Maar Paulus zei: "Johannes' doop betekende dat je wilde gaan leven zoals God het wil. En Johannes zei tegen de mensen dat ze moesten geloven in de Man die na hem kwam. Dat is dus Jezus Christus."
Wat betekent dit?
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.
Uitgelegd voor kinderen
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!
Historische achtergrond
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.
Toepassing voor vandaag
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.