And we are witnesses of all things which He did both in the land of the Jews and in Jerusalem, whom they killed by hanging on a tree. Acts 10:39

Peter was explaining to Cornelius’s household how Peter and the other disciples were eye witnesses of Jesus’ ministry, including the crucifixion and resurrection. Peter and the other Apostles were special eye witnesses concerning Jesus. Cornelius and his household heard Peter’s testimony and the Holy Spirit regenerated them, giving them the gifts of faith and repentance.

When Jesus prayed for His disciples in John 17:20, He said, "I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word…” He mentioned every generation of believers, since we have all believed because of the Apostles’ testimony, recorded and preserved in the New Testament.

All believers are called to bear testimony of Jesus, and as we do, the Holy Spirit continues to save people, generation after generation. So let us be sure that we include in our testimony of Jesus the key ingredient of Peter’s testimony: Christ’s crucifixion. As Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 1:23, “We preach Christ crucified!”

Bonus Word: And let us be assured, as we bear testimony of Christ, the Lord will save His people.