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Jeremiah 2:4
Hear ye the word of the LORD, O house of Jacob, and all the families of the house of Israel:

Jeremiah 9:26
Egypt, and Judah, and Edom, and the children of Ammon, and Moab, and allthat are in the utmost corners, that dwell in the wilderness: for allthese nationsare uncircumcised, and all the house of Israelare uncircumcised in the heart.

Jeremiah 31:31
Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah:

that same.

Acts 2:22,23
Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know: …

Acts 4:11,12
This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner…

Acts 5:30,31
The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree…

that God has made this Jesus
The phrase highlights the divine action in establishing Jesus' role and authority. It reflects the fulfillment of God's promises and His sovereign plan. The use of "this Jesus" points directly to the historical figure who lived, taught, and performed miracles among them, as recorded in the Gospels. It emphasizes the continuity of Jesus' earthly ministry with His exalted status. This aligns withPhilippians 2:9-11, where God exalts Jesus and gives Him the name above every name.

whom you crucified
This part of the verse directly addresses the responsibility of the Jewish people in the crucifixion of Jesus. It serves as a convicting reminder of their actions, which were part of God's redemptive plan. The crucifixion, a Roman method of execution, was carried out at the behest of Jewish leaders, as seen in the Gospel accounts. This phrase also connects toIsaiah 53, where the suffering servant is described, pointing to the sacrificial nature of Jesus' death.

both Lord and Christ!
The declaration of Jesus as "Lord" and "Christ" affirms His divine authority and messianic role. "Lord" (Kyrios in Greek) is a title of divinity and sovereignty, often used in the Septuagint to translate the Hebrew name for God, Yahweh. "Christ" (Christos in Greek) means "Anointed One," equivalent to the Hebrew "Messiah." This dual title confirms Jesus as the promised deliverer and ruler, fulfilling prophecies such asPsalm 110:1 andDaniel 7:13-14. The acknowledgment of Jesus as both Lord and Christ is central to Christian faith, as seen inRomans 10:9, where confessing Jesus as Lord is linked to salvation.

Peter’s “therefore” links everything he has just preached with a decisive conclusion.

• It points back to the proofs he has presented—Joel’s prophecy fulfilled in the outpouring of the Spirit (Acts 2:16-21) and the eyewitness testimony to Jesus’ resurrection (Acts 2:32).

• Scripture always builds its calls to faith on solid revelation, never on speculation (Isaiah 1:18;1 John 1:1-3).

Peter addresses the entire nation gathered for Pentecost, insisting on absolute assurance.

• God never settles for vague impressions; He offers “many convincing proofs” (Acts 1:3) so that hearts can rest in certainty (Luke 1:3-4).

• Though spoken to Israel, the invitation extends to every listener today (Romans 1:16).

• Genuine faith stands on sure footing, “fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform” (Romans 4:21).

The Father’s action in exalting His Son is the heart of the gospel.

• “This Jesus” is the One they knew—born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2;Matthew 2:5-6), attested by miracles (Acts 2:22).

• God “raised Him up, releasing Him from the agony of death” (Acts 2:24); resurrection is the public confirmation of Jesus’ divine appointment (Romans 1:4).

• The same truth fuels our assurance of future resurrection (1 Corinthians 6:14).

Peter does not soften the crowd’s responsibility.

• The cross fulfillsIsaiah 53:5-6—our sin placed on the sinless Servant.

• Personal culpability: though Roman soldiers drove the nails, our sins necessitated the sacrifice (Galatians 2:20).

• Conviction must precede conversion; “they were pierced to the heart” (Acts 2:37) just as we must be.

Jesus holds the highest titles:

• Lord—absolute Sovereign (Philippians 2:9-11). Every knee will bow; submission is not optional.

• Christ—promised Messiah, the Anointed King (Psalm 2:2;Luke 24:46-47).

• God’s declaration fixes His identity; we are called to respond in repentance and faith (Acts 2:38).

• The union of these titles guarantees complete salvation: the Lord who rules is the Messiah who redeems (Hebrews 7:25).

Acts 2:36 crowns Peter’s sermon: on the undeniable evidence of prophecy fulfilled and resurrection witnessed, God Himself proclaims Jesus as both sovereign Lord and promised Messiah. Israel—and every hearer since—is confronted with a clear, inescapable choice: acknowledge the One we crucified yet whom God exalted, receive Him in repentance and faith, and follow the risen King whose lordship is absolute and whose salvation is certain.

Both Lord and Christ.--Some MSS. omit "both." The word "Lord" is used with special reference to the prophetic utterance of the Psalm thus cited. There is a rhetorical force in the very order of the words which the English can scarcely give: "that both Lord and Christ hath God made this Jesus whom ye crucified." The pronoun of the last verb is emphatic, as pointing the contrast between the way in which the Jews of Jerusalem had dealt with Jesus and the recognition which he had received from the Father. The utterance of the word "crucified" at the close, pressing home the guilt of the people on their consciences, may be thought of as, in a special manner, working the result described in the next verse.