The eunuch answered, i believe that jesus christ is the son of god. Acts 8 niv bible and saul approved of their killing. A general persecution is raised against the church, acts 8. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at jerusalem. Acts of the apostles 8, new living translation nlt bible. Acts 8, new international version niv the bible app. This quiz has been taken 1732 times, with an average score of 51. Acts of the apostles 8, new living translation nlt the bible app saul was one of the witnesses, and he agreed completely with the killing of stephen. Verses 14 though persecution must not drive us from our work, yet it may send us to work elsewhere. But ye will receive power, the holy spirit having come upon you, and ye shall be my witnesses both in jerusalem and in all judaea and samaria and to the end of the earth. Acts chapter 8 questions for discussion the living word. The earlier persecutions of chapters 4 and 5 involved persecutions of the christian leaders, the apostles, by the jewish leaders, primarily the priests. This section of the catholic bible contains the complete content of the book of acts, chapter 8 with numbers and text of individual verses from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible. It thrills us to receive letters telling us we are teaching on a level that almost anyone can comprehend.
Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of acts in the bible king james version. Book of acts acts chapter 1 acts chapter 2 acts chapter 3 acts chapter 4 acts chapter 5 acts chapter 6 acts chapter 7 acts chapter 8. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. Acts bible book with full chapters king james version. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Acts 8 niv bible and saul approved of their killing him. At that time a great persecution arose against the church which was at jerusalem. Here, the magic of simon merits him the title, the great power of god 8. Why do you think the jewish leaders allowed them to remain there.
Now viewing scripture range from the book of acts chapter 26. In all three instances, the magic which is exposed has a religious flavor. Heres some other passages which tell us about things which happened in those 40 days. It records the burial of stephen, the beginnings of christian persecution, and the spread of the gospel of jesus christ to the people of samaria and ethiopia. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers.
After the events recorded in acts chapter 8, philip is mentioned just once more, at ac 21. Acts 1 jesus taken up into heaven 1 in my former book, theophilus, i wrote about all that jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the holy spirit to the apostles he had chosen. Herod is struck dead by an angel of the lord and eaten by worms acts 12. Remember, philip and stephen had been chosen to serve tables acts 6. Acts 8 is the eighth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. Acts 1 niv jesus taken up into heaven in my bible gateway. Acts 8 in 140 characters or less bible summary acts 8. Leading other people to christ requires that we be ready, unafraid, able to use gods word, and filled with the holy spirit. That day a bitter persecution started against the church in jerusalem, and everyone except the apostles scattered to the country districts of judaea and samaria. This versebyverse bible study and commentary of the acts of the apostles the book of acts or simply acts is indepth but uses plain language that everyone can understand, as well as a format that will engage you. Why had the believers in samaria not received the holy spirit. Acts 8 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 8 in plain english.
Free, online access to study passages and verses contained the book of acts, chapter 8 and its verses for catholic bible study, sunday school lessons and. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 8 introduction our study of the book of acts has been informative and challenging. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 8 o. What opportunities do we have to share the gospel today. These verses contains lukes introduction to the book of acts, and his account of christs parting words to his disciples before his ascension into heaven. Mar, 20 welcome to ivy baptist churchs bible study on demand before beginning this study, please take an opportunity to download the worksheet for this bible study. This man had gone to jerusalem to worship, 28 and on his way home was sitting in his chariot reading the book of isaiah the prophet. Philip the deacon goes to samaria, preaches, works many miracles, converts many persons, and baptizes simon the sorcerer, acts 8. Saul greatly oppresses the followers of christ, acts 8. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout judea and samaria.
Persecution scatters the believersa great wave of persecution began that day, sweeping over the church in jerusalem. What happened in jerusalem on the day of stephens stoning. On that day, there broke out a severe persecution of the church in jerusalem, and all were scattered throughout the countryside of judea and samaria, except the apostles. This persecution is much more severe, since it involves the laypeople and since it comes from the unrelenting hands of saul. Wherever the established believer is driven, he carries the knowledge of the gospel, and makes known the preciousness of christ in every. Godly men buried stephen and mourned deeply for him. Important without proper rendering support, you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols instead of characters. Welcome to ivy baptist churchs bible study on demand before beginning this study, please take an opportunity to download the worksheet for this bible study.
Work and christian identity acts 812 bible commentary. It has challenged our theology and the depth of our relationship with christ and the holy spirit. Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven. A magician offered money for the gift of the spirit. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1.
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