Acts 13:30

But God raised him from the dead:

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But God raised him from the dead:

Acts 13:30 is a concise yet profoundly significant statement within Paul's sermon in the synagogue at Pisidian Antioch, declaring the pivotal event of Christian faith: the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Context

This verse is part of a comprehensive evangelistic message delivered by the Apostle Paul, recorded in Acts 13:16-41. Paul traces Israel's history from Abraham through the kings, culminating in the coming of Jesus as the promised Messiah. He highlights how Jesus was put to death by those in Jerusalem and their rulers (Acts 13:27-29). However, Acts 13:30 immediately counters this human act of rejection and death with a powerful divine intervention: "But God raised him from the dead." This declaration serves as the absolute turning point and the very cornerstone of the early Christian proclamation, validating Jesus' claims and fulfilling prophecy.

Key Themes

  • The Resurrection of Jesus Christ: This is the central theme. The resurrection is not merely a historical event but the divine authentication of Jesus as the Son of God and the Messiah. It proves His victory over sin and death, making His sacrifice effective for salvation.
  • Divine Sovereignty and Power: The phrase "God raised him" emphasizes that this was not a natural occurrence or a human effort, but an act of God's immense power. It underscores God's ultimate control over life and death, demonstrating His faithfulness to His promises. The resurrection powerfully declared Jesus to be the Son of God (Romans 1:4).
  • Validation of the Gospel Message: For Paul and the other apostles, the resurrection was the non-negotiable proof of Jesus' identity and the truthfulness of their message. Without it, their faith would be in vain (1 Corinthians 15:14).
  • Hope for Humanity: Because God raised Jesus, believers have a living hope for their own future resurrection and eternal life. Jesus' resurrection is the "firstfruits" of those who sleep (1 Corinthians 15:20).

Linguistic Insights

The Greek phrase for "raised him from the dead" is ēgeiren ek nekrōn (ἤγειρεν ἐκ νεκρῶν). The verb ēgeiren (from egeirō) means "to raise up," "to awaken," or "to cause to rise." It strongly conveys the active, causative role of God in bringing Jesus back to life. The prepositional phrase ek nekrōn ("out of the dead ones") emphasizes that Jesus was truly dead among the dead, and God brought Him out of that state, distinguishing Him from all others who had died.

Practical Application

The truth of Acts 13:30 has profound implications for believers today:

  • Foundation of Faith: The resurrection of Jesus is the bedrock upon which Christian faith stands. It assures us that Jesus is who He claimed to be and that His sacrifice was accepted by God.
  • Power for New Life: Just as God raised Jesus, He empowers believers to live a new life, free from the dominion of sin (Romans 6:4). This divine power is available to transform lives.
  • Assurance of Future Hope: The resurrection guarantees our own future resurrection and eternal life with God. It transforms our view of death from an end to a glorious transition.
  • Call to Proclaim: The early apostles tirelessly proclaimed the resurrection. This verse reminds us of the centrality of this message in sharing the Gospel with a world in need of hope and salvation.
Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Acts 2:24

    Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it.

  • Acts 17:31

    Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by [that] man whom he hath ordained; [whereof] he hath given assurance unto all [men], in that he hath raised him from the dead.

  • Matthew 28:6

    He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.

  • Acts 4:10

    Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, [even] by him doth this man stand here before you whole.

  • Acts 2:32

    This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses.

  • John 10:17

    Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again.

  • John 2:19

    Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.

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