Acts 8:5-8 Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ to them.… I. AS THE MESSIAH OF ANCIENT PROPHECY. II. AS INCARNATE. 1. Very man. 2. Very God. III. AS CRUCIFIED AND RISEN. 1. Atoning for sin. 2. Triumphing over death. IV. AS GLORIFIED. 1. For Himself. 2. For His people. V. AS JUDGE. Living to make Christ known: — I wonder how many Christian people here could have their biographies condensed into this line, "He lived to make Christ known." Might it not be said of one, he lived to open a shop, and then to open a second? or of another, be lived to save a good deal of money, and take shares in limited liability companies? or of a third, he lived to paint a great picture? or of a fourth, he was best known for his genial hospitality? Of many a minister it might be said — he lived to preach splendid sermons, and to gain credit for fine oratory. What of all these? If it can be said of a man, "He lived to glorify Christ," then his life is a life. Every Christian man ought so to live. Oh that my memorial might be: "He preached Christ crucified"! (C. H. Spurgeon.) Parallel Verses KJV: Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them.WEB: Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and proclaimed to them the Christ. |
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