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)