(39) The promise is unto you, and to your children.--The tendency of sects has always been to claim spiritual gifts and powers as an exclusive privilege limited to a few. It is the essence of St. Peter's appeal that all to whom he speaks can claim the promise as fully as himself.

The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.”

What does Acts 2:39 mean? Peter has just called a crowd of Jews to repent and be baptized. Some of them must have recognized the words of John the Baptist who had his ministry on the Jordan River just east of Jerusalem three years prior.

39 For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call. 40 And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation.

39 The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.” 39 For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.

1. How does understanding the promise in Acts 2:39 as inclusive of "all who are far off" impact your view of evangelism and missions? 2. In what ways can you actively pass down the faith to the next generation, as suggested by the promise being for "you and your children"? 3.

Encouraging and challenging you to seek intimacy with God every day. The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.”

For to you is the promise, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call unto him. This promise belongs to you and your children and to all who are far off—to all whom the Lord our God will call to Himself.”

Acts 2:39 serves as a profound reminder of God’s invitation to all people. The promise of His salvation is open, embracing all generations and walks of life. It emphasizes that each of us has a crucial role in sharing our stories and faith with others. We can pass the torch of faith to our children and share it with those who feel far away ...

Acts 2:39 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY) 39 For to you is the promise and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God may call. Acts 2:39 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)