Acts 2:38

Amharic Dawro DFBLVL (Geeshsha Mas'aafaa)

P'es'iroosi unttuntta, «Hinttenttu nagaray atto geetettana mala, nagaraappe simmiide, hinttenttu huup'iyaan huup'iyaan Yesuusi Kiristtoosa suntsan s'ammak'ettite. S'oossay immiyaa Geeshsha Ayaanaa hinttenttu akkana.

What Does This Mean?

Peter tells the crowd to repent and get baptized in Jesus' name for their sins to be forgiven, and they will receive the Holy Spirit's gift. This is a call to action from Peter to those who are listening.

Explained for Children

Imagine you made a mistake and felt really sorry about it. Peter says that if you say 'I'm sorry,' get sprinkled with water in Jesus' name, your mistakes will be forgiven, and you'll get a special helper inside you called the Holy Spirit!

Historical Background

This verse is from the book of Acts written by Luke around 60-70 AD. It describes Peter's sermon to a crowd in Jerusalem shortly after Pentecost, where many Jews had gathered for a festival.

Living It Out Today

Consider a scenario where a person has made a serious mistake and feels guilty about it. By repenting sincerely, getting baptized, and receiving the Holy Spirit, they can find forgiveness and new purpose in their life.

Topics

• repentance
• baptism
• salvation
• forgiveness
• Holy Spirit
• Jesus Christ

Related Verses

• Isaiah 53:10
• Matthew 3:2
• John 3:5
• Acts 3:19
• Romans 6:3-4

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to repent?

To repent means to turn away from sin, acknowledge your wrongdoings sincerely, and seek forgiveness, often leading to a change in behavior.

Is baptism necessary for salvation?

Baptism is often seen as an outward sign of an inward change, marking one’s decision to follow Jesus.

What does it mean to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit?

The Holy Spirit helps believers understand God’s will and empowers them to live a holy life.

How does this verse apply today?

This message is timeless and encourages contemporary believers to seek forgiveness and embrace a deeper relationship with God.