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Acts of the Apostles (Chapters Seven & Eight)

This text explores Stephen's sermon before the council, focusing on Israel's rebellion against God, God's covenant with Abraham, Joseph in Egypt, Moses and Israel's rebellion, and the rejection of God in Jesus. It also covers Saul's persecution and Philip's work, including preaching in Samaria and the conversion of the sorcerer. Additionally, it discusses the sorcerer's sin and the possibility for a Christian to be lost after salvation. The text concludes with the story of the Ethiopian nobleman and the significance of baptism.

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Acts of the Apostles (Chapters Seven & Eight)

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  1. Acts of the Apostles(Chapters Seven & Eight) • Stephen’s Sermon before the council (7:1-52). Theme ? Israel’s rebellion against God. - God’s covenant with Abraham (1-8). - Joseph in Egypt (9-16). - Moses’ & Israel’s rebellion (17-43). - Rebuke for rejecting God in Jesus (51-52). - Stoned & Saul was there (58; 8:1).

  2. Acts of the Apostles(Chapters Seven & Eight) • Saul’s persecution (8:1-3). cf. Acts 22:4, 19; 26:9-11 • Philip’s Work (8:4-40). - Preached in Samaria (4-8). - Sorcerer’s conversion: note… “believed” – “was baptized” – “continued with Philip” (13).

  3. Acts of the Apostles(Chapters Seven & Eight) • The Sorcerer’s sin (8:14-25). Sought to buy the gift of laying on of hands. - Note: “apostles hands” (18). This gift died with the apostles. - Peter’s rebuke: • “Perish” (20). • No “part nor portion” with them (21). • Repent & pray that “may be forgiven you” (22).

  4. Acts of the Apostles(Chapters Seven & Eight) It is possible for a Christian to sin so as to be lost after having come to salvation in Christ. • cf. Hebrews 6:4-8 • Hebrews 10:26-29 • II Peter 2:18-22.

  5. Acts of the Apostles(Chapters Seven & Eight) • Ethiopian Nobleman (8:26-40). - Note: Preaching Jesus involves preaching baptism (35-36). - Some manuscripts omit vs. 37 – quoted in part by Irenaeus in 2nd Century. cf. Matthew 10:32-33; I John 4:15 - Baptism involves going “down into” & coming “up out of” water (38-39).

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