Simon the Sorcerer and True Faith | Acts 8:9-24

Discover what Christian apologetics is, why it matters, and how 1 Peter 3:15 calls every believer to defend the faith with gentleness and reverence.

Discover how the Old Testament reveals Jesus through prophecy, symbolism, and biblical figures—from creation and Noah’s ark to Isaac’s sacrifice.

Discover why David was called a man after God’s own heart and learn how his faith, failures, repentance, and devotion point believers toward a life that honors God.

Explore Acts 8:1–8 and see how persecution scattered the church, spread the gospel beyond Jerusalem, and brought great joy through Philip’s ministry.

Explore Acts 7:54–60 as Stephen boldly faces persecution, sees the glory of Christ, forgives his enemies, and remains faithful unto death.

Stephen recounts Israel’s history in Acts 7:1-53, showing God’s faithfulness, Israel’s resistance, and the call to respond rightly to Christ.

Explore Acts 6:8-15 as Stephen boldly serves Christ, answers opposition with God-given wisdom, and faces false accusations with a face like an angel.

In Acts 6:1-7, the apostles address a growing need with wisdom, appoint faithful servants, and keep the church focused on prayer, the Word, and gospel growth.

Acts 5:33–42 shows the apostles rejoicing after persecution, boldly continuing to preach Jesus as the Christ.

Acts 5:12-32 shows the apostles boldly proclaiming Christ, enduring opposition, and declaring that we must obey God rather than men.

Explore Acts 4:32–5:11 and the early church’s radical unity, sacrificial generosity, and the sobering account of Ananias and Sapphira.

Peter and John boldly testify of Christ before opposition, and the church prays for courage to keep speaking God’s word.

Peter proclaims that the risen Jesus, rejected by men but exalted by God, is the only name by which sinners can be saved.

Peter calls Israel to repent and turn to Christ, the promised Prophet and risen Servant, so their sins may be wiped away.

Peter explains that the lame man was healed by faith in Jesus’ name, pointing the crowd to the risen Christ whom God glorified.

Explore Acts 3:1–10 and the miraculous healing of the lame man, revealing Christ’s power, compassion, and the call to faith.

Discover Acts 2:42–47 and the early church’s devotion to teaching, fellowship, prayer, generosity, worship, and gospel growth.

Explore Acts 2:42 and the early church’s devotion to biblical teaching, fellowship, breaking bread, and prayer as marks of a faithful church.

Acts 2:37–41 shows the proper response to the gospel: repentance, faith in Christ, and public identification with Him through baptism.

Acts 2:25–36 reveals that Jesus rose from the dead and is exalted at God’s right hand, proving He is both Lord and Christ.

Hear how Acts 2:22–24 declares Jesus’ death by wicked hands and God’s power in raising Him from the dead for our salvation.

Discover Peter’s Pentecost sermon in Acts 2:14–21 as he explains the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and proclaims God’s promise of salvation to all.

Answering Questions about Tongues

Acts 2:4–13 shows the Spirit empowering believers to speak in known languages. Crowds marvel, question, and mock—setting the stage for Peter’s sermon.

Acts 2:1–4 marks Pentecost—the moment the Holy Spirit comes in power to unite and empower Christ’s followers, forming the foundation of the church.

In Acts 1:12–26, the early church waits for the Spirit with united prayer and Scripture-shaped wisdom as God sovereignly appoints Matthias to replace Judas.

Jesus ascends to heaven, commissions His witnesses, and promises His return, calling believers to live in hope, power, and faithful obedience (Acts 1:3–11).