Acts 2:30-31
“Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne; He seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption.”
King James Version
Peter's Pentecost sermon establishing that David prophesied the Messiah's resurrection and enthronement.
Fulfillment References
2 Samuel 7:12 Psalm 16:10
How Traditions Read This Prophecy
Apostolic (Oneness) PentecostalDavid, a prophet, knew God had sworn to set one of his seed on his throne, and 'he seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ.' David died and decayed; the One whose soul was not left in hell and whose flesh saw no corruption is the Lord Jesus, risen and enthroned. The Davidic oath (2 Sam. 7) and the resurrection psalm (Ps. 16) meet in the one risen Christ.
JewishThe Davidic covenant (2 Sam. 7) and Psalm 16 are read of David and his dynasty; the resurrection application is the apostolic claim.
CatholicPeter's argument that David prophesied Christ's resurrection and enthronement, fulfilling the Davidic oath.
ProtestantDavid, as prophet, foresaw Christ's resurrection and reign — the risen Jesus is the promised Davidic heir.
AcademicLuke's Pentecost speech links the Davidic oath and Psalm 16 to argue the resurrection; David's death is the hinge of the argument.
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