Acts 3 KJV: The Manifestation of Kingdom Authority
Acts 3 chronicles the first post-Pentecost miracle where Peter and John heal a lifelong beggar at the Temple gate. This public display of power creates the platform for Peter’s second sermon, which highlights the continuity between Israel's prophets and the resurrected Jesus. It demonstrates that the 'Name' of Jesus carries the same authority as His physical presence.
And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple;
And they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened unto him.
And as the lame man which was healed held Peter and John, all the people ran together unto them in the porch that is called Solomon's, greatly wondering.
And when Peter saw it, he answered unto the people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this? or why look ye so earnestly on us, as though by our own power or holiness we had made this man to walk?
The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, hath glorified his Son Jesus; whom ye delivered up, and denied him in the presence of Pilate, when he was determined to let him go.
And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.
Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began.
For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you.
Ye are the children of the prophets, and of the covenant which God made with our fathers, saying unto Abraham, And in thy seed shall all the kindreds of the earth be blessed.
Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities.
Trace the ripple effect of a single miracle as it transforms a beggar's life and challenges the religious foundations of Jerusalem. Begin your study with acts 3 summary.
Observe that Peter didn't just give the man money; he gave him a new identity, showing that the Gospel prioritizes restoration over temporary relief. The 'Word Secret' is *Olokleria*, translated as 'perfect soundness,' indicating a wholeness that is both physical and spiritual. Discover the riches with acts 3 commentary, containing expert led word study (original greek/hebrew) and passage level analysis.
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