“Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;”
and that he may send the Messiah, who has been appointed for you — Jesus, the Messiah, has already been appointed (procheirizō, prepare beforehand, designate, appoint) for the people of Israel. The sending (apostellō, send, commission) refers to his return/parousia. Christ is not merely past (his incarnation and resurrection) but future (his coming again). The people's repentance positions them to receive his return.
Church Fathers on Acts 3:19
So shall the times of refreshing come from the presence of the Lord. Acts 3:19 This betokens them in a sad state, brought low by many wars. For it is to the case of one on fire, and craving comfort, that the expression applies. And see now how he advances. In his first sermon, he but slightly hinted at the resurrection, and Christ's sitting in heaven; but here he also speaks of His visible advent. And He shall send Jesus the Christ ordained (for you), Whom the heaven must…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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