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Alland Bryan Grutas

The document discusses lessons learned from Simon the sorcerer's encounter in Acts 8:9-24. It summarizes that Simon learned: 1) miracles confirmed the word of God and their purpose was not physical healing; 2) spiritual gifts are given by apostles, not self-appointed; 3) one must believe, repent and be baptized to be saved rather than just pray a prayer; 4) a Christian can fall away from faith; 5) a fallen Christian can be restored through repentance; and 6) rebuke can come from a place of love meant for correction.

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Acts 8:9-24 1
He learned the purpose of miracles. Real miracles. cf. Mark 16:17-18 Note: Acts 3:6-7; 13:9; 28:2-5 Miracles confirmed the word. Hebrews 2:3-4 Word is confirmed. Jude 3 Physical healing was never the purpose. cf. 2 Timothy 4:20 2
He learned that spiritual gifts are given by the apostles. Acts 8:14-18 Apostles had laid their hands on Philip (Acts 6:5-6), but Philip did not have the power to pass this on. Acts 8:17 That which is perfect 1 Corinthians 13; James 1:25 3
He learned what to do to be saved. Acts 8:13 He obeyed the command of Jesus. Mark 16:15-16 Added to the church. Acts 2:47 He heard, believed and obeyed the gospel & was baptized for the forgiveness of sins. Galatians 3:26-27 NOTE: What he was NOT told: Accept Jesus as your personal savior. Pray the sinners prayer. 4
He learned that a child of God can fall. Acts 8:19-24 Simon continued for a while and fell into his old ways. Acts 8:13; Galatians 5:4 5
He learned how to be restored. Acts 8:20-23 A child of God has access to Gods throne of grace. Hebrews 4:16; 1 Timothy 2:5 6
He learned the meaning of love. Acts 8:20-24 Peter rebuked him because he loved him. 7
Purpose of miracles. Spiritual gifts given by the apostles. What to do to be saved. Once saved, not always saved. How to be restored. Meaning of love. 8

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Lessons Learned By Simon.pptx

  • 2. He learned the purpose of miracles. Real miracles. cf. Mark 16:17-18 Note: Acts 3:6-7; 13:9; 28:2-5 Miracles confirmed the word. Hebrews 2:3-4 Word is confirmed. Jude 3 Physical healing was never the purpose. cf. 2 Timothy 4:20 2
  • 3. He learned that spiritual gifts are given by the apostles. Acts 8:14-18 Apostles had laid their hands on Philip (Acts 6:5-6), but Philip did not have the power to pass this on. Acts 8:17 That which is perfect 1 Corinthians 13; James 1:25 3
  • 4. He learned what to do to be saved. Acts 8:13 He obeyed the command of Jesus. Mark 16:15-16 Added to the church. Acts 2:47 He heard, believed and obeyed the gospel & was baptized for the forgiveness of sins. Galatians 3:26-27 NOTE: What he was NOT told: Accept Jesus as your personal savior. Pray the sinners prayer. 4
  • 5. He learned that a child of God can fall. Acts 8:19-24 Simon continued for a while and fell into his old ways. Acts 8:13; Galatians 5:4 5
  • 6. He learned how to be restored. Acts 8:20-23 A child of God has access to Gods throne of grace. Hebrews 4:16; 1 Timothy 2:5 6
  • 7. He learned the meaning of love. Acts 8:20-24 Peter rebuked him because he loved him. 7
  • 8. Purpose of miracles. Spiritual gifts given by the apostles. What to do to be saved. Once saved, not always saved. How to be restored. Meaning of love. 8