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Conversion of the Samaritans

Explore the conversion of the Samaritans by Philip, the preacher, and learn valuable lessons on the preaching of Christ and the reception of the gospel. Discover the results of Philip's preaching, the visit of Peter and John, and the account of Simon's sin. Contemplate the importance of preaching Christ and the essential pattern of conversions today.

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Conversion of the Samaritans

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  1. Conversion of the Samaritans Acts 8:1-25 Introduction: 1. History of city and race. 1 Kgs. 16:23-24 2 Kgs. 18:9; 17:22-29. 2. Points leading to lesson: a. Great persecution. Ax 8:1. b. Apostles remain in Jerusalem. 8:1. c. Others scattered and preaching. 8:1, 4.

  2. Conversion of the Samaritans  I. The preacher — Philip. A. Not apostle but the evangelist. Ax 8:5; 6:1-6; 21:8. B. His work as deacon terminated by dispersion of the church. II. What he preached. V. 5. A. Christ, the burden of preaching if inspired men. 1 Cor. 2:2; Gal. 6:14. B. “Christ,” “gospel,” and “word” all the same. 1 Cor. 2:2; 15:1; Ax 8:25. Compare “preaching Moses” Ax 15:21.

  3. Conversion of the Samaritans  III. “Preach Christ, let other folks alone.” • Preached fully (Ax 20:20, 27), will antagonize others: 1. As “Son of God.” Matt. 16:18 — antagonize infidel. 2. As “Saviour.” Titus 2:13-14 — antagonize Universalists. 3. As “saving the obedient.” Heb. 5:9 — antagonize Calvinists. 4. As “God’s Prophet.” Acts 3:22 — antagonize Islamic. 5. As “High Priest.” Heb. 3:1 — antagonize ecclesiastical priests. 6. As “King.” 1 Tim. 6:15 — antagonize most. Explain kingdom: territory, subjects, conditions. B. Preaching Christ will cause revolution one way or other.

  4. Conversion of the Samaritans IV. Results of Philip’s preaching: A. People under spell of magician — unfavorable for reception of the gospel. 1. Magic and miracles compared - one to excite the curiosity; other to benefit mankind. 2. Vast difference seen by people. V. 6. 3. Miracles to confirm the word. Mk. 16:20; Heb. 2:2-4. B. Great joy in the city. v. 8. Why? C. What people did: 1. Believed & baptized. v. 12. Cf. Mark 16:15-16. 2. How learn of baptism? 3. No infants — “believed - men and women.” v. 12. 4. No “church” consulted about their baptism. 5. Simon also converted. v. 13-14. Cf. Mark 16:16.

  5. Conversion of the Samaritans V. Visit of Peter and John. V. 14. A. Purpose? Impart Holy Spirit. V. 15. B. Had fallen on none. v. 15 — not a prerequisite to baptism or salvation. C. Why the miraculous endowment? 1. Apostles needed inspiration — revealing God’s will. 2. In absence of apostles, others needed miraculous aid; revelation complete. D. How imparted? v. 17. Never conferred by others. Hence ceased.

  6. Conversion of the Samaritans VI. Simon’s sin. V. 18-19. A. No “yet” when Peter said “bond of iniquity. v. 21, 22. Apostasy. B. Only one sin mentioned; “this thy wickedness” v. 22. C. Not “alien sinner’s” prayer. v. 22-23. God’s two laws of pardon.

  7. Conversion of the Samaritans Conclusion: A. Conversions today follow same essential pattern. B. Circumstances differ: 1. Philip had miraculous gifts — no finished New Testament. 2. I have finished New Testament — no miraculous gifts. C. Only one thing necessary. Romans 1:16-17; 1 Pet. 1:23-25.

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