Peter's proclamation in Acts 2:22 shows that Jesus was just a man empowered by God, not divine.

In Acts 2:22-24, Peter clearly states that Jesus was a man attested by God through miracles, yet he also emphasizes that Jesus was crucified according to God's plan and was resurrected, indicating a divine purpose behind His life and death. This resurrection is a pivotal event that Peter and the apostles continually testify to, as seen in Acts 4:33, where they proclaim the resurrection of the Lord Jesus with great power. Furthermore, Peter's acknowledgment of Jesus as the 'Holy and Righteous One' and the 'Author of Life' in Acts 3:14-15 further illustrates his belief in Jesus' divine nature, not merely as a human being. Therefore, the assertion that Peter believed Jesus was only a man overlooks the full scope of his teachings, which affirm both the humanity and divinity of Christ.