Acts 3:18

Spanish Version Is Called = Free Bible Version or (Versión Biblia Libre = VBL) - Public Domain - http://www.freebibleversion.org/ - Copyright © 2018 Jonathan Gallagher y Shelly Barrios de Avila

Pero Dios cumplió lo que había prometido: que su Mesías iba a sufrir.

¿Qué significa esto?

This verse explains that God showed through all the prophets before that Jesus would suffer, and now it has happened exactly as foretold. It's Peter speaking to a crowd after healing a lame man.

Explicado para niños

Imagine if your parents told you many times that you'd get a surprise at your birthday party. Then, on your birthday, you got that exact same surprise! That's what this verse is saying about Jesus and how the prophets said he would suffer, and it happened just like they said.

Contexto histórico

This verse is from the Book of Acts, written by Luke around 60-80 AD. It was addressed to early Christian communities to explain the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies regarding Christ's suffering.

Aplicación para hoy

Just as Jesus' suffering and resurrection fulfilled ancient prophecies, we can trust that God will fulfill His promises in our lives too. For example, if you're waiting for a job opportunity, remember God’s past faithfulness to strengthen your hope.

Temas

• prophecy
• fulfillment
• suffering
• faithfulness
• trust
• promise

Versículos relacionados

• Isaiah 53:4-6
• Psalm 22:18
• Matthew 20:17-19
• Luke 24:44-47
• Romans 15:4

Preguntas frecuentes

Why did God show through all the prophets that Christ would suffer?

God used multiple prophets to ensure His message was clear and remembered. This reinforced the importance of Jesus' mission and sacrifice for humanity's salvation.

How does this verse impact our understanding of prophecy?

It shows that prophecies are not just vague predictions but specific events foretold by God through His prophets, which He ensures will come true in exact detail.

Can we apply the principle from Acts 3:18 to our lives today?

Yes, knowing that prophecies about Christ were fulfilled as promised gives us confidence that other promises and prophecies in God’s Word will also come true in their time.

What does the fulfillment of prophecy teach us about God's character?

It teaches us about God's faithfulness, His sovereignty over history, and His ability to direct events according to His plan, fulfilling promises made long ago.