“From Fear to Fire: Peter and John’s First Preaching After Pentecost” After the Day of Pentecost, Peter and John were transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit. The fear that once silenced them was replaced with boldness. Standing before the people, they preached openly about Jesus Christ—crucified and risen—and proclaimed that salvation is found in Him alone. Their message, empowered by the Spirit, led many to believe and marked the beginning of the early church’s public witness. This first p