Acts 11:4

Indonesian (Alkitab Terjemahan Baru)

Tetapi Petrus menjelaskan segala sesuatu berturut-turut, katanya:

Apa artinya?

In this verse from the book of Acts, Peter is explaining something he has experienced or witnessed to a group of people. He tells them everything from start to finish in an orderly manner.

Penjelasan untuk anak-anak

Imagine you're telling your friends about an exciting trip to the zoo. You wouldn't just say 'I saw animals.' Instead, you'd tell them all about it step by step, like how you got there and what animals you saw first. That's what Peter is doing here!

Latar belakang sejarah

The book of Acts was written by Luke around 60-80 AD. It is part of the New Testament and records the early history of Christianity. This passage is likely addressed to Jewish Christians who are skeptical about Gentiles (non-Jewish people) becoming followers of Jesus.

Penerapan hari ini

When you face a difficult situation, like explaining why you chose an unconventional career path to your parents, it's best to be clear and thorough from the beginning to avoid misunderstandings. Just as Peter did with his audience.

Topik

• faith
• communication
• testimony
• conversion
• community

Ayat terkait

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Pertanyaan umum

Why is it important that Peter starts his story from the beginning?

Starting from the beginning helps ensure nothing critical is missed and provides a clear understanding of events, which can prevent confusion or misinterpretation.

How does Acts 11:4 relate to evangelism today?

Peter’s method of sharing from the beginning and providing details can inspire modern believers to share their faith journey clearly and comprehensively when witnessing.

What lesson can we learn about testimony from this verse?

We should give our testimonies in a clear, organized manner that includes all necessary details, helping others understand the full context of our spiritual journeys.