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Why does Peter quote the prophet Joel in his sermon?

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Peter quotes Joel to highlight the fulfillment of God's promise regarding the Holy Spirit and to emphasize the establishment of Christ's Kingdom.

In Acts 2, Peter quotes Joel to illustrate that the events occurring at Pentecost were part of God's divine purpose and plan. By doing this, Peter connects the current outpouring of the Holy Spirit with the prophet’s declaration that God would pour out His Spirit upon all flesh, signifying that His salvation is available to all of His elect, regardless of their background. This reinforces the message that the Kingdom established by Christ is not limited to Israel but includes believers from all nations, highlighting the inclusive nature of the Gospel and the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecies through the new covenant in Christ.
Scripture References: Acts 2:16-21, Joel 2:28-32, Acts 2:36

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