Scottsbluff Church of Christ
Acts 8
1 Corinthians 12:4-11 ESV
How Miraculous Gifts Were Passed On
(Acts 8)
Miracles
How Miraculous gifts Were Passed On
(Acts 8)
Acts 2:43 ESV
Acts 5:12 ESV
Acts 6:8 ESV
Acts 8:1-13 ESV
How Miraculous Gifts Were Visibly Seen
(Acts 8:1-13)
Philip is now a proclaimer of the gospel. His message is accompanied with:
1) A proclamation of Jesus Christ.
How Miraculous Gifts Were Visibly Seen
(Acts 8:1-13)
Philip is now a proclaimer of the gospel. His message is accompanied with:
1) A proclamation of Jesus Christ.
2) A proof of Jesus Christ
How Miraculous Gifts Were Visibly Seen
(Acts 8:1-13)
Philip is now a proclaimer of the gospel. His message is accompanied with:
1) A proclamation of Jesus Christ.
2) A proof of Jesus Christ
3) A pledge of Jesus Christ
How Miraculous Gifts Were Visibly Seen
(Acts 8:1-13)
Simon
Practice of Magic
How Miraculous Gifts Were Visibly Seen
(Acts 8:1-13)
Simon
Amazed the People
The people though he was someone great
He performed illusions, Philip performed signs of reality.
How Miraculous Gifts Were Visibly Seen
(Acts 8:1-13)
The Miracles
Philip could do them
Philip didn't have the ability this gift on
Acts 8:14-25 ESV
How Miraculous Are Passed On
(Acts 8:14-25)
Peter and John
Why are they sent for? Verse 15-16
The believers have the indwelling nature of the Holy Spirit as promised at their baptism, but they do not possess the visible miraculous ability.
How Miraculous Are Passed On
(Acts 8:14-25)
Acts 6:6 ESV
How Miraculous Are Passed On
(Acts 8:14-25)
Simon reacts to what he SEES
"Give me this power"
How Miraculous Are Passed On
(Acts 8:14-25)
What must one who is immersed do if they have departed from the Lord?
Be re-baptized? Say a prayer? Something else?
How Miraculous Are Passed On
(Acts 8:14-25)
What must one who is immersed do if they have departed from the Lord?
Repent of Wickedness (22a)
Pray for Forgiveness (22b)
Confess Your Sins (1 John1:9)
Acts 8:22 ESV
1 John 1:9 ESV
The Miraculous Encounter with the Eunuch
(Acts 8:26-40)
The Miraculous Encounter with the Eunuch
(Acts 8:26-40)
Ethiopian- "Burnt Face"
A Man of great wealth
A position of authority
The Miraculous Encounter with the Eunuch
(Acts 8:26-40)
Philip and the Eunuch
Philip Inquires: "What are your reading?"
The Miraculous Encounter with the Eunuch
(Acts 8:26-40)
Philip and the Eunuch
Philip Inquires: "What are your reading?"
Philip instructs- beginning where the eunuch was reading.
The Miraculous Encounter with the Eunuch
(Acts 8:26-40)
Philip and the Eunuch
Philip Inquires: "What are your reading?"
Philip instructs- beginning where the eunuch was reading.
Philip Instigates- baptism? Where was this brought up?
(verse 37: Statement of Belief)
The Miraculous Encounter with the Eunuch
(Acts 8:26-40)
Philip and the Eunuch
Philip Inquires: "What are your reading?"
Philip instructs- beginning where the eunuch was reading.
Philip Instigates- baptism? Where was this brought up?
(verse 37: Statement of Belief)
Philip Immerses- the act of baptism
Baptism: Included in the Pattern of Salvation
Miracles:
The Apostles died but we don't need miracles to confirm the Word of God.
Neither do we lack gifts of the Holy Spirit: Gentleness, Self-control, Faithfulness, kindness, Goodness, patience, Peace, Joy. Above all of these: LOVE