A sorcerer named Simon was practicing magic in the city of Samaria where Philip was preaching. Simon claimed to be someone great, but meanwhile was completely amazed at the signs and miracles that Philip was performing in Jesus’s name. He himself even was baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus, also known as baptized with water.
When Simon saw that Peter and John came to the city so that they could impart the Holy Spirit through the laying on of their hands, he offered them money. What was he offering them money for?
Simon was baptized in the name of Jesus, but wasnt baptized in the Holy Spirit. Simon’s story shows us many important details about the baptism of the Holy Spirit that applies to all believers today. Listen to today's message to find out more.
"(For He had not yet fallen upon any of them; they had simply been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.) Then they began laying their hands on them, and they were receiving the Holy Spirit.” - Acts 8:16-17