Claims vs truth
Acts 8:6-13 – Simon was practicing magic and claiming to be someone great.Simon immediately saw there was a difference between what he was doing and what Philip was doing. It was real power and was not done to promote Philip himself.It’s easy to claim anything, but people need truth.It’s hard to kick old habits
Acts 8:14-24Mark 16:16Simon was saved through baptism, then sinned and needed to repent. This disproves the “once saved, always saved” doctrine. See Galatians 5:4; James 5:19-20.Simon had built a reputation as a magician and was likely used to the attention.Acts 8:21 – Simon’s problem was his heart.I John 2:16The gospel is for all
Acts 8:5, 12-13, 22 – Philip went to teach the Samaritans, a group hated by the Jews.Galatians 3:28You can find hope in the gospel.Anyone can find hope in the gospel.Everybody has a soul!
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