Thematic Bible
Acts 8:1 (show verse)
And Saul was well pleased with his execution. For at that time there was a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all dispersed through the regions of Judea 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 some pious men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation 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 made havock of the church, entring into the houses, and dragging out men and women, committed them 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)
Now they that were dispersed went about preaching 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 coming to the city of Samaria, preached Christ unto 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 people unanimously attended to the things which were spoken by Philip, hearing and seeing the miracles 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 impure spirits crying with a loud voice came out of many that were possessed by them; and many paralytic and lame persons were cured.
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 there was before in the city a man named Simon practising magic and bewitching the people of Samaria, giving out that he was some great person.
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)
Whom they all greatly regarded, from the lest to the greatest, saying, This man is as the great power of 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 they were attentive to him, because he had for a considerable time 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 as they believed Philip, preaching the things concerning 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)
and Simon himself also believed, and was baptized, and kept constantly with Philip: and beholding the signs and miracles that were wrought, he was amazed.
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 at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they 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 when they were come down prayed for them that they might receive the holy Spirit: (for He was not yet fallen upon any of them,
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)
only they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus:) and then they laid their hands on them,
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)
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)
And when Simon saw that the holy Spirit was given by the imposition of the hands of the apostles, he 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 me also this power, that on whomsoever I 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)
But Peter said unto him, Let thy money perish with thee, since thou thoughtest to purchase the gift of 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)
Thou hast no part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of 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 pray to God, if so be the thought of thine 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 perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness and bond of iniquity.
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, and said, Do ye pray to the Lord for me, that none of the things which ye have spoken may come upon 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)
And they having testified and declared the word of the Lord, returned to Jerusalem, and preached the gospel in many villages of the Samaritans.
Acts 8:26 (show verse)
And an angel of the Lord spake to Philip, saying, Arise and go southward to the way that leads down from Jerusalem to Gaza, which 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 arose and went; and behold a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, and her high-treasurer, who had come 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)
was returning, and as he sat in his chariot, was reading the prophet Esaias:
Acts 8:29 (show verse)
and the Spirit said to Philip, Go near and join thyself to this chariot. And Philip running up to him,
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)
heard him reading the prophet Esaias, and said, Dost thou understand what thou readest?
Acts 8:31 (show verse)
And he said, How can I, unless some one guide me? and he desired Philip to come up and sit with him.
Acts 8:32 (show verse)
And the portion of scripture, which he was reading, was this, "He was led as a sheep to the slaughter, and as a lamb before it's shearer is dumb, so He opened 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 judgement was taken away, and who shall declare his generation? for his life is taken away 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 answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom doth the prophet say this? of himself, or of some other person?
Acts 8:35 (show verse)
Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning at this scripture, preached unto him 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)
And as they went on their way, they came to a certain water: and the eunuch said, See here is water, what hindereth me from being baptized?
Acts 8:37 (show verse)
And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
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 ordered the chariot to stop: and they both went down to the water, Philip and the eunuch; and he 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)
And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, and the eunuch saw him no more: but 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)
But Philip was found at Azotus; and as he passed along, he preached the gospel in all the cities, till he came to Cesarea.