Diversity, Repentance, and the Real Bible: Book of Acts chapter 8, part 2
Scriptural Examples of True Repentance and Real Diversity
(Acts chapter 8, verses 18–30)
Last week in our ongoing study of the Book of Acts, we left off at verse 17 of chapter 8. Simon the sorcerer had just been converted to what we now call Christianity by the apostles Peter and John. Back then the teachings of our Lord and Savior were simply called “The Way”, a much better name in my own opinion. So this week as we move on, we will find Simon getting himself sharply rebuked by Peter for asking the wrong question the wrong way, followed by a Biblical example of the absence of prejudice in the face of racial diversity. So let’s pick up where we last left off, starting at verse 18.
Part One of This Week’s Study Verses
“When Simon saw that the Spirit was given at the laying on of the apostles hands, he offered them money and said, ‘Give me also this ability so that everyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit.’ Peter answered, ‘May your money perish with you, because you thought you could buy the gift of God with money! You have no part or share in this ministry, because your heart is not right before God. Repent of this wickedness and pray to the Lord. Perhaps he will forgive you for having…
