Thematic Bible
Acts 8:1 (show verse)
Saul approved of his being put to death. On that very day a great persecution broke out against the Church which was in Jerusalem; and its members, with the exception of the Apostles, were all scattered over 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)
Some religious men buried Stephen, with loud lamentations for 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 began to devastate the Church; he entered house after house, dragged out men and women alike, and threw them into 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)
Now those who were scattered in different directions went from place to place proclaiming the Good News.
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)
Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and there began to preach the Christ.
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)
The people, one and all, listened attentively to what Philip told them, when they heard of, and saw, the miracles which he was working.
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 there were many instances of people with foul spirits, where the spirits, with loud screams, came out of 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
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 many who were paralyzed or lame were cured, so that there was great rejoicing throughout 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)
There was staying in the city a man named Simon, who had been practicing magic there and mystifying the Samaritan people, giving himself out to be some great Being.
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)
Every one, high and low, paid attention to him. 'This man,' they used to say, 'must be that Power of God which men call "The Great Power."'
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 paid attention to him because they had for a long time been mystified 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)
However, when they came to believe Philip, as he told them the Good News about the Kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, 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)
Even Simon believed, and after his baptism attached himself to Philip, and was in his turn mystified at seeing signs and great miracles constantly occurring.
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)
When the Apostles at Jerusalem heard that the Samaritans had welcomed God's Message, 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)
And they, on their arrival, prayed that the Samaritans 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)
(As yet the Spirit had not descended upon any of them; they had only been baptized into the Faith 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 Peter and John placed their hands on 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)
When Simon saw that it was through the placing of the Apostles' hands on them that the Spirit was given, he brought them a sum of money and said:
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)
"Give me also this power of yours, so that, if I place my hands upon any one, 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)
"A curse upon you and upon your money," Peter exclaimed, "for thinking that God's free gift can be bought with gold!
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 have no share or part in our Message, for your 'heart is not right with 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)
Therefore repent of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord, that, if possible, you may be forgiven for such a thought;
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 that you have fallen into the 'bitterness of envy' and the 'fetters of sin.'"
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)
"Pray to the Lord for me, all of you," Simon answered, "so that none of the things you have spoken of may befall me."
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)
Peter and John, having borne their testimony and delivered the Lord's Message, returned to Jerusalem, telling the Good News, as they went, in many Samaritan villages.
Acts 8:26 (show verse)
Meanwhile an angel of the Lord had said to Philip: "Set out on a journey southwards, along the road that runs down from Jerusalem to Gaza." (It is now deserted).
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 Philip set out on a journey; and on his way he came upon an official of high rank, in the service of Candace, Queen of the Abyssinians. He was her treasurer, and had been to Jerusalem to worship,
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)
And was now on his way home, sitting in his carriage and reading the Prophet Isaiah.
Acts 8:29 (show verse)
The Spirit said to Philip: "Go up to the carriage yonder and keep close to it."
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 up, and he heard the Abyssinian reading the Prophet Isaiah. "Do you understand what you are reading?" he asked.
Acts 8:31 (show verse)
"How can I," the other answered, "unless some one will explain it to me?" and he invited Philip to get up and sit by his side.
Acts 8:32 (show verse)
The passage of Scripture which he was reading was this--'Like a sheep, he was led away to slaughter, and as a lamb is dumb in the hands of its shearer, so he refrains from opening his lips.
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 lowly condition justice was denied him. Who will tell the story of his generation? For his life is cut off from 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)
"Now," said the Treasurer, addressing Philip, "tell me, of whom is the Prophet speaking? Of himself, or of some one else?"
Acts 8:35 (show verse)
Then Philip began, and, taking this passage as his text, told him the Good News 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)
Presently, as they were going along the road, they came to some water, and the Treasurer exclaimed: "Look! here is water; what is to prevent my being baptized?"
Acts 8:37 (show verse)
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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 he ordered the carriage to stop, and they went down into the water--both Philip and the Treasurer--and Philip baptized 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 Philip away, and the Treasurer saw no more of him; for he continued his journey with a joyful heart.
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 Philip was found at Ashdod, and, as he went on his way, he told the Good News in all the towns through which he passed, till he came to Caesarea.