2:19-21 What do we learn from this part of Joel's prophecy?
2:19-21 What do we learn from this part of Joel's prophecy?
This part of Joel's prophecy refers to the future Tribulation which comes upon the earth prior to the second advent of Christ (CP Joel 2:28-31). The signs of Ac 2:19-20 all take place during the Tribulation (CP Rev 6:12-14; 8:5-12).
"That great and notable day of the Lord" refers to Christ's defeat of Antichrist and his army at the Battle of Armageddon (CP Mt 24:29-31; Rev 19:11-21). We learn from the part of Joel's prophecy Peter quoted in Ac 2: 21 that the Holy Spirit will not be taken out of the world during the Tribulation period contrary to what many in the church believe, because there will be multitudes saved and baptized with the Spirit throughout this time (CP V21 with Zech 12:10-13:9; Rev 6:9-11; 7:13-14).
The Holy Spirit has to remain in the world during the Tribulation because no one can get saved without Him (CP Jn 16:7-11; 1Cor 12:3). See also comments on 2Th 2:6-8.