Theory question 108
Mission to the Gentiles(a) Give an account of the work of Philip in Samaria (b) In what two ways were the activities of the Holy Spirit manifested in Samaria?
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(a) After Stephen's death the believers were scattered; Philip went down to Samaria and proclaimed Christ (Acts 8:1-5).
The crowds listened with one accord as they saw his signs (Acts 8:6).
Unclean spirits came out of many; many paralysed and lame were healed; there was much joy in the city (Acts 8:7-8).
Simon the magician, who had amazed the people, also believed and was baptised and followed Philip (Acts 8:9-13).
Many men and women believed and were baptised (Acts 8:12).
The apostles in Jerusalem sent Peter and John, who prayed for them and laid hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit (Acts 8:14-17).
Simon offered money for this power; Peter rebuked him (Acts 8:18-24).
(b) Any two: signs and miracles — healing and casting out of demons; joy in the city; the converts received the Holy Spirit through the laying on of hands; the Spirit exposed Simon's wrong motives; the Spirit guided Philip to the Ethiopian (Acts 8:29).
Narrate Acts 8:4-25, then two manifestations of the Spirit.