Scripture Mapping

Prophetic Fulfillments — Acts 4

2 fulfillments

Prophecy in
- Acts 4:11
The stone that you builders rejected has now become the cornerstone.
Context
Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, addresses the Sanhedrin after healing a lame man, quoting Psalm 118:22 to explain Jesus' role and rejection.
Fulfillment
- complete
  Fulfilled in
  Matthew 21:42, 1 Peter 2:7
  Jesus was rejected by the Jewish leaders but became the cornerstone of the Church, fulfilling the prophecy of being the foundation of God's new covenant people.
Theological significance
This prophecy emphasizes Jesus as the foundation of salvation and the Church, highlighting the reversal of human rejection into divine exaltation.
Related references
- Psalm 118:22
- Ephesians 2:20
Prophecy in
- Acts 4:25
Why were the nations so angry? Why did they waste their time with futile plans?
Context
The believers pray together, quoting Psalm 2:1-2, acknowledging the opposition against Jesus and His followers as part of God's sovereign plan.
Fulfillment
- partial
  Fulfilled in
  Acts 4:27-28
  The opposition by Herod, Pontius Pilate, the Gentiles, and the people of Israel against Jesus is seen as a fulfillment of this prophecy, with ultimate fulfillment in the eschatological victory of Christ.
Theological significance
This prophecy underscores God's sovereignty over human history and the futility of opposing His anointed one, Jesus, reinforcing the theme of divine providence.
Related references
- Psalm 2:1-2
- Revelation 19:19

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