2:33
The split between the eastern Orthodox churches and the Roman Catholic church nominally occurred over the filioque clause, whether the Holy Spirit proceeded from the Father alone, or also from the Son, though there were other political factors that were probably the real reason. The argument itself is incredibly stupid and of zero theological or practical significance. This verse here seems to show quite clearly that the Son is heavily involved. Anyway, Peter was concerned with more important matters, namely that the Holy Spirit was being poured out.
2:34,35
Peter now quotes from Psalm 110:1, Psalm 110 is perhaps the most messianic of the Psalms. Jesus quoted this verse Himself, in trying to get the Pharisees to realise that their thinking was inadequate (Matt 22:44). Here Peter is again making the point that David was looking ahead to something, someone much greater than he.
No comments:
Post a Comment