What is the meaning of Acts 13:37? But the One • Luke records Paul contrasting David with “the One.” The context (Acts 13:36) speaks of David dying and seeing corruption, so “the One” must be Jesus. • John 5:22–23 reminds us that “the Father judges no one, but has given all judgment to the Son,” underscoring Christ’s singular authority. • Colossians 1:18 calls Him “the firstborn from the dead, so that in all things He may have the preeminence,” affirming His unique status among all humanity. whom God raised from the dead • Acts 2:24 says, “God raised Him up, releasing Him from the agony of death,” echoing the same truth Paul repeats here. • Romans 1:4: Jesus “was declared with power to be the Son of God by His resurrection from the dead.” The resurrection is God’s public endorsement of Christ’s identity and mission. • 1 Corinthians 15:3–4 places the resurrection at the center of the gospel: “Christ died for our sins… He was buried, and He was raised on the third day.” did not see decay • Psalm 16:10 prophesied, “You will not allow Your Holy One to see decay.” Peter applies this prophecy to Jesus in Acts 2:31, and Paul does the same here. • The empty tomb (Luke 24:1–6) is physical proof that Jesus’ body never deteriorated. • 1 Corinthians 15:42–44 explains that the resurrection body is “imperishable,” showing why Jesus could not be subject to corruption. • Because He conquered decay, believers share His victory (1 Peter 1:3–4), receiving “an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading.” summary Acts 13:37 declares the unrivaled triumph of Jesus Christ: unlike David or any other human, His body never experienced corruption because God raised Him bodily and gloriously. Paul uses this fact to assure his listeners that the gospel rests on a living, incorruptible Savior who guarantees forgiveness and eternal life to all who believe. |
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