Before Philip came there, Simon had practiced magic and amazed all the people of Samaria. Everyone, from the least to the greatest, often spoke of him as “the Great O But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one: to whom they all gave heed, But there was a man named Simon in that city. He had them all, from little children to old me Now there was a man named Simon, who formerly was practicing magic in the city and astonishing the people of Samaria, claiming to be someone great and they all, from smallest to greatest, were giving A man named Simon had been a sorcerer there for many years, amazing the people of Samaria and claiming to be someone great. 24Then answered Simon, and said, Pray ye to the Lord for me, that none of these things which ye have spoken come upon me.Acts 8:9-13 Previous to Philip’s arrival, a certain Simon had practiced magic in the city, posing as a famous man and dazzling all the Samaritans with his wizardry. 23For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity. 22Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee. 21Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God.
20But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money. 23For I see that you are in the gall of bitterness and in the bondage of unrighteousness.” 24But Simon answered and said, “Pray to the Lord for me yourselves, so that nothing of what you have said may come upon me.” Acts 8:18-24, King James Version (KJV)ġ8And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles’ hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money, 19Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost. 22Therefore, repent of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord that, if possible, the intention of your heart will be forgiven you. They must make clear that desires alone do not save, but it is the Spirit working to give faith that saves.Īdditional Scripture Translations Acts 8:18-24, New American Standard Bible (NASB)ġ8Now when Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money, 19saying, “Give this authority to me as well, so that everyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit.” 20But Peter said to him, “May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could acquire the gift of God with money! 21You have no part or share in this matter, for your heart is not right before God. The church must preach both the necessity of the new birth, as well as the supernatural aspect of salvation. They detract from the supernatural aspect of salvation and from the work of God. Those like Simon the magician who see salvation as something that is simply a choice fundamentally distort the biblical notion of salvation. It is applied to everyone who believes by the Holy Spirit, giving them new life.
Salvation is obtained by Christ’s death on the cross and His resurrection from the grave. The message of the Bible is not good religiosity but it is one of supernatural regeneration and new birth. Lloyd-Jones describes sin’s impact on humanity as every aspect of a person, their heart, will, and soul is corrupted. Those who believe it can do not understand the reality that sin absolutely corrupts. The severity of sin cannot be undone by good deeds and righteous works. Martyn Lloyd-Jones proclaims the powerful gospel from Acts 8:18–24, showing that it does not matter how many good works one does or how religious they are: human effort is powerless to save. For I see that you are in the gall of bitterness and in the bond of iniquity.” And Simon answered, “Pray for me to the Lord, that nothing of what you have said may come upon me.” (ESV)Ĭan people do anything to save themselves? Are all good deeds really worthless? In this sermon on “Simon the Sorcerer,” Dr. Repent, therefore, of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord that, if possible, the intent of your heart may be forgiven you. Now when Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money, saying, “Give me this power also, so that anyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit.” But Peter said to him, “May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could obtain the gift of God with money! You have neither part nor lot in this matter, for your heart is not right before God.
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