• Acts 8:14-17• 14 When the apostles in Jerusalem heard

that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them. 15 When they arrived, they prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit, 16 because the Holy Spirit had not yet come upon any of them; they had simply been

baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus. 17 Then Peter and John placed their

hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.

• Acts 8:14-17• 14 When the apostles in Jerusalem heard

that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them. 15 When they arrived, they prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit, 16 because the Holy Spirit had not yet come upon any of them; they had simply been

baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus. 17 Then Peter and John placed their

hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.

Saints Spread the Gospel Acts 8:14-25;

Saints Spread the Gospel Acts 8:14-25;

Peter and John went to Samaria.

The apostles sent Peter and John to Samaria so that the people might receive a

gift from the Holy Spirit. (vs 14-17)– Simon offered Peter and John money for

this ability. (vs 17-19)

Peter rebuked Simon and told him to

repent. (vs 20-23)– Simon repented of his sin. Peter and John returned to Jerusalem. (vs 24-25)

Peter and John went to Samaria.

The apostles sent Peter and John to Samaria so that the people might receive a

gift from the Holy Spirit. (vs 14-17)– Simon offered Peter and John money for

this ability. (vs 17-19)

Peter rebuked Simon and told him to

repent. (vs 20-23)– Simon repented of his sin. Peter and John returned to Jerusalem. (vs 24-25)

KeyEvent

Acts 8:9-25;Acts 8:9-25;

• Simon the sorcerer was converted to the truth. He then put is soul in jeopardy by sinning. Simon later

repented of his sin. – The story of Simon teaches us that a saved

person can jeopardize his own soul.

– The Bible teaches that a person can leave God’s fellowship. (1 John 1:5-10)

– The Bible teaches a “fearful expectation of judgment” will await those who sin willfully.

(Heb 10:26-27)

• Simon the sorcerer was converted to the truth. He then put is soul in jeopardy by sinning. Simon later

repented of his sin. – The story of Simon teaches us that a saved

person can jeopardize his own soul.

– The Bible teaches that a person can leave God’s fellowship. (1 John 1:5-10)

– The Bible teaches a “fearful expectation of judgment” will await those who sin willfully.

(Heb 10:26-27)

KeyEvent

The “Coming” of the Holy Spiritmeaning the giving of a miraculous gift

The “Coming” of the Holy Spiritmeaning the giving of a miraculous gift

• Being obedient to God in baptism brings the Holy Spirit Himself as the Gift (singular – Acts 2:38-39; 5:32) and promise of God into the Christian’s life.• But baptism does not automatically bring the

supernatural power, or gifts (listed in 1 Corinthians 12) of the Holy Spirit to a person. These gifts were

usually passed to others by having an Apostle lay his hands on him or her.

• This is why the two Apostles came down to Samaria and laid their hands on them.

• Being obedient to God in baptism brings the Holy Spirit Himself as the Gift (singular – Acts 2:38-39; 5:32) and promise of God into the Christian’s life.• But baptism does not automatically bring the

supernatural power, or gifts (listed in 1 Corinthians 12) of the Holy Spirit to a person. These gifts were

usually passed to others by having an Apostle lay his hands on him or her.

• This is why the two Apostles came down to Samaria and laid their hands on them.

The “Coming” of the Holy Spiritmeaning the giving of a miraculous gift

The “Coming” of the Holy Spiritmeaning the giving of a miraculous gift

• The two exceptions to this practice are found in Acts 2:1-4; (on the Apostles themselves) and in Acts 10 (Cornelius and his family) when no human was said to pass on the gifts but rather the Holy Spirit himself could be said to give or

impart the gifts in a miraculous way.

• In both these cases the purpose was the same NOT for salvation or a SIGN of being saved but as CONFIRMATION of the MESSAGE

• The two exceptions to this practice are found in Acts 2:1-4; (on the Apostles themselves) and in Acts 10 (Cornelius and his family) when no human was said to pass on the gifts but rather the Holy Spirit himself could be said to give or

impart the gifts in a miraculous way.

• In both these cases the purpose was the same NOT for salvation or a SIGN of being saved but as CONFIRMATION of the MESSAGE

• Their sins had been forgiven but they did not have the power to perform signs and wonders

until an Apostle had laid his hands on them (Acts 6:6; 19:1-7). Then the Spirit is said to

have “came upon” them, meaning they received a miraculous gift.

• Their sins had been forgiven but they did not have the power to perform signs and wonders

until an Apostle had laid his hands on them (Acts 6:6; 19:1-7). Then the Spirit is said to

have “came upon” them, meaning they received a miraculous gift.

In similar manner it was at Ephesus that Paul baptized 12 disciples, then laid his hands on them, after which they could

perform miraculous signs.

Gifts of the Spirit v. the Gift of the SpiritGifts of the Spirit v. the Gift of the Spirit

• The Holy Spirit is given to those who obey Jesus (Acts 2:38 & 39; 5:32; Romans 8:9).

• The Gift of the Holy Spirit is the Holy Spirit Himself given to each person who believes,

repents and is baptized.

• The gifts of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:1-11) are miraculous gifts conferred

through the laying on of an Apostle’s hands.

• The Holy Spirit is given to those who obey Jesus (Acts 2:38 & 39; 5:32; Romans 8:9).

• The Gift of the Holy Spirit is the Holy Spirit Himself given to each person who believes,

repents and is baptized.

• The gifts of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:1-11) are miraculous gifts conferred

through the laying on of an Apostle’s hands.

• Acts 8:18-19• 18 When Simon saw that the Spirit was

given at the laying on of the apostles' hands, he offered them money 19 and said, "Give me also this ability so that everyone on whom I lay my hands may

receive the Holy Spirit." • Simon understood that only the Apostles had the power to give the miraculous gifts of

the Holy Spirit by laying their hands on baptized disciples.

• He wanted the same power to be able to give or, as he thought, sell it to others.

• Acts 8:18-19• 18 When Simon saw that the Spirit was

given at the laying on of the apostles' hands, he offered them money 19 and said, "Give me also this ability so that everyone on whom I lay my hands may

receive the Holy Spirit." • Simon understood that only the Apostles had the power to give the miraculous gifts of

the Holy Spirit by laying their hands on baptized disciples.

• He wanted the same power to be able to give or, as he thought, sell it to others.

No Part or ShareNo Part or Share

• Acts 8:20-21

• 20 Peter answered: "May your money perish with you, because you thought

you could buy the gift of God with money! 21 You have no part oar share in this ministry, because your heart is not

right before God.

• I think Peter means that Simon could not be involved in anything having to do with the

Holy Spirit because of his attitude.

• Acts 8:20-21

• 20 Peter answered: "May your money perish with you, because you thought

you could buy the gift of God with money! 21 You have no part oar share in this ministry, because your heart is not

right before God.

• I think Peter means that Simon could not be involved in anything having to do with the

Holy Spirit because of his attitude.

What was Peter’s Meaning?What was Peter’s Meaning?• I think Peter was telling Simon that as long

as his heart was not right with God, thinking he could buy God’s gifts with money, he was not fit to even have an Apostle give him a miraculous gift from the Holy Spirit.

• I do not think he meant that if Simon’s heart was right he could have the same powers the Apostles had, that he could then pass on the gifts.

• I think Peter was telling Simon that as long as his heart was not right with God, thinking he could buy God’s gifts with money, he was not fit to even have an Apostle give him a miraculous gift from the Holy Spirit.

• I do not think he meant that if Simon’s heart was right he could have the same powers the Apostles had, that he could then pass on the gifts.

“Repent and Pray”“Repent and Pray”

• Acts 8:22-24

• 22 Repent of this wickedness and pray to the Lord. Perhaps he will forgive you for having such a thought in your heart. 23 For I see that you are full of bitterness

and captive to sin."

• 24 Then Simon answered, "Pray to the Lord for me so that nothing you have

said may happen to me."

• Acts 8:22-24

• 22 Repent of this wickedness and pray to the Lord. Perhaps he will forgive you for having such a thought in your heart. 23 For I see that you are full of bitterness

and captive to sin."

• 24 Then Simon answered, "Pray to the Lord for me so that nothing you have

said may happen to me."

“v 23 Full of Bitterness”“v 23 Full of Bitterness”• Peter gives us insight into the condition

of Simon’s heart. He had believed and been baptized. He would not have to be

baptized again. He would be a disciple if he repented.

• He was bitter because he had lost his prestige among the people. He thought that getting the power to give or sell the Holy Spirit’s gifts to whomever he chose would help him to regain his power and

prestige.

• Peter gives us insight into the condition of Simon’s heart. He had believed and been baptized. He would not have to be

baptized again. He would be a disciple if he repented.

• He was bitter because he had lost his prestige among the people. He thought that getting the power to give or sell the Holy Spirit’s gifts to whomever he chose would help him to regain his power and

prestige.

Pray for MePray for Me

• Peter must have described in ghastly detail what would happen to him if he did not repent. I assume he had told him about the eternal punishment in the fires of hell that await those who reject the grace of God.

• It is a dreadful thing to fall into the hands of an angry God (Hebrews 11:31).

• Simon asked Peter to intercede for him.

• Peter must have described in ghastly detail what would happen to him if he did not repent. I assume he had told him about the eternal punishment in the fires of hell that await those who reject the grace of God.

• It is a dreadful thing to fall into the hands of an angry God (Hebrews 11:31).

• Simon asked Peter to intercede for him.

• There are several principles we can learn from the story of Simon the Sorcerer: Only the Apostles can transfer the supernatural

powers of the Holy Spirit.

• This also shows that everyone who was baptized in water was not also baptized with

the Holy Spirit.

• It also shows that “RECEIVING THE HOLY SPIRIT” in this context means being given a

special gift which could be tongues or healing or any mentioned in 1 Cor 12

• There are several principles we can learn from the story of Simon the Sorcerer: Only the Apostles can transfer the supernatural

powers of the Holy Spirit.

• This also shows that everyone who was baptized in water was not also baptized with

the Holy Spirit.

• It also shows that “RECEIVING THE HOLY SPIRIT” in this context means being given a

special gift which could be tongues or healing or any mentioned in 1 Cor 12

Also In Acts 10 when Cornelius receives the gift to speak in tongues it is not given by the Apostles but Peter refers to it as similar to

that which happened to the Apostles at Pentecost,

A unique gift of power given by the Holy Spirit to convince those Jewish Christians

with Peter, that the Gentiles were now ACCEPTABLE to God through the blood of Christ if they would obey the message that

Peter was preaching to them

• We also learn here that the gifts of God cannot be purchased with money.

• Another thing we learn is that when a baptized believer sins, he does not

need to be re-baptized for the forgiveness of sins but when he prays sincerely to ask God for forgiveness.

God will forgive him if he repents.

• We also learn here that the gifts of God cannot be purchased with money.

• Another thing we learn is that when a baptized believer sins, he does not

need to be re-baptized for the forgiveness of sins but when he prays sincerely to ask God for forgiveness.

God will forgive him if he repents.

• Acts 8:25• 25 When they had testified and proclaimed

the word of the Lord, Peter and John returned to Jerusalem, preaching the gospel in many Samaritan villages.

• Do you think Jesus’ conversation with the Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well (John 4)

and the effect her testimony had on the people of the nearby town had anything to

do with the success of Philip’s evangelism? Had they also heard about Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan?

• Acts 8:25• 25 When they had testified and proclaimed

the word of the Lord, Peter and John returned to Jerusalem, preaching the gospel in many Samaritan villages.

• Do you think Jesus’ conversation with the Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well (John 4)

and the effect her testimony had on the people of the nearby town had anything to

do with the success of Philip’s evangelism? Had they also heard about Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan?

Saints Spread the Gospel Acts 8:26-40

Saints Spread the Gospel Acts 8:26-40

• Philip preached the gospel to the Ethiopian treasurer. • An angel directed Philip. (vs 26)

– Traveling on the same road to Gaza was a man of Ethiopia. (vs 27-28)

– An angel told Philip to go to the chariot. Philip asked the man if he understood what he was

reading. (vs 29-33)– Philip taught the man about Jesus. (vs 34-35)

– The man asked to be baptized. (vs 36-38)– The Spirit caught Philip away and the man from Ethiopia “went on his way rejoicing.”

(vs 40)

• Philip preached the gospel to the Ethiopian treasurer. • An angel directed Philip. (vs 26)

– Traveling on the same road to Gaza was a man of Ethiopia. (vs 27-28)

– An angel told Philip to go to the chariot. Philip asked the man if he understood what he was

reading. (vs 29-33)– Philip taught the man about Jesus. (vs 34-35)

– The man asked to be baptized. (vs 36-38)– The Spirit caught Philip away and the man from Ethiopia “went on his way rejoicing.”

(vs 40)

KeyEvent

• Acts 8:26-27

• 26 Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, "Go south to the road-the desert road-that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza." 27 So he started out, and on his way he met an Ethiopian eunuch, an important official in charge of all the treasury of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians.

• Acts 8:26-27

• 26 Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, "Go south to the road-the desert road-that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza." 27 So he started out, and on his way he met an Ethiopian eunuch, an important official in charge of all the treasury of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians.

Philip is Directed by an AngelPhilip is Directed by an Angel

Do you see the road from Jerusalem to Gaza?

THE ETHIOPIAN EUNUCH

• People of many nationalities had converted to the Jewish religion through the centuries. These people were called “proselytes.”

• Some say that this eunuch, Treasurer for the Ethiopian Queen, was a Gentile, a native Ethiopian who had converted to Judaism,

because of the language used to describe him. He is called an Ethiopian, not an Israelite or

Jew of Ethiopia. Compare the description here with Acts 2:5.

THE ETHIOPIAN EUNUCH

• People of many nationalities had converted to the Jewish religion through the centuries. These people were called “proselytes.”

• Some say that this eunuch, Treasurer for the Ethiopian Queen, was a Gentile, a native Ethiopian who had converted to Judaism,

because of the language used to describe him. He is called an Ethiopian, not an Israelite or

Jew of Ethiopia. Compare the description here with Acts 2:5.

THE ETHIOPIAN EUNUCH

Others say No- Ethiopian “Jews” (a misnomer) have been accepted back into Israel as the

Biblical tribe of Dan, one of the so-called “lost” tribes of the Northern Kingdom that was

scattered into the nations.

According to THEIR tradition, they have called themselves “Beit Yisrael”for at least 3000

years.

They brought with them a strict form of Torah obedience, First Temple practices, and little

knowledge of the later prophets

THE ETHIOPIAN EUNUCH

Others say No- Ethiopian “Jews” (a misnomer) have been accepted back into Israel as the

Biblical tribe of Dan, one of the so-called “lost” tribes of the Northern Kingdom that was

scattered into the nations.

According to THEIR tradition, they have called themselves “Beit Yisrael”for at least 3000

years.

They brought with them a strict form of Torah obedience, First Temple practices, and little

knowledge of the later prophets

THE ETHIOPIAN EUNUCH

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Acts 8:26-29; Question: Acts 8:26-29; Question:

• Why didn't the angel or the spirit talk to the

Ethiopian Eunuch instead of sending Philip?

By Man to ManBy Man to Man

• “An angel of the Lord said to Philip, "Go south . . .”

• Note that it is a heavenly being who tells the preacher, in this case Philip, to go teach a

man the gospel.• There is a principle introduced here that will

be further developed in this chapter and the next. The principle is that an unsaved man

will be taught the gospel by man, not by visions of Jesus, not by an angel and not by

the Holy Spirit directly.

• “An angel of the Lord said to Philip, "Go south . . .”

• Note that it is a heavenly being who tells the preacher, in this case Philip, to go teach a

man the gospel.• There is a principle introduced here that will

be further developed in this chapter and the next. The principle is that an unsaved man

will be taught the gospel by man, not by visions of Jesus, not by an angel and not by

the Holy Spirit directly.

• Acts 8:27-29

• This man had gone to Jerusalem to worship, 28 and on his way home was

sitting in his chariot reading the book of Isaiah the prophet. 29 The Spirit told

Philip, "Go to that chariot and stay near it."

• Note that first an angel, then the Spirit told Philip what to do. But it was Philip who told

the Eunuch what to do.

• Acts 8:27-29

• This man had gone to Jerusalem to worship, 28 and on his way home was

sitting in his chariot reading the book of Isaiah the prophet. 29 The Spirit told

Philip, "Go to that chariot and stay near it."

• Note that first an angel, then the Spirit told Philip what to do. But it was Philip who told

the Eunuch what to do.

• Acts 8:30-31• 30 Then Philip ran up to the chariot and

heard the man reading Isaiah the prophet. "Do you understand what you

are reading?" Philip asked. • 31 "How can I," he said, "unless someone explains it to me?" So he

invited Philip to come up and sit with him.

• Can we understand the Bible on our own or do we have to have someone explain its

meanings to us?

• Acts 8:30-31• 30 Then Philip ran up to the chariot and

heard the man reading Isaiah the prophet. "Do you understand what you

are reading?" Philip asked. • 31 "How can I," he said, "unless someone explains it to me?" So he

invited Philip to come up and sit with him.

• Can we understand the Bible on our own or do we have to have someone explain its

meanings to us?

Acts 8:26-40 Acts 8:26-40

• Philip taught the man of Ethiopia beginning with an Old Testament prophecy concerning Jesus.

– Philip asked the man if he understood what he was reading.

– Are we that knowledgeable to ask such a question to a stranger whom we see reading the

Bible?– The Old Testament is important to

understanding the death of Jesus Christ. (Cf. Romans 15:4; Galatians 3:23-25)

• Philip taught the man of Ethiopia beginning with an Old Testament prophecy concerning Jesus.

– Philip asked the man if he understood what he was reading.

– Are we that knowledgeable to ask such a question to a stranger whom we see reading the

Bible?– The Old Testament is important to

understanding the death of Jesus Christ. (Cf. Romans 15:4; Galatians 3:23-25)

KeyEvent

• We can understand the Bible ourselves because we now have the whole story in

the completed Bible.

• The Eunuch didn’t know the facts about Jesus’ birth, life, teachings, death and

resurrection until Philip told him.

• Having this new information he could then understand Isaiah’s prophecy.

• We can understand the Bible ourselves because we now have the whole story in

the completed Bible.

• The Eunuch didn’t know the facts about Jesus’ birth, life, teachings, death and

resurrection until Philip told him.

• Having this new information he could then understand Isaiah’s prophecy.

Prophecies are Understood in Retrospect

Prophecies are Understood in Retrospect

• Prophecies were not given to forewarn or to give information that will enable men to

change history. There is always an element of mystery about a prophecy until it has been fulfilled so that God’s enemies cannot thwart

His plan.

• Prophecies were to serve as proofs of the inspiration of the prophet so people would

believe that he spoke for God. Therefore they are understood fully only after their fulfillment.

• Prophecies were not given to forewarn or to give information that will enable men to

change history. There is always an element of mystery about a prophecy until it has been fulfilled so that God’s enemies cannot thwart

His plan.

• Prophecies were to serve as proofs of the inspiration of the prophet so people would

believe that he spoke for God. Therefore they are understood fully only after their fulfillment.

• Acts 8:32-33

• The eunuch was reading this passage of Scripture:

• "He was led like a sheep to the slaughter, and as a lamb before the shearer is silent,

so he did not open his mouth.

• 33 In his humiliation he was deprived of justice.

• Who can speak of his descendants?

• For his life was taken from the earth."

• Acts 8:32-33

• The eunuch was reading this passage of Scripture:

• "He was led like a sheep to the slaughter, and as a lamb before the shearer is silent,

so he did not open his mouth.

• 33 In his humiliation he was deprived of justice.

• Who can speak of his descendants?

• For his life was taken from the earth."

The Eunuch did not Know the Fulfillment; We Do

The Eunuch did not Know the Fulfillment; We Do

• Acts 8:34-35

• 34 The eunuch asked Philip, "Tell me, please, who is the prophet talking about, himself or someone else?" 35 Then Philip began with that very passage of Scripture and told him the good news about Jesus.

• When the Eunuch learned the fulfillment, then he understood the meaning.

• Acts 8:34-35

• 34 The eunuch asked Philip, "Tell me, please, who is the prophet talking about, himself or someone else?" 35 Then Philip began with that very passage of Scripture and told him the good news about Jesus.

• When the Eunuch learned the fulfillment, then he understood the meaning.

• Acts 8:36-38• 36 As they traveled along the road, they came to some water and the eunuch said, "Look, here is water. Why shouldn't I be

baptized?" 38 And he gave orders to stop the chariot. Then both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water and

Philip baptized him.• If what Philip told him was the good news

about Jesus, how did he find out about baptism, that it was a command to be

obeyed? Is baptism a part of the gospel?

• Acts 8:36-38• 36 As they traveled along the road, they came to some water and the eunuch said, "Look, here is water. Why shouldn't I be

baptized?" 38 And he gave orders to stop the chariot. Then both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water and

Philip baptized him.• If what Philip told him was the good news

about Jesus, how did he find out about baptism, that it was a command to be

obeyed? Is baptism a part of the gospel?

• If sprinkling a few drops of water on the head is baptism, why didn't Philip use a little water from the Eunuch’s water jug to baptize him? Was it because the Eunuch couldn't afford to

lose any of his water?

• “Baptize” is a Greek word spelled with English letters. Its true translation is

“immerse.” They both “went down into the water.”

• Scriptural baptism is putting the whole body under water, then bringing it up again.

• If sprinkling a few drops of water on the head is baptism, why didn't Philip use a little water from the Eunuch’s water jug to baptize him? Was it because the Eunuch couldn't afford to

lose any of his water?

• “Baptize” is a Greek word spelled with English letters. Its true translation is

“immerse.” They both “went down into the water.”

• Scriptural baptism is putting the whole body under water, then bringing it up again.

• Acts 8:38-9:1• 39 When they came up out of the

water, the Spirit of the Lord suddenly took Philip away, and the eunuch did not see him again, but went on his way rejoicing. 40 Philip, however, appeared at Azotus and traveled about, preaching the gospel in all the towns until he reached Caesarea.

• We learn from Acts 21:8 that Philip the evangelist lived at Caesarea on the Sea and that he had four unmarried daughters who prophesied.

• Acts 8:38-9:1• 39 When they came up out of the

water, the Spirit of the Lord suddenly took Philip away, and the eunuch did not see him again, but went on his way rejoicing. 40 Philip, however, appeared at Azotus and traveled about, preaching the gospel in all the towns until he reached Caesarea.

• We learn from Acts 21:8 that Philip the evangelist lived at Caesarea on the Sea and that he had four unmarried daughters who prophesied.

Acts 8:26-40 Acts 8:26-40 • The man of Ethiopia was baptized. This

is the first full record and conversion process in action after Jesus's death.

• Philip preached Jesus.• The man asked about being

baptized.• The man professed his belief.

• Philip took the man into the water and baptized him. Cf.

Mark 16:15-16; Matt 28:18-20.

• The man of Ethiopia was baptized. This is the first full record and conversion process in action after Jesus's death.

• Philip preached Jesus.• The man asked about being

baptized.• The man professed his belief.

• Philip took the man into the water and baptized him. Cf.

Mark 16:15-16; Matt 28:18-20.

KeyEvent

Note of the Day:Note of the Day:• Jesus started at water for the woman at

the well

• Paul started with an alter in Acts 17

• Philip started at the verse the man was reading.

• Great Preachers and teachers of the Bible started where people were. Both Jesus in John 4 and Philip started also with a question instead of a statement!

Note of the Day:Note of the Day:• We should also note however, that

all of these great personal evangelists also all ended up

speaking the gospel.

• Sometimes people and churches start where people are and just stay there. That is a mistake.

Question:Question:

• Some Bibles leave out v 37.

• If these words should not be in the Bible

• What does this change about our understanding of

confession?

Scripture: Scripture:

• “That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the

dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.”

Romans 10:9-10 (NIV)

New King James• 1 John 4:15 Whoever confesses that Jesus

is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.

International Standard Version• 1 John 4:15 God abides in the one who acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God,

and he abides in God.

Scripture: Scripture:

• Remember the key points seen in our study:

– Persecution led to the scattering of the saints in Jerusalem.

– Multitudes in the city of Samaria believed and was baptized. There was

great joy in the city. – Simon the sorcerer was converted to the

truth. He then put is soul in jeopardy by sinning. Simon later repented of his sin.

– Philip taught the man of Ethiopia beginning with an Old Testament

prophecy concerning Jesus.– The man of Ethiopia was converted.

• Remember the key points seen in our study:

– Persecution led to the scattering of the saints in Jerusalem.

– Multitudes in the city of Samaria believed and was baptized. There was

great joy in the city. – Simon the sorcerer was converted to the

truth. He then put is soul in jeopardy by sinning. Simon later repented of his sin.

– Philip taught the man of Ethiopia beginning with an Old Testament

prophecy concerning Jesus.– The man of Ethiopia was converted.

ConclusionConclusion

• This chapter is primarily about the work of Philip who is called “the evangelist,” meaning one who announces good news. The good news Philip announced or preached was the

good news about Jesus.

• He was directed by an angel and by the Holy Spirit. An apostle had laid his hands on Philip enabling him to perform signs and

wonders to confirm the divine source of the message he preached.

• This chapter is primarily about the work of Philip who is called “the evangelist,” meaning one who announces good news. The good news Philip announced or preached was the

good news about Jesus.

• He was directed by an angel and by the Holy Spirit. An apostle had laid his hands on Philip enabling him to perform signs and

wonders to confirm the divine source of the message he preached.

• Because of his work many souls were saved and made to rejoice that their sins were forgiven and they possessed eternal life.

• We learned that the gift of miraculous powers could NOT be given by a person who was

not an apostle only by an Apostle laying his hands on a person.

• We learned that an unsaved man will only be taught by man, not by an angel, the Spirit or a vision of Jesus. This last one, the vision of Jesus, will be seen in chapter 9. Note when

we get there that Jesus did not tell Paul what to do to be saved, a man, Ananias, did.

• Because of his work many souls were saved and made to rejoice that their sins were forgiven and they possessed eternal life.

• We learned that the gift of miraculous powers could NOT be given by a person who was

not an apostle only by an Apostle laying his hands on a person.

• We learned that an unsaved man will only be taught by man, not by an angel, the Spirit or a vision of Jesus. This last one, the vision of Jesus, will be seen in chapter 9. Note when

we get there that Jesus did not tell Paul what to do to be saved, a man, Ananias, did.

• We also saw that baptism is a necessary part of the message about Jesus and that it involves going down into the water and

coming up out of the water. It is immersion of the whole body under water and coming

up again out of the water.• As the Eunuch did, a baptized person will “go

on his way rejoicing,” knowing his sins are forgiven and that he possesses eternal life in

Christ.• In the next chapter we will read the story of

Paul’s conversion.

• We also saw that baptism is a necessary part of the message about Jesus and that it involves going down into the water and

coming up out of the water. It is immersion of the whole body under water and coming

up again out of the water.• As the Eunuch did, a baptized person will “go

on his way rejoicing,” knowing his sins are forgiven and that he possesses eternal life in

Christ.• In the next chapter we will read the story of

Paul’s conversion.

Saved by a Work (of Faith)Saved by a Work (of Faith)

• by Ellis Jones

• The LORD is our righteousness;

• Without Him we’re not right.

• Would you be a slave to sin,

• And live in sin’s dark night?

• by Ellis Jones

• The LORD is our righteousness;

• Without Him we’re not right.

• Would you be a slave to sin,

• And live in sin’s dark night?

There’s a form you can obey,

To re-enact His death.

By it your soul can live again,

By the Spirit’s “breath.”

There’s a form you can obey,

To re-enact His death.

By it your soul can live again,

By the Spirit’s “breath.”

By “water and the Spirit,”

You can be born again.

And it is the only way,

To rid your soul of sin.

By “water and the Spirit,”

You can be born again.

And it is the only way,

To rid your soul of sin.

Salvation cannot be of works.

No sinful man may boast.

But a “dead man” cannot work,

As some may have supposed.

Salvation cannot be of works.

No sinful man may boast.

But a “dead man” cannot work,

As some may have supposed.

But he must be “buried,”And in water must be lowered.

And thus united in Christ’s death,The Spirit comes aboard.

But he must be “buried,”And in water must be lowered.

And thus united in Christ’s death,The Spirit comes aboard.

Then from that “grave” of water,

To new life God will raise.

A work of God there is performed.

So God gets all the praise.

Then from that “grave” of water,

To new life God will raise.

A work of God there is performed.

So God gets all the praise.

Go TeachingGo Teaching

by Ellis JonesMatthew 28:18-20

As we travel through this worldLet's tell folks as we go,

The blessed story of the Christ;Just tell them what you know.

by Ellis JonesMatthew 28:18-20

As we travel through this worldLet's tell folks as we go,

The blessed story of the Christ;Just tell them what you know.

Just teach the same things you were taught

For your conversion day.

If you can just remember that

Then you'll know what to say.

Just teach the same things you were taught

For your conversion day.

If you can just remember that

Then you'll know what to say.

Let the story of God's love

Slide smoothly from your tongue.

Point men to that Ladder

And help them find a rung.

Let the story of God's love

Slide smoothly from your tongue.

Point men to that Ladder

And help them find a rung.

Christ has no hands but your hands -

A saying old but true.

He has no mouth but your mouth

That's how he speaks - through you.

Christ has no hands but your hands -

A saying old but true.

He has no mouth but your mouth

That's how he speaks - through you.

In earthen pots His treasure

For mankind is entrusted.

What if the pot is cracked?

What if it should be "busted"?

The rule must still be followed,

"By man must man be taught."

It's by our life and teaching

The fight of faith is fought.

The rule must still be followed,

"By man must man be taught."

It's by our life and teaching

The fight of faith is fought.