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The Gospel's Core Message
Commentators explain that Philip's preaching was specific and rich. He proclaimed "good tidings concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ." This included the nature of God's kingdom (both present grace and future glory), the person of Jesus as the Messiah, and the saving power found in His name, offices, and sacrifice.
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AT Robertson
On Acts 8:12
They were baptized (εβαπτιζοντο). Imperfect passive (repetition, from time to time), while
believed (επιστ…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 8:12
19th Century
Bishop
But when they believed Philip ...—The word for preaching is, as in Acts 8:4, “preaching the glad tidings of the …
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Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 8:12–17
19th Century
Preacher
But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men an…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 8:12
Simon the sorcerer, or Simon Magus as he is called in postapostolic Christian writings, was a leading heretic in the early church. Justin Martyr (d…
John Calvin
On Acts 8:12
16th Century
Theologian
When they had believed. This is the miracle I spoke of: that those who were utterly amazed by Simon's illusions heard Philip. It is a mira…
John Gill
On Acts 8:12
17th Century
Pastor
But when they believed Philip
Though they had been carried away so long with this deceiver, and had been so much att…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 8:5–13
17th Century
Minister
As far as the gospel prevails, evil spirits are dislodged, particularly unclean spirits. All inclinations to the lusts of the flesh, which war agai…