Saturday, November 04, 2006
An Outline of Acts Chapter 8
The Church Persecuted and Scattered (8:1-3)
Philip in Samaria (8:4-8)
The church is planted in Samaria, by Philip the deacon, who preached, did miracles, and baptized many.
Simon the Sorcerer (8:9-25)
Philip also baptizes Simon the sorcerer, a great seducer of the people.
Peter and John come to confirm and enlarge the church. Through prayer and laying of hands the Holy Spirit is received.
When Simon wanted to buy this power, Peter sharply rebukes his hypocrisy and covetousness, and exhorts him to repentance.
Peter and John preach the word of the Lord as they return to Jerusalem.
Philip and the Ethiopian (8:26-40)
The angel sends Philip to teach and baptize the Ethiopian Eunuch.
Philip in Samaria (8:4-8)
The church is planted in Samaria, by Philip the deacon, who preached, did miracles, and baptized many.
Simon the Sorcerer (8:9-25)
Philip also baptizes Simon the sorcerer, a great seducer of the people.
Peter and John come to confirm and enlarge the church. Through prayer and laying of hands the Holy Spirit is received.
When Simon wanted to buy this power, Peter sharply rebukes his hypocrisy and covetousness, and exhorts him to repentance.
Peter and John preach the word of the Lord as they return to Jerusalem.
Philip and the Ethiopian (8:26-40)
The angel sends Philip to teach and baptize the Ethiopian Eunuch.
