God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee.
God kept his promise to us, their kids and grandkids, by bringing Jesus back to life. It's exactly what was written in Psalm 2: 'You are my Son, and today I've brought you into the world.'
God's promises don't expire, what he told our ancestors, he delivered for us through Jesus.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Acts, which records the early church's spread, Paul is delivering a sermon in a synagogue in Antioch of Pisidia during his first missionary journey. He is addressing Jews and God-fearing Gentiles, explaining how God's promises to Israel are fulfilled in Jesus, particularly through His resurrection. This verse quotes Psalm 2:7 to show the continuity between the Old Testament prophecies and the New Testament events, emphasizing Jesus as the promised Messiah.
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