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Conversion of the Samaritans. The Gospel To Be Preached: Luke 24:47: “and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached to all nations , beginning at Jerusalem .” To All Nations Beginning at Jerusalem When the Holy Spirit Came upon Them Luke 24:49.
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Conversion of the Samaritans The Gospel To Be Preached: Luke 24:47: “and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.” To All Nations Beginning at Jerusalem When the Holy Spirit Came upon Them Luke 24:49.
Conversion of the Samaritans • “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” (Acts 1:8). • Their preaching to begin in Jerusalem when the Holy Spirit came upon them.
Conversion of the Samaritans • Acts chapters 2 – 7 tells of the preaching in Jerusalem and Judea. • Acts 8:4-25 tells of the Evangelist Philip preaching in Samaria.
Conversion of the Samaritans • What did Philip Preach? • The Word of God (8:4,14,25) • Christ (8:5) • The Kingdom of God (8:12) • The Name of Jesus Christ (8:12) • Baptism (8:12) • The Gospel (8:25)
Conversion of the Samaritans • Philip Performed Miracles (8:6,7,13) Why? • To Prove His Preaching (8:6) • To Confirm the Word (Mark 16:19-20) • To Bear Witness (Heb. 2:4) • Even Simon could see the difference in his sorcery and the Miracles Philip performed!
Conversion of the Samaritans • What was the Samaritans’ Response? • They heard and heeded (8:6) • They Believed Philip’s Preaching (8:12) • They were Baptized (8:12) • What was the Element of Baptism? • Not Holy Spirit (8:14-16) • But Water (8:36)
Conversion of the Samaritans • Two Laws of Pardon: • What did the Samaritans First Do? • Believed and were Baptized (8:12) • What was a Baptized Believer told to Do? • Repent and Pray (Acts 8:22)