Acts 15:3

Chinese Bible Union Version 2010 (Traditional) (（和合本修訂版） （繁體字） 神版)

於是教會為他們送行。他們經過 腓尼基 、 撒瑪利亞 ，沿途敘說外邦人歸主的事，使眾弟兄都非常歡喜。

这是什么意思？

This verse talks about people being sent on a journey by the church and traveling through different places, sharing the good news of Gentiles turning to faith in Jesus Christ. Their message brought great joy to everyone they met.

儿童解释

Imagine you're playing with your friends, and you have some really exciting news to share—like when someone new joins your group and wants to play too. You run around telling everyone, and it makes all of you very happy!

历史背景

The Book of Acts was written by Luke, a companion of Paul, sometime in the late first century AD. This verse describes events that occurred shortly after the Jerusalem Council, where early Christians discussed how to include Gentiles into their faith community.

今日应用

Imagine being part of a team at work that successfully integrates new members from different departments, and you share this success with your colleagues, bringing joy and unity to the entire office.

主题

• mission
• faith
• joy
• conversion
• community
• Gentiles

相关经文

• Romans 15:9
• Galatians 2:3
• Ephesians 2:8-9
• Acts 10:45
• Acts 11:18

常见问题

What does 'declaring the conversion of the Gentiles' mean?

It means sharing the news that people who were not originally part of the Jewish faith had accepted Jesus as their savior and joined the Christian community.

Why did this cause great joy among the brethren?

The joy came from seeing the fulfillment of God's plan to include all peoples in His salvation, a message central to the Christian faith.

How does Acts 15:3 apply to today’s church?

Today's church can find inspiration in this verse by embracing diversity and including people from different backgrounds into their communities with joy and openness.

What role did the church play in supporting these travelers?

The church supported them, likely by providing resources or sending off the travelers with encouragement, showing how believers should support each other in spreading the faith.