know that Gentiles could be saved... YET.. SO....= God had to give Peter a vision, to cause Him to UNDERSTAND this about Gentiles.
So, You can't preach the true Gospel, that includes GENTILES being saved.... if you dont yet know it.
And that is why Acts 2:38, is NOT The Gospel.

And here is one more.
Paul said...>"Christ sent me NOT to water baptize"........and that does not mean that we are not to be water baptized.
I was water baptized 11 yrs after i was born again. I was water baptized, about 5 yrs after i was called into the Ministry by the Holy Spirit.

See reader to understand the TRUE Gospel..... in "the time of the Gentiles".. and we are in it....
It means that the correct understanding of the process of Redemption, is not about water....its about the BLOOD OF JESUS and the CROSS of Christ and Faith that is counted by God as "righteousness", and water has no part in that, at all.

It was in Acts 15, that Peter learned what Paul knew, that Paul learned from Jesus, and from that point, all the Apostles understood "Paul's Gospel of the Grace of God" that is not related to water baptism.

The word "gospel" means "good news." Jesus preached the gospel of the kingdom to Israel. John the Baptist also preached the gospel of the kingdom, which was, "..Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." (Matthew 3:2)

Jesus Christ sent the twelve to preach only to Israel. Matthew 10:5 - These twelve Jesus sent out and commanded them, saying: “Do not go into the way of the Gentiles, and do not enter a city of the Samaritans. 6 But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. 7 And as you go, preach, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ The disciples were specifically told to go only to the people of Israel, and before the cross, the disciples were not yet preaching anything about the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ. This shows that before the cross, the more distinct element to the content of the gospel of the grace of God that Paul taught and came to him through a revelation of Jesus Christ (Galatians 1:11-12) was still a mystery.

In Ephesians 3:1-9, we read - For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for you Gentiles— if indeed you have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which was given to me for you, how that by revelation He made known to me the mystery (as I have briefly written already, by which, when you read, you may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ), which in other ages was not made known to the sons of men, as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to His holy apostles and prophets: 6 that the Gentiles should be fellow heirs, of the same body, and partakers of His promise in Christ through the gospel, 7 of which I became a minister according to the gift of the grace of God given to me by the effective working of His power. To me, who am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, and to make all see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the ages has been hidden in God who created all things through Jesus Christ.

In Matthew 16:15, Jesus Christ asked His disciples, “But who do you say that I am?” 16 Simon Peter answered and said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” 17 Jesus answered and said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven.

Now Peter had no clue that Jesus Christ would be crucified, buried and resurrected, yet he did believe that Jesus was the Messiah. This is obvious when, only moments later, Peter rebukes Jesus Christ for saying he will be killed, and be raised again the third day" (Matthew 16:21). In verse 22, "..Peter took him and began to rebuke him, saying, “Far be it from You, Lord; this shall not happen to You!”

Before his death, Jesus told His disciples that He had to die and that he would rise on the third day. However, it is unquestionable that the disciples were ignorant of its meaning. “Then he took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem...And they shall scourge him, and put him to death: and the third day he shall rise again. And they understood none of these things: and this saying was hid from them, neither knew they the things which were spoken. – Luke 18:331-34. Now that's strange if the further content of the gospel that came through a revelation of Jesus Christ to Paul and was a mystery prior to that has the exact same content of what the disciples preached prior to the cross. *This is where we need to RIGHTLY DIVIDE THE WORD OF TRUTH.

After his crucifixion, instead of anxiously waiting his resurrection, the apostles were still ignorant, disheartened at the death of their redeemer, and did not even at first believe the testimony of his resurrection. (Mark 16:14, Luke 24:19-24) It was not until after his resurrection that Jesus appeared to the apostles and opened their understanding. (Luke 24:44-47)

I don't believe there are multiple gospels, yet through progressive revelation, there is a more distinctive element to the content of the gospel which Paul received from Christ and is called "the mystery of the gospel." (see Ephesians 6:19 and compare with Colossians 1:26-27; 4:3) This new revelation is that the Gentiles are fellow heirs and fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of the promise. (Ephesians 3:6) Such equality, Jew and Gentile united together in one body was previously unknown. The distinctive message of the church is that Jew and Gentile alike may believe the gospel and be united together into one body. (Ephesians 1:13; 1 Corinthians 12:13)

 

[Aviel]

I can show clearly from scripture that Jesus, Peter and Paul preached the same gospel.

Until the Cross is raised there was no "Gospel" to be preached.
So, Jesus could not have preached it, until He died on the Cross..
And Mark 16 is not the Gospel, as that verse says to go and make "Disciples".
It does not say go and make CHRISTIANS.

See. you can be a Disciple of Christ and not be born again.... But you can't be a CHRISTian, and not be born again.

Also, Peter had no idea that GENTILES could be saved, until 10 yrs after Jesus was back in heaven.
So, there is no way he could have understood, in Acts 2:38...... "Paul's Gospel" that Paul said is "MY Gospel"..
As Had Peter understood it, in Acts 2:38, he would have also understood in Acts 10... that GENTILES could be saved, and He didnt.

So, as i pointed out...."When an apostle or when a BELIEVER does not know something, then they don't know it and they can't teach or Preach it.

And another reality regarding "who knew what"... is the Fact that Jesus called Paul into the Ministry, after Jesus was back in Heaven, and He said that PAUL is the "chosen vessel" to deliver the GOSPEL....

So, Jesus didnt say.."along with the rest of them i told'.

When were the rest of the Apostles shown "PAUL's Gospel"?

Acts 15, that is 15 yrs after Jesus is back in Heaven.