The people there believed what he told them about “the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus” (vs 12).Philip went down to the city of Samaria to preach to the people about Jesus (vs 5).23 For I see that you are poisoned by bitterness and bound by iniquity.” 24 Then Simon answered and said, “Pray to the Lord for me, that none of the things which you have spoken may come upon me.” 25 So when they had testified and preached the word of the Lord, they returned to Jerusalem, preaching the gospel in many villages of the Samaritans. 22 Repent therefore of this your wickedness, and pray God if perhaps the thought of your heart may be forgiven you. 18 And when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles’ hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money, 19 saying, “Give me this power also, that anyone on whom I lay hands may receive the Holy Spirit.”Ģ0 But Peter said to him, “Your money perish with you, because you thought that the gift of God could be purchased with money! 21 You have neither part nor portion in this matter, for your heart is not right in the sight of God. 17 Then they laid hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
They had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 16 For as yet He had fallen upon none of them. Peter’s CorrectionĪcts 8:14-25 Now when the apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them, 15 who, when they had come down, prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit. 13 Then Simon himself also believed and when he was baptized he continued with Philip, and was amazed, seeing the miracles and signs which were done. 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. Simon the Sorcerer’s ProfessionĪcts 8:9-13 But there was a certain man called Simon, who previously practiced sorcery in the city and astonished the people of Samaria, claiming that he was someone great, 10 to whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, “This man is the great power of God.” 11 And they heeded him because he had astonished them with his sorceries for a long time. 7 For unclean spirits, crying with a loud voice, came out of many who were possessed and many who were paralyzed and lame were healed. 6 And the multitudes with one accord heeded the things spoken by Philip, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did. 5 Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria and preached Christ to them. This was the disciple introduced in Acts 6:3-6.) Philip’s InstructionĪcts 8:4-8 Therefore those who were scattered went everywhere preaching the word. (Note: Philip in Acts 8 is not the apostle Philip who was chosen by Jesus. The account takes place after the martyrdom of Stephen when the disciples of Jesus scattered beyond Jerusalem because of persecution. What is your interpretation of Acts 8:12-17 in regards to the people receiving the Holy Spirit and Simon the Sorcerer?Īcts 8:12-17 might seem confusing, or it might even appear to be a contradiction of salvation doctrine The raises a question regarding the Holy Spirit: if the people believed and were baptized (verses 12-13) why didn’t they receive the Holy Spirit?īeginning in Acts 8:4 and reading through verse 25, let’s try to understand the historical account of these three things: 1) Philip’s instruction, 2) Simon the Sorcerer’s profession, and 3) Peter’s correction.
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