Pastor Steve finishes up the short section of Acts chapter 9 that almost seems out of place between the story of Saul of Tarsus’s conversion and Peter visiting the Gentile believers at Cornelius’s house.
Every wondered the source of the word “simony”? Well, Acts chapter 8 gives us that story, as Philip goes to Samaria to preach the gospel. In that area a sorcerer has enjoyed fame and popularity–even God-like status–which is quickly challenged by God’s power through signs and wonders as the gospel is preached. Simon becomes a…