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Lessons Learned From A Desert Encounter

Lessons Learned From A Desert Encounter. Acts 8:26-39. Lessons Learned:. The work of the Holy Spirit in conversion. The Work of the Holy Spirit In Conversion. Acts 8:29 Then the Spirit said to Philip, “Go near and overtake this chariot.”

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Lessons Learned From A Desert Encounter

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  1. Lessons Learned From A Desert Encounter Acts 8:26-39

  2. Lessons Learned: The work of the Holy Spirit in conversion

  3. The Work of the Holy Spirit In Conversion Acts 8:29 Then the Spirit said to Philip, “Go near and overtake this chariot.” Acts 8:35 Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning at this Scripture, preached Jesus to him. • Where is the direct operation of the Holy Spirit on the eunuch?

  4. Lessons Learned: The work of the Holy Spirit in conversion The work of preachers

  5. The Work of Preachers • Acts 8:35 Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning at this Scripture, preached Jesus to him. • 2 Timothy 4:1-3 • Cf. 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

  6. Lessons Learned: The work of the Holy Spirit in conversion The work of preachers Preaching Jesus includes preaching baptism.

  7. Preaching Jesus Includes Preaching Baptism Acts 8:35-36 Acts 8:12 But when they believed Philip as he preached the things concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, both men and women were baptized. Acts 2:38 Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

  8. Lessons Learned: The work of the Holy Spirit in conversion The work of preachers Preaching Jesus includes preaching baptism. The Necessity of Faith in Christ

  9. Faith In Christ Is Essential Acts 8:36-37 Now as they went down the road, they came to some water. And the eunuch said, “See, here is water. What hinders me from being baptized?” 37 Then Philip said, “If you believe with all your heart, you may.” And he answered and said, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.” Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

  10. Lessons Learned: The work of the Holy Spirit in conversion The work of preachers Preaching Jesus includes preaching baptism. The Necessity of Faith in Christ What we must confess

  11. We Must Confess Christ Romans 10:9-10 That if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. Matthew 10:32-33 “Therefore whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before My Father who is in heaven. 33 But whoever denies Me before men, him I will also deny before My Father who is in heaven.

  12. Lessons Learned: The work of the Holy Spirit in conversion The work of preachers Preaching Jesus includes preaching baptism. The Necessity of Faith in Christ What we must confess What baptism is

  13. Great Commission Baptism Is Immersion In Water. • Baptism involves: • Coming to the water (Acts 8:36) • Going down in the water (Acts 8:38) • Coming up out of the water (Acts 8:39) • Acts 10:47-48 “Can anyone forbid water, that these should not be baptized who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?” 48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then they asked him to stay a few days.

  14. Lessons Learned: The work of the Holy Spirit in conversion The work of preachers Preaching Jesus includes preaching baptism. The Necessity of Faith in Christ What we must confess What baptism is The joy of being a Christian

  15. There Is Joy In Christ Acts 8:39 Now when they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught Philip away, so that the eunuch saw him no more; and he went on his way rejoicing. Mark 16:16a He who believes and is baptized will be saved;… Philippians 3:1 Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!

  16. Lessons Learned: The work of the Holy Spirit in conversion The work of preachers Preaching Jesus includes preaching baptism. The Necessity of Faith in Christ What we must confess What baptism is The joy of being a Christian

  17. Share in the eunuch’s joy. Obey the gospel! Believe – Acts 8:37 Confess – Acts 8:37 Repent – Acts 2:38 Be baptized – Acts 8:38 Be Faithful – Luke 9:62

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