Theological Sketch book Acts 13:32-34 And we declare to you glad tidings, how that the promise which was made to the fathers,… He speaks of Christ's resurrection — I. AS AN ACCOMPLISHMENT OF PROPHECY (cf. Psalm 118:22, with Luke 20:17). We must not, however, suppose this to be an uninteresting fact; for the apostle further speaks of it — II. AS GLAD TIDINGS TO THE SOUL. To the disconsolate disciples the tidings of Christ's resurrection were doubtless exceeding joyful. But they ought to be no less so to us, since that event ascertains — 1. The virtue of His sacrifice. Had He not risen, His death had been in vain (1 Corinthians 15:14, 17, 18). But His resurrection clearly proved that He had satisfied the demands of law and justice. 2. His sufficiency for our help. If He were still dead, it would be in vain to look to Him for help. 3. The certainty of our own resurrection. Because He liveth, we may be sure that we shall live also (John 14:19).As a further improvement of this passage, permit me to observe — 1. How deeply are we interested in the writings of the Old Testament! In them are promises of which we receive the accomplishment. 2. What enemies are they to themselves who despise the ministry of the gospel! 3. What a near relation subsists between believers in all ages! (Theological Sketch book.) Parallel Verses KJV: And we declare unto you glad tidings, how that the promise which was made unto the fathers,WEB: We bring you good news of the promise made to the fathers, |
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