Thematic Bible
Acts 8:1 (show verse)
And Saul was consenting to his being killed. And on that day there arose a great persecution against the assembly which was in Jerusalem, and all were scattered into the countries of Judaea and Samaria except the apostles.
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)
And pious men buried Stephen and made great lamentation over him.
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 ravaged the assembly, entering into the houses one after another, and dragging off both men and women delivered them up to prison.
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)
Those then that had been scattered went through the countries announcing the glad tidings of the word.
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, going down to a city of Samaria, preached the 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)
and the crowds with one accord gave heed to the things spoken by Philip, when they heard him and saw the signs which he wrought.
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)
For from many who had unclean spirits they went out, crying with a loud voice; and many that were paralysed and lame were healed.
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 great joy in that city.
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, by name Simon, had been before in the city, using magic arts, and astonishing the nation of Samaria, saying that himself was some great one.
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)
To whom they had all given heed, from small to great, saying, This is the power of God which is called great.
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 they gave heed to him, because that for a long time he had astonished them by his magic arts.
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)
But when they believed Philip announcing the glad tidings concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptised, both men and women.
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 Simon also himself believed; and, having been baptised, continued constantly with Philip; and, beholding the signs and great works of power which took place, was astonished.
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)
And the apostles who were in Jerusalem, having heard that Samaria had received the word of God, sent to them Peter and John;
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)
who, having come down, prayed for them that they might receive 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 he was not yet fallen upon any of them, only they were baptised to the name of the Lord Jesus.
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 they laid their hands upon them, and they received 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)
But Simon, having seen that by the laying on of the hands of the apostles the Holy Spirit was given, offered them money,
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 to me also this power, in order that on whomsoever I may lay hands he may receive 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)
And Peter said to him, Thy money go with thee to destruction, because thou hast thought that the gift of God can be obtained by 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)
Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter, for thy heart is not upright 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)
Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and supplicate the Lord, if indeed the thought of thy heart may be forgiven thee;
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 see thee to be in the gall of bitterness, and bond of unrighteousness.
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 answering said, Supplicate ye for me to the Lord, so that nothing may come upon me of the things of which ye have spoken.
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)
They therefore, having testified and spoken the word of the Lord, returned to Jerusalem, and announced the glad tidings to many villages of the Samaritans.
Acts 8:26 (show verse)
But the angel of the Lord spoke to Philip, saying, Rise up and go southward on the way which goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza: the same is desert.
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)
And he rose up and went. And lo, an Ethiopian, a eunuch, a man in power under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who was over all her treasure, who had come to worship at Jerusalem,
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)
was returning and sitting in his chariot: and he was reading the prophet Esaias.
Acts 8:29 (show verse)
And the Spirit said to Philip, Approach and join this 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)
And Philip, running up, heard him reading the prophet Esaias, and said, Dost thou then know what thou art reading of?
Acts 8:31 (show verse)
And he said, How should I then be able unless some one guide me? And he begged Philip to come up and sit with him.
Acts 8:32 (show verse)
And the passage of the scripture which he read was this: He was led as a sheep to slaughter, and as a lamb is dumb in presence of him that shears him, thus he opens not his mouth.
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)
In his humiliation his judgment has been taken away, and who shall declare his generation? for his life is taken from the earth.
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)
And the eunuch answering Philip said, I pray thee, concerning whom does the prophet say this? of himself or of some other?
Acts 8:35 (show verse)
And Philip, opening his mouth and beginning from that scripture, announced the glad tidings of Jesus to him.
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)
And as they went along the way, they came upon a certain water, and the eunuch says, Behold water; what hinders my being baptised?
Acts 8:37 (show verse)
no translation
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)
And he commanded the chariot to stop. And they went down both to the water, both Philip and the eunuch, and he baptised him.
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)
But when they came up out of the water the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, and the eunuch saw him no longer, for he went on his way 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)
And Philip was found at Azotus, and passing through he announced the glad tidings to all the cities till he came to Caesarea.