ESV Reformation Study Bible – Acts 2:39
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Acts 2:39

2:39 Peter proclaims that salvation through God’s Messiah is promised to the Jews, to their children, and to all those far off (i.e., the Gentiles, Eph. 2:11–13). Here again is the message of Acts—the gospel is for Jews and Gentiles. See “Infant Baptism” at Gen. 17:11.

everyone whom the Lord our God calls. Salvation is based on God’s choice and calling (John 6:37; Eph. 1:4, 5).