Thematic Bible
Acts 8:1 (show verse)
And Saul was in full agreement with Stephen being put to death. And a great persecution broke out against the Jerusalem church, and all the disciples, except the apostles, were scattered throughout the districts of Judea and Samaria.
Church » Compared to a flock » Scattered by persecution and false shepherds
Church » The wicked persecute
The church » The wicked persecute
Dispersion » Of the early disciples
God's Flock » Scattered by persecution and false shepherds
religious Intolerance » The jewish leaders » In persecuting stephen
Jerusalem » Disciples persecuted and dispersed from
Jerusalem » Persecution of the Christian church commenced at
Paul » Persecutes the Christians; present at, and gives consent to, the stoning of stephen
Paul » Also called saul
Persecution » Of the righteous » Diffuses the gospel
Persecution » Instances of » Of the ekklesia (body of Christ)
Persecution » Suffering of--exemplified » Primitive church
Saints » God's knowledge of the saints » Scattered
Samaria » Province of
modern Samaria » The persecuted Christians fled to
Stephen » Stoned
Church » The wicked persecute
The church » The wicked persecute
Dispersion » Of the early disciples
God's Flock » Scattered by persecution and false shepherds
religious Intolerance » The jewish leaders » In persecuting stephen
Jerusalem » Disciples persecuted and dispersed from
Jerusalem » Persecution of the Christian church commenced at
Paul » Persecutes the Christians; present at, and gives consent to, the stoning of stephen
Paul » Also called saul
Persecution » Of the righteous » Diffuses the gospel
Persecution » Instances of » Of the ekklesia (body of Christ)
Persecution » Suffering of--exemplified » Primitive church
Saints » God's knowledge of the saints » Scattered
Samaria » Province of
modern Samaria » The persecuted Christians fled to
Stephen » Stoned
Acts 8:2 (show verse)
The godly men who buried Stephen's body mourned over his loss very deeply.
Burial » Attended by relatives and friends » Stephen
Character » Of saints » Devout
Character of saints » Devout
Church » The wicked persecute
The church » The wicked persecute
dead Bodies » Burial of
religious Intolerance » The jewish leaders » In persecuting stephen
Jerusalem » Disciples persecuted and dispersed from
Lamentations » Examples of » For stephen
Stephen » Burial of
Character » Of saints » Devout
Character of saints » Devout
Church » The wicked persecute
The church » The wicked persecute
dead Bodies » Burial of
religious Intolerance » The jewish leaders » In persecuting stephen
Jerusalem » Disciples persecuted and dispersed from
Lamentations » Examples of » For stephen
Stephen » Burial of
Acts 8:3 (show verse)
But Saul brought devastation to the church by entering everyone's house and dragging men and women off to jail.
Afflictions made beneficial » In furthering the gospel
Church » The wicked persecute
The church » The wicked persecute
religious Intolerance » The jewish leaders » In persecuting stephen
Jerusalem » Disciples persecuted and dispersed from
Paul » Persecutes the Christians; present at, and gives consent to, the stoning of stephen
Prisons » Used for confining » Persons accused of heresy
Church » The wicked persecute
The church » The wicked persecute
religious Intolerance » The jewish leaders » In persecuting stephen
Jerusalem » Disciples persecuted and dispersed from
Paul » Persecutes the Christians; present at, and gives consent to, the stoning of stephen
Prisons » Used for confining » Persons accused of heresy
Acts 8:4 (show verse)
Now the disciples, who had become scattered all over, went everywhere preaching the message [of God].
Dispersion » Of the early disciples
Jerusalem » Disciples persecuted and dispersed from
Ministers » Should preach » Everywhere
Missionaries » Exemplified
Missionaries » Members of the early church
Persecution » Of the righteous » Diffuses the gospel
Philip » One of the seven servants (greek: diakonos) » Successfully preaches in samaria
Jerusalem » Disciples persecuted and dispersed from
Ministers » Should preach » Everywhere
Missionaries » Exemplified
Missionaries » Members of the early church
Persecution » Of the righteous » Diffuses the gospel
Philip » One of the seven servants (greek: diakonos) » Successfully preaches in samaria
Acts 8:5 (show verse)
And Philip went down to the city of Samaria and proclaimed Christ to them.
Awakenings and religious reforms » At the feast of pentecost ac 2 » Under philip at samaria
religious Awakenings » At the feast of pentecost ac 2 » Under philip at samaria
Christ » Preaching to be concerning » Christ the theme of
Leaders » Preaching » Christ the theme of
Ministers » Work of preaching » Christ the theme of
Ministers » Hospitality to » Message of
Ministers » Should preach » Christ crucified
Ministers » Faithful--exemplified » Philip
Missionary-work by ministers » Exemplified » Philip
Philip » One of the seven servants (greek: diakonos) » Successfully preaches in samaria
Philip » The evangelist » Broadminded
Preaching » Christ the theme of
Preaching » Effective » By philip
Religious » Support of unfaithful » Christ the theme of
Samaria » City of
Samaria » Country of » Disciples made from the inhabitants of
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Visited by philip, peter, and john
modern Samaria » Cities of, mentioned in scripture » Samaria
modern Samaria » The gospel first preached in, by philip
Samaritans » Philip did a successful work among them
Spiritual » special reasons for Joy » Times of spiritual refreshing
religious Awakenings » At the feast of pentecost ac 2 » Under philip at samaria
Christ » Preaching to be concerning » Christ the theme of
Leaders » Preaching » Christ the theme of
Ministers » Work of preaching » Christ the theme of
Ministers » Hospitality to » Message of
Ministers » Should preach » Christ crucified
Ministers » Faithful--exemplified » Philip
Missionary-work by ministers » Exemplified » Philip
Philip » One of the seven servants (greek: diakonos) » Successfully preaches in samaria
Philip » The evangelist » Broadminded
Preaching » Christ the theme of
Preaching » Effective » By philip
Religious » Support of unfaithful » Christ the theme of
Samaria » City of
Samaria » Country of » Disciples made from the inhabitants of
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Visited by philip, peter, and john
modern Samaria » Cities of, mentioned in scripture » Samaria
modern Samaria » The gospel first preached in, by philip
Samaritans » Philip did a successful work among them
Spiritual » special reasons for Joy » Times of spiritual refreshing
Acts 8:6 (show verse)
Great crowds of people joined together in accepting Philip's message when they heard and saw the [miraculous] signs he was able to perform.
Awakenings and religious reforms » Awakenings, religious, » General references to
Awakenings and religious reforms » Revivals (select reading, isa chap 35) isa 35 » Examples of
Awakenings and religious reforms » At the feast of pentecost ac 2 » Under philip at samaria
religious Awakenings » General references to
religious Awakenings » At the feast of pentecost ac 2 » Under philip at samaria
Christian ministers » Success attending » Philip
Miracles » Instrumental to the early propagation of the gospel
Miracles » Miracles performed by the disciples and apostles » By philip
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Philip » Various miracles
Philip » One of the seven servants (greek: diakonos) » Successfully preaches in samaria
Preaching » Effective » By philip
Religious » General references to
Revivals » Isa 35 » Examples of
Samaria » Country of » Disciples made from the inhabitants of
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Visited by philip, peter, and john
modern Samaria » Inhabitants of » Ready to hear and embrace the gospel
Samaritans » Philip did a successful work among them
Spiritual » special reasons for Joy » Times of spiritual refreshing
Awakenings and religious reforms » Revivals (select reading, isa chap 35) isa 35 » Examples of
Awakenings and religious reforms » At the feast of pentecost ac 2 » Under philip at samaria
religious Awakenings » General references to
religious Awakenings » At the feast of pentecost ac 2 » Under philip at samaria
Christian ministers » Success attending » Philip
Miracles » Instrumental to the early propagation of the gospel
Miracles » Miracles performed by the disciples and apostles » By philip
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Philip » Various miracles
Philip » One of the seven servants (greek: diakonos) » Successfully preaches in samaria
Preaching » Effective » By philip
Religious » General references to
Revivals » Isa 35 » Examples of
Samaria » Country of » Disciples made from the inhabitants of
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Visited by philip, peter, and john
modern Samaria » Inhabitants of » Ready to hear and embrace the gospel
Samaritans » Philip did a successful work among them
Spiritual » special reasons for Joy » Times of spiritual refreshing
Acts 8:7 (show verse)
Evil spirits came out, with loud shrieks, from many persons and large numbers of people were healed of their paralysis and crippled conditions.
Awakenings and religious reforms » At the feast of pentecost ac 2 » Under philip at samaria
religious Awakenings » At the feast of pentecost ac 2 » Under philip at samaria
Demons » Cast out » By philip
Diseases » Disease, different forms of » Palsy
Miracles » Miracles performed by the disciples and apostles » By philip
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Philip » Various miracles
Paralysis » Cured » By philip
Philip » One of the seven servants (greek: diakonos) » Successfully preaches in samaria
Preaching » Effective » By philip
Samaria » Country of » Disciples made from the inhabitants of
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Visited by philip, peter, and john
modern Samaria » Inhabitants of » Ready to hear and embrace the gospel
Samaritans » Philip did a successful work among them
religious Awakenings » At the feast of pentecost ac 2 » Under philip at samaria
Demons » Cast out » By philip
Diseases » Disease, different forms of » Palsy
Miracles » Miracles performed by the disciples and apostles » By philip
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Philip » Various miracles
Paralysis » Cured » By philip
Philip » One of the seven servants (greek: diakonos) » Successfully preaches in samaria
Preaching » Effective » By philip
Samaria » Country of » Disciples made from the inhabitants of
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Visited by philip, peter, and john
modern Samaria » Inhabitants of » Ready to hear and embrace the gospel
Samaritans » Philip did a successful work among them
Acts 8:8 (show verse)
And there was much rejoicing in Samaria [over the wonderful effects of Philip's ministry].
Awakenings and religious reforms » At the feast of pentecost ac 2 » Under philip at samaria
religious Awakenings » At the feast of pentecost ac 2 » Under philip at samaria
Christian ministers » Success attending » Philip
Joy » Of saints should be » Great
Joy » Holy--exemplified » Samaritans
Miracles » Miracles performed by the disciples and apostles » By philip
Philip » One of the seven servants (greek: diakonos) » Successfully preaches in samaria
Preaching » Effective » By philip
Samaria » Country of » Disciples made from the inhabitants of
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Visited by philip, peter, and john
modern Samaria » Inhabitants of » Ready to hear and embrace the gospel
Samaritans » Philip did a successful work among them
Spiritual » special reasons for Joy » Times of spiritual refreshing
religious Awakenings » At the feast of pentecost ac 2 » Under philip at samaria
Christian ministers » Success attending » Philip
Joy » Of saints should be » Great
Joy » Holy--exemplified » Samaritans
Miracles » Miracles performed by the disciples and apostles » By philip
Philip » One of the seven servants (greek: diakonos) » Successfully preaches in samaria
Preaching » Effective » By philip
Samaria » Country of » Disciples made from the inhabitants of
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Visited by philip, peter, and john
modern Samaria » Inhabitants of » Ready to hear and embrace the gospel
Samaritans » Philip did a successful work among them
Spiritual » special reasons for Joy » Times of spiritual refreshing
Acts 8:9 (show verse)
But a certain man named Simon, from there in Samaria, who had been amazing the people with his magical powers, was claiming to be someone great.
Christian ministers » Instances of » Simon the sorcerer
Divination » Those who practised » Regarded with awe
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The samaritans, who believed » Through the preaching of philip
Miracles » Miracles performed by the disciples and apostles » By philip
Miracles » Simon the sorcerer (magus)
Philip » One of the seven servants (greek: diakonos) » Successfully preaches in samaria
Preaching » Effective » By philip
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Visited by philip, peter, and john
modern Samaria » Inhabitants of » Were superstitious
Self-exaltation » Instances of » Simon the sorcerer
Simon » The sorcerer
Simon » A sorcerer (also called simon magus) » Rebuked by peter
Sorcery » Practiced » By simon the sorcerer (magus)
Divination » Those who practised » Regarded with awe
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The samaritans, who believed » Through the preaching of philip
Miracles » Miracles performed by the disciples and apostles » By philip
Miracles » Simon the sorcerer (magus)
Philip » One of the seven servants (greek: diakonos) » Successfully preaches in samaria
Preaching » Effective » By philip
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Visited by philip, peter, and john
modern Samaria » Inhabitants of » Were superstitious
Self-exaltation » Instances of » Simon the sorcerer
Simon » The sorcerer
Simon » A sorcerer (also called simon magus) » Rebuked by peter
Sorcery » Practiced » By simon the sorcerer (magus)
Acts 8:10 (show verse)
Everyone, from the least to the greatest [in importance], was being impressed by him. They were saying, "This man is being called Great [and has] power from God."
Christian ministers » Instances of » Simon the sorcerer
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The samaritans, who believed » Through the preaching of philip
Miracles » Miracles performed by the disciples and apostles » By philip
Miracles » Simon the sorcerer (magus)
Philip » One of the seven servants (greek: diakonos) » Successfully preaches in samaria
Preaching » Effective » By philip
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Visited by philip, peter, and john
modern Samaria » Inhabitants of » Were superstitious
Simon » A sorcerer (also called simon magus) » Rebuked by peter
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The samaritans, who believed » Through the preaching of philip
Miracles » Miracles performed by the disciples and apostles » By philip
Miracles » Simon the sorcerer (magus)
Philip » One of the seven servants (greek: diakonos) » Successfully preaches in samaria
Preaching » Effective » By philip
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Visited by philip, peter, and john
modern Samaria » Inhabitants of » Were superstitious
Simon » A sorcerer (also called simon magus) » Rebuked by peter
Acts 8:11 (show verse)
And people were paying attention to him because he had been amazing them with his magic for a long time.
Christian ministers » Instances of » Simon the sorcerer
Divination » Effected through » Sorcery
Divination » Those who practised » Regarded with awe
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The samaritans, who believed » Through the preaching of philip
Fortune telling » Sorcery
Magic » Sorcery
Miracles » Miracles performed by the disciples and apostles » By philip
Miracles » Simon the sorcerer (magus)
Philip » One of the seven servants (greek: diakonos) » Successfully preaches in samaria
Preaching » Effective » By philip
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Visited by philip, peter, and john
modern Samaria » Inhabitants of » Were superstitious
Simon » A sorcerer (also called simon magus) » Rebuked by peter
Divination » Effected through » Sorcery
Divination » Those who practised » Regarded with awe
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The samaritans, who believed » Through the preaching of philip
Fortune telling » Sorcery
Magic » Sorcery
Miracles » Miracles performed by the disciples and apostles » By philip
Miracles » Simon the sorcerer (magus)
Philip » One of the seven servants (greek: diakonos) » Successfully preaches in samaria
Preaching » Effective » By philip
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Visited by philip, peter, and john
modern Samaria » Inhabitants of » Were superstitious
Simon » A sorcerer (also called simon magus) » Rebuked by peter
Acts 8:12 (show verse)
When people believed the good news about God's kingdom and the name of Jesus Christ, which Philip was preaching, both men and women were immersed [in water].
Baptism » Examples of » Converts in samaria
Christian ministers » Success attending » Philip
Faith » Preaching designed to produce
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The samaritans, who believed » Through the preaching of philip
Kingdom » Preaching of
spiritual Kingdom » Eternal the growth of » Preaching of
Miracles » Miracles performed by the disciples and apostles » By philip
Philip » One of the seven servants (greek: diakonos) » Successfully preaches in samaria
Preaching » Effective » By philip
Sacraments » Examples of » Converts in samaria
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Visited by philip, peter, and john
Simon » A sorcerer (also called simon magus) » Rebuked by peter
Spiritual » Eternal the growth of » Preaching of
Christian ministers » Success attending » Philip
Faith » Preaching designed to produce
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The samaritans, who believed » Through the preaching of philip
Kingdom » Preaching of
spiritual Kingdom » Eternal the growth of » Preaching of
Miracles » Miracles performed by the disciples and apostles » By philip
Philip » One of the seven servants (greek: diakonos) » Successfully preaches in samaria
Preaching » Effective » By philip
Sacraments » Examples of » Converts in samaria
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Visited by philip, peter, and john
Simon » A sorcerer (also called simon magus) » Rebuked by peter
Spiritual » Eternal the growth of » Preaching of
Acts 8:13 (show verse)
And [this] Simon also believed [Philip's message] and was immersed. [After that] he continued [to travel] with Philip and was amazed by the [supernatural] signs and great miracles he saw [him perform].
Faith » The wicked often profess
Hypocrites » Exemplified » Simon
Miracles » Miracles performed by the disciples and apostles » By philip
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Philip » Various miracles
Philip » One of the seven servants (greek: diakonos) » Successfully preaches in samaria
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Visited by philip, peter, and john
Simon » A sorcerer (also called simon magus) » Rebuked by peter
Hypocrites » Exemplified » Simon
Miracles » Miracles performed by the disciples and apostles » By philip
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Philip » Various miracles
Philip » One of the seven servants (greek: diakonos) » Successfully preaches in samaria
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Visited by philip, peter, and john
Simon » A sorcerer (also called simon magus) » Rebuked by peter
Acts 8:14 (show verse)
Now when the apostles in Jerusalem heard that the people of Samaria had responded to the message of God, they sent Peter and John to them.
Catholicity » Examples of
Hypocrites » Exemplified » Simon
John » The apostle » Sent by the jerusalem congregation with the commission to samaria
Peter » Goes to samaria
Philip » One of the seven servants (greek: diakonos) » Successfully preaches in samaria
Samaria » Country of » Disciples made from the inhabitants of
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Visited by philip, peter, and john
Hypocrites » Exemplified » Simon
John » The apostle » Sent by the jerusalem congregation with the commission to samaria
Peter » Goes to samaria
Philip » One of the seven servants (greek: diakonos) » Successfully preaches in samaria
Samaria » Country of » Disciples made from the inhabitants of
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Visited by philip, peter, and john
Acts 8:15 (show verse)
When these two apostles had come [to Samaria] they prayed for some [of the disciples] to receive [miraculous power from] the Holy Spirit,
Hypocrites » Exemplified » Simon
John » The apostle » Sent by the jerusalem congregation with the commission to samaria
Peter » Prays for the reception of the miraculous gifts of the holy spirit
Intercessory prayer » Exemplified » Peter and john
Samaria » Country of » Disciples made from the inhabitants of
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Visited by philip, peter, and john
John » The apostle » Sent by the jerusalem congregation with the commission to samaria
Peter » Prays for the reception of the miraculous gifts of the holy spirit
Intercessory prayer » Exemplified » Peter and john
Samaria » Country of » Disciples made from the inhabitants of
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Visited by philip, peter, and john
Acts 8:16 (show verse)
for as yet [such power] had not fallen on any of them; they had only been immersed into the name of the Lord Jesus [i.e., with no accompanying miraculous powers].
Hypocrites » Exemplified » Simon
John » The apostle » Sent by the jerusalem congregation with the commission to samaria
Peter » Prays for the reception of the miraculous gifts of the holy spirit
Samaria » Country of » Disciples made from the inhabitants of
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Visited by philip, peter, and john
John » The apostle » Sent by the jerusalem congregation with the commission to samaria
Peter » Prays for the reception of the miraculous gifts of the holy spirit
Samaria » Country of » Disciples made from the inhabitants of
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Visited by philip, peter, and john
Acts 8:17 (show verse)
Then the apostles placed their hands on [some of] them [and prayed, see verse 15] and they received [miraculous power from] the Holy Spirit.
hands » Imposition of, used in » Imparting the gifts of the holy ghost
Holy spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » The samaritan Christians
Holy spirit » Baptism of » The samaritan Christians
Hypocrites » Exemplified » Simon
John » The apostle » Sent by the jerusalem congregation with the commission to samaria
Language » Power of speaking different » Conferred by laying on of the apostles' hands
Miracles » Miraculous gifts of the holy spirit » By laying on of the apostles' hands
Miraculous gifts of the holy ghost » Communicated » By the laying on of the apostles' hands
Peter » Prays for the reception of the miraculous gifts of the holy spirit
Power » Believers in the early church baptized with » The samaritan Christians
Samaria » Country of » Disciples made from the inhabitants of
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Visited by philip, peter, and john
Spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » The samaritan Christians
Holy spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » The samaritan Christians
Holy spirit » Baptism of » The samaritan Christians
Hypocrites » Exemplified » Simon
John » The apostle » Sent by the jerusalem congregation with the commission to samaria
Language » Power of speaking different » Conferred by laying on of the apostles' hands
Miracles » Miraculous gifts of the holy spirit » By laying on of the apostles' hands
Miraculous gifts of the holy ghost » Communicated » By the laying on of the apostles' hands
Peter » Prays for the reception of the miraculous gifts of the holy spirit
Power » Believers in the early church baptized with » The samaritan Christians
Samaria » Country of » Disciples made from the inhabitants of
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Visited by philip, peter, and john
Spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » The samaritan Christians
Acts 8:18 (show verse)
Now when Simon saw that through the placing of the apostles' hands [on people] the Holy Spirit was given [Note: The fact that Simon "saw" something happen suggests it was supernatural and therefore highly desirable by Simon], he offered to pay them money [for this power],
Bribery » Examples of
Christian ministers » Incorruptible » Peter
Christian ministers » Faithful » Peter
Covetousness » Instances of » Simon magus, in trying to buy the gift of the holy spirit
Holy spirit » Sin against
Hypocrites » Exemplified » Simon
Integrity » Instances of » Peter, when offered money by simon magus
Miracles » Miraculous gifts of the holy spirit » By laying on of the apostles' hands
Peter » Prays for the reception of the miraculous gifts of the holy spirit
Peter » Rebukes simon, the sorcerer, who desires to purchase this power
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Visited by philip, peter, and john
Simon » The sorcerer
Simon » A sorcerer (also called simon magus) » Rebuked by peter
Simony » Ecclesiastical corruption
The Nation » Bribery » Examples of
Christian ministers » Incorruptible » Peter
Christian ministers » Faithful » Peter
Covetousness » Instances of » Simon magus, in trying to buy the gift of the holy spirit
Holy spirit » Sin against
Hypocrites » Exemplified » Simon
Integrity » Instances of » Peter, when offered money by simon magus
Miracles » Miraculous gifts of the holy spirit » By laying on of the apostles' hands
Peter » Prays for the reception of the miraculous gifts of the holy spirit
Peter » Rebukes simon, the sorcerer, who desires to purchase this power
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Visited by philip, peter, and john
Simon » The sorcerer
Simon » A sorcerer (also called simon magus) » Rebuked by peter
Simony » Ecclesiastical corruption
The Nation » Bribery » Examples of
Acts 8:19 (show verse)
saying, "Give me also the ability to place my hands on people [and pray] so that they will receive [the miraculous power of] the Holy Spirit."
Christian ministers » Incorruptible » Peter
Christian ministers » Faithful » Peter
Covetousness » Instances of » Simon magus, in trying to buy the gift of the holy spirit
Holy spirit » Sin against
Hypocrites » Exemplified » Simon
Integrity » Instances of » Peter, when offered money by simon magus
Offences against the holy ghost » Exhibited in » Undervaluing his gifts
Peter » Rebukes simon, the sorcerer, who desires to purchase this power
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Visited by philip, peter, and john
Simon » A sorcerer (also called simon magus) » Rebuked by peter
Simony » Ecclesiastical corruption
Christian ministers » Faithful » Peter
Covetousness » Instances of » Simon magus, in trying to buy the gift of the holy spirit
Holy spirit » Sin against
Hypocrites » Exemplified » Simon
Integrity » Instances of » Peter, when offered money by simon magus
Offences against the holy ghost » Exhibited in » Undervaluing his gifts
Peter » Rebukes simon, the sorcerer, who desires to purchase this power
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Visited by philip, peter, and john
Simon » A sorcerer (also called simon magus) » Rebuked by peter
Simony » Ecclesiastical corruption
Acts 8:20 (show verse)
But Peter said to him, "You and your money will both be destroyed for thinking you could buy the gift from God with money.
Christian ministers » Incorruptible » Peter
Christian ministers » Faithful » Peter
Covetousness » Instances of » Simon magus, in trying to buy the gift of the holy spirit
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » The holy ghost
Giving and gifts » The gift of God
Holy spirit » Sin against
Hypocrites » Exemplified » Simon
Integrity » Instances of » Peter, when offered money by simon magus
Miracles » Miraculous gifts of the holy spirit » Or purchased
Miraculous gifts of the holy ghost » Were not to be » Purchased
Offences against the holy ghost » Exhibited in » Undervaluing his gifts
Peter » Rebukes simon, the sorcerer, who desires to purchase this power
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Peter, of simon, the sorcerer
Reproof » Exemplified » Peter
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Visited by philip, peter, and john
Simon » A sorcerer (also called simon magus) » Rebuked by peter
Temptation » Resisted, example of » Peter, by refusing a bribe
Wealth » What cannot be purchased with money
Christian ministers » Faithful » Peter
Covetousness » Instances of » Simon magus, in trying to buy the gift of the holy spirit
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » The holy ghost
Giving and gifts » The gift of God
Holy spirit » Sin against
Hypocrites » Exemplified » Simon
Integrity » Instances of » Peter, when offered money by simon magus
Miracles » Miraculous gifts of the holy spirit » Or purchased
Miraculous gifts of the holy ghost » Were not to be » Purchased
Offences against the holy ghost » Exhibited in » Undervaluing his gifts
Peter » Rebukes simon, the sorcerer, who desires to purchase this power
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Peter, of simon, the sorcerer
Reproof » Exemplified » Peter
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Visited by philip, peter, and john
Simon » A sorcerer (also called simon magus) » Rebuked by peter
Temptation » Resisted, example of » Peter, by refusing a bribe
Wealth » What cannot be purchased with money
Acts 8:21 (show verse)
You do not have any share or involvement in this matter because your heart is not right before God.
Christian ministers » Incorruptible » Peter
Christian ministers » Faithful » Peter
Covetousness » Instances of » Simon magus, in trying to buy the gift of the holy spirit
Faith » The wicked often profess
Heart » The unregenerate » Is worldly
character of the unrenewed Heart » Not perfect with God
Holy spirit » Sin against
Hypocrites » Exemplified » Simon
Integrity » Instances of » Peter, when offered money by simon magus
Peter » Rebukes simon, the sorcerer, who desires to purchase this power
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Peter, of simon, the sorcerer
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Visited by philip, peter, and john
Simon » A sorcerer (also called simon magus) » Rebuked by peter
Christian ministers » Faithful » Peter
Covetousness » Instances of » Simon magus, in trying to buy the gift of the holy spirit
Faith » The wicked often profess
Heart » The unregenerate » Is worldly
character of the unrenewed Heart » Not perfect with God
Holy spirit » Sin against
Hypocrites » Exemplified » Simon
Integrity » Instances of » Peter, when offered money by simon magus
Peter » Rebukes simon, the sorcerer, who desires to purchase this power
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Peter, of simon, the sorcerer
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Visited by philip, peter, and john
Simon » A sorcerer (also called simon magus) » Rebuked by peter
Acts 8:22 (show verse)
So, repent [i.e., change your heart and life] of such a terrible thing and pray for the Lord to forgive you for even thinking of such a thing. Perhaps He will [if you are really sincere].
Christian ministers » Incorruptible » Peter
Christian ministers » Faithful » Peter
Covetousness » Instances of » Simon magus, in trying to buy the gift of the holy spirit
Heart » The unregenerate » Is worldly
Holy spirit » Sin against
Hypocrites » Exemplified » Simon
Integrity » Instances of » Peter, when offered money by simon magus
Peter » Rebukes simon, the sorcerer, who desires to purchase this power
Repentance » Necessary to the pardon of sin
Repentance » Should be accompanied by » Prayer
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Peter, of simon, the sorcerer
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Visited by philip, peter, and john
Simon » A sorcerer (also called simon magus) » Rebuked by peter
Christian ministers » Faithful » Peter
Covetousness » Instances of » Simon magus, in trying to buy the gift of the holy spirit
Heart » The unregenerate » Is worldly
Holy spirit » Sin against
Hypocrites » Exemplified » Simon
Integrity » Instances of » Peter, when offered money by simon magus
Peter » Rebukes simon, the sorcerer, who desires to purchase this power
Repentance » Necessary to the pardon of sin
Repentance » Should be accompanied by » Prayer
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Peter, of simon, the sorcerer
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Visited by philip, peter, and john
Simon » A sorcerer (also called simon magus) » Rebuked by peter
Acts 8:23 (show verse)
For I can see that your life is as bitter gall [i.e., very evil] and you are enslaved by [your] sins."
Bondage, spiritual » General references to the bondage of sin
Bondage, spiritual » Is to sin
Christian ministers » Incorruptible » Peter
Christian ministers » Faithful » Peter
Covetousness » Instances of » Simon magus, in trying to buy the gift of the holy spirit
Gall » Figurative » Gall of bitterness
Hypocrites » Exemplified » Simon
Integrity » Instances of » Peter, when offered money by simon magus
Peter » Rebukes simon, the sorcerer, who desires to purchase this power
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Peter, of simon, the sorcerer
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Visited by philip, peter, and john
Simon » A sorcerer (also called simon magus) » Rebuked by peter
Sin » General references to the bondage of sin
Spiritual » Physical inflicted physical healed » Bondage
Bondage, spiritual » Is to sin
Christian ministers » Incorruptible » Peter
Christian ministers » Faithful » Peter
Covetousness » Instances of » Simon magus, in trying to buy the gift of the holy spirit
Gall » Figurative » Gall of bitterness
Hypocrites » Exemplified » Simon
Integrity » Instances of » Peter, when offered money by simon magus
Peter » Rebukes simon, the sorcerer, who desires to purchase this power
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Peter, of simon, the sorcerer
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Visited by philip, peter, and john
Simon » A sorcerer (also called simon magus) » Rebuked by peter
Sin » General references to the bondage of sin
Spiritual » Physical inflicted physical healed » Bondage
Acts 8:24 (show verse)
And Simon answered, "[Please] pray to the Lord for me so that nothing you have said about me will [really] happen."
intercession » Solicited » By simon magus, of peter
Peter » Rebukes simon, the sorcerer, who desires to purchase this power
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Requests for prayer
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Visited by philip, peter, and john
Simon » A sorcerer (also called simon magus) » Rebuked by peter
Peter » Rebukes simon, the sorcerer, who desires to purchase this power
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Requests for prayer
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Visited by philip, peter, and john
Simon » A sorcerer (also called simon magus) » Rebuked by peter
Acts 8:25 (show verse)
When Peter and John had testified [regarding the truth] and had proclaimed the message of God [to the people] they returned to Jerusalem, preaching the good news [about Jesus] in many Samaritan villages [on their way back].
Acts 8:26 (show verse)
[Meanwhile] an angel [sent] from the Lord spoke to Philip and said, "Get up and travel south on the road from Jerusalem to Gaza; that is a deserted region."
Angel » of the Lord
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To philip
Angels » Called » Angel of the lord
Deserts » General references to
Deserts » Mentioned in scripture » Near gaza
Eunuch » Baptism of the ethiopian
Gaza » Also called azzah » Desert of
Judea, modern » Parts of, desert
Judea, modern » Towns of » Gaza
Philip » The evangelist » Led of the "spirit"
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To philip
Angels » Called » Angel of the lord
Deserts » General references to
Deserts » Mentioned in scripture » Near gaza
Eunuch » Baptism of the ethiopian
Gaza » Also called azzah » Desert of
Judea, modern » Parts of, desert
Judea, modern » Towns of » Gaza
Philip » The evangelist » Led of the "spirit"
Acts 8:27 (show verse)
So, he went and [eventually] came across a man who was the Ethiopian Queen Candace's treasurer. He was a high official and was also a eunuch [Note: This was a man without normal sexual activity], who had been to Jerusalem to worship [i.e., probably as a Jewish proselyte].
Candace » Queen of ethiopia
Ethiopia » Candace, queen of
Eunuch » Baptism of the ethiopian
the anniversary Feasts » The jews dispersed in distant parts often attended
Gaza » Also called azzah » Desert of
Philip » One of the seven servants (greek: diakonos) » Expounds the scriptures to the ethiopian eunuch whom he immerses
Preaching » Effective » By philip
Proselytes » Went up to the feasts
Queen » Candace, of ethiopia
Travelers » Of distinction » Rode in chariots
Women » Queen candace
Ethiopia » Candace, queen of
Eunuch » Baptism of the ethiopian
the anniversary Feasts » The jews dispersed in distant parts often attended
Gaza » Also called azzah » Desert of
Philip » One of the seven servants (greek: diakonos) » Expounds the scriptures to the ethiopian eunuch whom he immerses
Preaching » Effective » By philip
Proselytes » Went up to the feasts
Queen » Candace, of ethiopia
Travelers » Of distinction » Rode in chariots
Women » Queen candace
Acts 8:28 (show verse)
He was returning [to his home in Ethiopia] and was sitting in his chariot [Note: Chariots were stopped on long journeys occasionally for resting, eating, reading, etc.] reading [a scroll of] the prophet Isaiah.
Acts 8:29 (show verse)
The Holy Spirit said to Philip, "Go on up close to the chariot."
Chariot » Royal
Chariots » Used in travelling
Eunuch » Baptism of the ethiopian
Gaza » Also called azzah » Desert of
the personality of Holy Spirit » He directs ministers where to preach
Holy spirit » Inspiration of » The disciples
the Inspiration of the Holy Spirit » Modes of » By a voice
Philip » One of the seven servants (greek: diakonos) » Expounds the scriptures to the ethiopian eunuch whom he immerses
Preaching » Effective » By philip
Chariots » Used in travelling
Eunuch » Baptism of the ethiopian
Gaza » Also called azzah » Desert of
the personality of Holy Spirit » He directs ministers where to preach
Holy spirit » Inspiration of » The disciples
the Inspiration of the Holy Spirit » Modes of » By a voice
Philip » One of the seven servants (greek: diakonos) » Expounds the scriptures to the ethiopian eunuch whom he immerses
Preaching » Effective » By philip
Acts 8:30 (show verse)
So, Philip ran over to it and [when he got near enough] he heard the Ethiopian eunuch reading from Isaiah the prophet and asked him, "Do you understand what you are reading?"
Acts 8:31 (show verse)
And the man replied, "How can I, except with someone's guidance?" Then he urged Philip to come and sit with him [in the chariot].
Acts 8:32 (show verse)
Now the passage of Scripture he was reading said [Isa. 53:7ff], "He was led out to be slaughtered as a sheep; He made no sound, just like a lamb when it was being sheared.
Gaza » Also called azzah » Desert of
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Submitting to sufferings
Jesus Christ » Humility of
Lambs » Illustrative » (patience of,) of the patience of Christ
Patience » Christ, an example of
Philip » One of the seven servants (greek: diakonos) » Expounds the scriptures to the ethiopian eunuch whom he immerses
Preaching » Effective » By philip
The word of God » Taught by the apostles
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Submitting to sufferings
Jesus Christ » Humility of
Lambs » Illustrative » (patience of,) of the patience of Christ
Patience » Christ, an example of
Philip » One of the seven servants (greek: diakonos) » Expounds the scriptures to the ethiopian eunuch whom he immerses
Preaching » Effective » By philip
The word of God » Taught by the apostles
Acts 8:33 (show verse)
He was subjected to [terrible] humiliation and deprived of justice. Who will [there be to] trace His descendants, since His life was taken from Him, [leaving no posterity]."
Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Humiliation of
Gaza » Also called azzah » Desert of
Jesus Christ » Humility of
Philip » One of the seven servants (greek: diakonos) » Expounds the scriptures to the ethiopian eunuch whom he immerses
Preaching » Effective » By philip
Sufferings of Christ » Endured humiliation
Gaza » Also called azzah » Desert of
Jesus Christ » Humility of
Philip » One of the seven servants (greek: diakonos) » Expounds the scriptures to the ethiopian eunuch whom he immerses
Preaching » Effective » By philip
Sufferings of Christ » Endured humiliation
Acts 8:34 (show verse)
The [Ethiopian] eunuch then asked Philip "Please tell me, is the prophet [Isaiah] writing about himself or about someone else?"
Acts 8:35 (show verse)
So, Philip opened his mouth, and beginning [his message] from this Scripture [passage], he preached to him [about] Jesus.
Christ » Preaching to be concerning » Christ the theme of
Confession » Of Christ
Converts » Instances of » The eunuch
Gaza » Also called azzah » Desert of
Instruction » Examples of spiritual
Leaders » Preaching » Christ the theme of
Ministers » Work of preaching » Christ the theme of
Ministers » Hospitality to » Message of
Ministers » Should preach » Christ crucified
Philip » One of the seven servants (greek: diakonos) » Expounds the scriptures to the ethiopian eunuch whom he immerses
Preaching » Christ the theme of
Preaching » Effective » By philip
Religious » Support of unfaithful » Christ the theme of
Spiritual » Instruction » Examples of spiritual
The word of God » Taught by the apostles
Confession » Of Christ
Converts » Instances of » The eunuch
Gaza » Also called azzah » Desert of
Instruction » Examples of spiritual
Leaders » Preaching » Christ the theme of
Ministers » Work of preaching » Christ the theme of
Ministers » Hospitality to » Message of
Ministers » Should preach » Christ crucified
Philip » One of the seven servants (greek: diakonos) » Expounds the scriptures to the ethiopian eunuch whom he immerses
Preaching » Christ the theme of
Preaching » Effective » By philip
Religious » Support of unfaithful » Christ the theme of
Spiritual » Instruction » Examples of spiritual
The word of God » Taught by the apostles
Acts 8:36 (show verse)
As they [i.e., Philip, the Ethiopian eunuch and his attendants] traveled along they came to a certain [body of] water. The [Ethiopian] eunuch said, "Look, here is [a body of] water, why can't I be immersed [right now]?" {{Verse
Acts 8:37 (show verse)
is absent from many manuscripts}}.
Baptism » Faith necessary to
Christ » Confessing, example of » The ethiopian eunuch
Confessing Christ » Seven remarkable confessions of faith in Christ » The ethiopian eunuch
Confession » Of Christ
seven Confessions » The ethiopian eunuch
Conversion » Instances of » Ethiopian eunuch
Converts » Instances of » The eunuch
Earnestness » Earnestness giving the whole heart to God » In repentance
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The ethiopian eunuch
Gaza » Also called azzah » Desert of
Heart » Renewed » Faith
Heart » Whole » In repentance
The Heart » We should » Believe with
Jesus Christ » Instances of » By the ethiopian eunuch
Philip » One of the seven servants (greek: diakonos) » Expounds the scriptures to the ethiopian eunuch whom he immerses
Preaching » Effective » By philip
Whole heart » In repentance
Christ » Confessing, example of » The ethiopian eunuch
Confessing Christ » Seven remarkable confessions of faith in Christ » The ethiopian eunuch
Confession » Of Christ
seven Confessions » The ethiopian eunuch
Conversion » Instances of » Ethiopian eunuch
Converts » Instances of » The eunuch
Earnestness » Earnestness giving the whole heart to God » In repentance
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » The ethiopian eunuch
Gaza » Also called azzah » Desert of
Heart » Renewed » Faith
Heart » Whole » In repentance
The Heart » We should » Believe with
Jesus Christ » Instances of » By the ethiopian eunuch
Philip » One of the seven servants (greek: diakonos) » Expounds the scriptures to the ethiopian eunuch whom he immerses
Preaching » Effective » By philip
Whole heart » In repentance
Acts 8:38 (show verse)
So, the eunuch ordered the chariot to be stopped; then both Philip and the [Ethiopian] eunuch went down into the water and Philip immersed the eunuch [into Christ].
Baptism » Administered to » Individuals
Baptism » Examples of » The ethiopian eunuch
Converts » Instances of » The eunuch
Gaza » Also called azzah » Desert of
Philip » One of the seven servants (greek: diakonos) » Expounds the scriptures to the ethiopian eunuch whom he immerses
Preaching » Effective » By philip
Sacraments » Examples of » The ethiopian eunuch
Baptism » Examples of » The ethiopian eunuch
Converts » Instances of » The eunuch
Gaza » Also called azzah » Desert of
Philip » One of the seven servants (greek: diakonos) » Expounds the scriptures to the ethiopian eunuch whom he immerses
Preaching » Effective » By philip
Sacraments » Examples of » The ethiopian eunuch
Acts 8:39 (show verse)
And when they came up out of the water, the Holy Spirit of the Lord [supernaturally?] directed Philip to go elsewhere and the eunuch did not see him anymore, as he continued on his journey rejoicing.
Gaza » Also called azzah » Desert of
Holy spirit » The leadership of » Guides into all truth
Holy spirit » Guides » Guides into all truth
Leadership » Of the spirit » Guides into all truth
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Philip carried away by the spirit
Philip » One of the seven servants (greek: diakonos) » Caught away by the spirit to azotus, preaches in the cities, and goes to caesarea
Rejoicing » Instances of
Spirit » The leadership of holy spirit » Guides into all truth
Spirit » The leadership of » Guides into all truth
Spiritual » special reasons for Joy » Times of spiritual refreshing
Holy spirit » The leadership of » Guides into all truth
Holy spirit » Guides » Guides into all truth
Leadership » Of the spirit » Guides into all truth
Miracles » Of the disciples of jesus » Philip carried away by the spirit
Philip » One of the seven servants (greek: diakonos) » Caught away by the spirit to azotus, preaches in the cities, and goes to caesarea
Rejoicing » Instances of
Spirit » The leadership of holy spirit » Guides into all truth
Spirit » The leadership of » Guides into all truth
Spiritual » special reasons for Joy » Times of spiritual refreshing
Acts 8:40 (show verse)
But [later on] Philip appeared at Azotus and after leaving there he preached the good news [of Jesus] to all the towns along the way until he reached Caesarea. [Note: Caesarea was a town on the west coast of Palestine, named after the emperor Caesar].