Kamusta, mga kaibigan! Welcome ulit sa "Tara Bible Study Tayo!" Series ngayon, hihimayin natin ang Acts 2:38. Is ito ba talaga ang historical fulfillment ng Great Commission na binigay sa Matthew 28:19, Mark 16:16, at Luke 24:47? Magkaiba ba ang baptism in the Name of "Jesus Only" vs. "Trinity"? Importanteng pag-usapan 'to kasi dito talaga nagsimula ang "vibe" ng New Covenant church. Kasama natin ang ating "Bible Student" para sa usapang ito. Tara, let’s dive in!
Bible Student:
Pastor Ronald, good evening po! Reading through the Book of Acts, parang lumalabas na Acts 2:38 ang "grand opening" ng Great Commission. In the Gospels, may apat na big questions: Kailan matutupad ito? Sino ang unang tutupad? Saan magsisimula? At paano ang execution? Pagdating sa Acts 2, parang lahat ng boxes, na-check. Tama po ba ang ganitong view?
Pastor Ronald, good evening po! Reading through the Book of Acts, parang lumalabas na Acts 2:38 ang "grand opening" ng Great Commission. In the Gospels, may apat na big questions: Kailan matutupad ito? Sino ang unang tutupad? Saan magsisimula? At paano ang execution? Pagdating sa Acts 2, parang lahat ng boxes, na-check. Tama po ba ang ganitong view?
Pastor Ronald:
Spot on, ka dyan, brother! From a historical perspective, Acts 2 is indeed the inaugural fulfillment. Hindi lang siya random event; ito yung "Go signal" ng Holy Spirit. Let’s break it down:
Spot on, ka dyan, brother! From a historical perspective, Acts 2 is indeed the inaugural fulfillment. Hindi lang siya random event; ito yung "Go signal" ng Holy Spirit. Let’s break it down:
Kailan? Sabi ni Jesus, "Wait for the promise of the Father" (Acts 1:4). Nangyari 'yan nung Day of Pentecost, the exact moment the New Covenant era was launched with power.
Sino? Si, Peter, standing with the eleven. Remember, si Peter ang binigyan ng "keys of the kingdom" (Matthew 16:19), kaya fitting lang na siya ang mag-open ng pinto for the first time.
Saan? Sa Jerusalem. Consistent 'yan sa Luke 24:47 na dapat magsimula sa Jerusalem bago kumalat sa "ends of the earth."
Paano? Dito na pumasok yung "What shall we do?" moment. Peter gave the three-step response: Repent, be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, and receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Bible Student:
Pero Pastor, may konting debate dyan, 'di ba? In Matthew 28:19, ang command is "In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit." Pero sa Acts 2:38 at sa iba pang episodes sa Acts, "In the name of Jesus" lang ang binabanggit. Does this mean Peter changed the formula?
Pastor Ronald:
Good catch! Pero actually, walang contradiction dito. Think of it this way: Sa Acts, ang focus ni Peter is to establish the authority of Jesus. For the Jews in Jerusalem, kailangan nilang kilalanin na yung "Jesus" na pinako nila is actually the Lord and Messiah.
"In the name of Jesus" isn't just a magic formula; it’s shorthand for the authority of the Triune God revealed in Christ. When we baptize, we follow the Trinitarian command of Matthew 28, acknowledging that the Father and the Spirit are fully present in the work of the Son. It’s harmony, not a conflict of formulas.
Bible Student:
Ah, gets ko na po! So it’s not "Jesus Only" vs. "Trinity," kundi fulfillment ng authority ni Jesus under the New Covenant. Everything points back to what He finished on the cross.
Pastor Ronald:
Exactly! The Great Commission wasn't just a suggestion; it’s the mission of the church. In Acts 2:38, we see the transition from the shadows of the Old Covenant to the reality of the New, where the Law is written on our hearts through the Holy Spirit.
Exactly! The Great Commission wasn't just a suggestion; it’s the mission of the church. In Acts 2:38, we see the transition from the shadows of the Old Covenant to the reality of the New, where the Law is written on our hearts through the Holy Spirit.
Bible Student:
Sobrang linaw, Pastor! Nakaka-ignite ng passion to share the Word. Pwede po ba nating tapusin sa prayer?
Pastor Ronald:
Amen to that! Let’s pray. Lord, salamat sa biyaya ng Bagong Tipan. Thank You for the gift of the Holy Spirit that empowers us to fulfill the Great Commission today. Tulungan Mo kaming maging bold witnesses sa aming henerasyon, preaching repentance and the forgiveness of sins in Your Name. Amen.
Amen to that! Let’s pray. Lord, salamat sa biyaya ng Bagong Tipan. Thank You for the gift of the Holy Spirit that empowers us to fulfill the Great Commission today. Tulungan Mo kaming maging bold witnesses sa aming henerasyon, preaching repentance and the forgiveness of sins in Your Name. Amen.
Real Talk Reflection
"Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." — Acts 2:38
Reflection: Minsan, we overcomplicate our faith. We look for "secret formulas" or deep mysteries, but Peter’s first sermon was direct: turn away from sin, identify with Jesus through baptism, and live by the Spirit. This is the New Covenant heartbeat. Hindi na ito tungkol sa pagsunod sa mga panlabas na ritwal ng lumang batas, kundi tungkol sa pagtanggap ng bagong buhay na galing kay Kristo. If the first 3,000 believers started with this simple obedience, tayo rin dapat.
Call to Action: Ngayong linggo, ask yourself: Is there a "Great Commission" opportunity in my circle? Short and simple lang share how Jesus changed your life or offer to pray for someone "in the name of Jesus." Be the fulfillment of Acts 2 in your own neighborhood!
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