#Simon the sorcerer sealed full#
NOTE: This verse has been misunderstood because the King James Version fails to give the full force of Peter's accusation. Imagine it! They called him god in the flesh!ĥ) Luke is also careful to inform us that Simon had become firmly established in Samaria as "the Great One" and had practiced his powers "for a long time" (Verse 11).Ħ) Luke wants us to understand that he nominally became a Christian ("Simon himself believed") and was baptized - that is, he physically, outwardly "entered" the Christian Church (Verse 13).ħ) Simon even recognized that Christ's power was greater than his but wanted to be associated with that great name (Verse 13).Ĩ) Simon, seeing the potential of the Christian religion waited until the authorities, Peter and John, came to Samaria and then offered to pay them money to OBTAIN AN APOSTLESHIP IN THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Verses 18-21).ĩ) Peter perceived that Simon was in the "gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity " (Verse 23). "This man is that power of God called Great " (RSV. He was looked on as the greatest prophet - all Samaritans BELIEVED IN HIM!Ĥ) The Samaritans WORSHIPPED him as "the Great One" - a god. Remember that the Bible tells us salvation was of the Jews - not of the Samaritans (John 4:22).Ģ) Simon Magus greatly used demonistic powers to do miracles and wonders (Acts 8:9).ģ) The whole population of Samaria (both small and great) gave heed to him (Verse 10). Notice the points Luke places clearly before us.ġ) Simon was a Samaritan, not a Jew - (Acts 8:9).
The old Radio Church of God published the following: Notice that Peter noted that Simon, even though he professed Christ and was baptized, still had need for repentance.
Simon was actually interested in more power and thought that through getting baptized and paying money, he could have more influence. Hence, Simon Magus only gave the appearance of conversion. 23 For I see that you are poisoned by bitterness and bound by iniquity."Ģ4 Then Simon answered and said, "Pray to the Lord for me, that none of the things which you have spoken may come upon me."Ģ5 So when they had testified and preached the word of the Lord, they returned to Jerusalem, preaching the gospel in many villages of the Samaritans. 22 Repent therefore of this your wickedness, and pray God if perhaps the thought of your heart may be forgiven you. 17 Then they laid hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.ġ8 And when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money, 19 saying, "Give me this power also, that anyone on whom I lay hands may receive the Holy Spirit."Ģ0 But Peter said to him, "Your money perish with you, because you thought that the gift of God could be purchased with money! 21 You have neither part nor portion in this matter, for your heart is not right in the sight of God. They had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 16 For as yet He had fallen upon none of them. 13 Then Simon himself also believed and when he was baptized he continued with Philip, and was amazed, seeing the miracles and signs which were done.ġ4 Now when the apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them, 15 who, when they had come down, prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit. 12 But when they believed Philip as he preached the things concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, both men and women were baptized. 8 And there was great joy in that city.ĩ But there was a certain man called Simon, who previously practiced sorcery in the city and astonished the people of Samaria, claiming that he was someone great, 10 to whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, "This man is the great power of God." 11 And they heeded him because he had astonished them with his sorceries for a long time. 7 For unclean spirits, crying with a loud voice, came out of many who were possessed and many who were paralyzed and lame were healed. 6 And the multitudes with one accord heeded the things spoken by Philip, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did. The Book of Acts shows that Simon was an apparent, but not true, convert from the preaching of Philip:ĥ Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria and preached Christ to them.
This article mainly consists of quotes from the Bible and early writers about Simon. And that was Simon the Magician, now generally called Simon Magus. Simon Magus, What Did He Teach? Simon Magus, What Did He Teach?Īlthough the Bible warns about various false teachers, in the New Testament there is more about one of them than the others during that time.
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