그러자 바울은 요한의 침례는 죄를 떠나서 하나님께로 돌아오는 결의를 나타내는 것이므로 그의 침례를 받은 사람은 요한이 말한대로 나중에 오신 예수를 믿는 게 당연한 일이라고 말하였다.
이 구절의 의미
In this verse from the book of Acts, Paul is speaking about John the Baptist and explains that John baptized people to show their repentance for sins, encouraging them to believe in Jesus Christ who was to come after him.
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Think of it like when your friend tells you there's a new superhero coming. He gets everyone excited by saying they should be ready to cheer on this hero when he arrives. John the Baptist did something similar but for Jesus!
역사적 배경
The book of Acts was written by Luke, a companion of Paul, around 60-80 AD. It details the early Christian church's growth and activities after Christ’s ascension. This passage is part of Paul's discourse to believers in Ephesus.
오늘의 적용
In today's context, this verse reminds us that our actions should prepare others for Jesus. For example, a teacher can encourage students not just about academic success but also about being ready to follow and believe in Christ.