“Yea, and all the prophets from Samuel and those that follow after, as many as have spoken, have likewise foretold of these days.”
And you are heirs of the prophets and of the covenant God made with your ancestors. He said to Abraham, 'Through your offspring all peoples on earth will be blessed.' — the audience's inheritance (kleronomos, heirs) of the prophets and covenant is both privilege and responsibility. The Abrahamic covenant (diathēkē, covenant, last will and testament) promise is now fulfilled in Abraham's seed (sperma, offspring, descendant, singular = Christ, cf. Galatians 3:16). The blessing (eulogeo, bless, speak well of) of all peoples (ethnē, nations, peoples, all humanity) through Abraham's offspring is now realized through the gospel's universal offer.
Church Fathers on Acts 3:24
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…
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