Acts 8:35
Verse
Context
Sermons
David Wilkerson
J. Vernon McGee
Major Ian Thomas
T. Austin-Sparks
Chuck Smith
Carl ArmerdingSummary
Commentary
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Began at the same scripture - He did not confine himself to this one scripture, but made this his text, and showed, from the general tenor of the sacred writings, that Jesus was the Christ, or Messiah; and that in his person, birth, life, doctrine, miracles, passion, death, and resurrection, the Scriptures of the Old Testament were fulfilled. This preaching had the desired effect, for the eunuch was convinced of the truth of Philip's doctrine, and desired to be baptized in the name of Jesus.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Then Philip opened his mouth--(See on Mat 5:2). began at the same scripture--founding on it as his text. preached unto him Jesus--showing Him to be the glorious Burden of this wonderful prediction, and interpreting it in the light of the facts of His history.
John Gill Bible Commentary
And as they went on their way,.... In the road from Jerusalem to Gaza; Philip preaching, and the eunuch hearing, and conversing in a religious and spiritual way together; and Beza says in one exemplar it is added, "conferring one with another"; about the person and office of Christ, the doctrines of the Gospel, and the ordinances of it; as appears by what follows, both by the eunuch's request to be admitted to baptism, and his confession of faith: they came unto a certain water; which some say was at Bethhoron, in the tribe of Judah or Benjamin; and others think it was the river Eleutherus; the former is more likely; concerning which Jerom (f) gives this account: "Bethzur in the tribe of Judah, or Benjamin, and now called Bethhoron, is a village as we go from Aella (or Jerusalem) to Hebron, twenty miles from it; near which is a fountain, springing up at the bottom of a mountain, and is swallowed up in the same ground in which it is produced; and the Acts of the Apostles relate, that the eunuch of queen Candace was baptized here by Philip.'' This place was about two miles from Hebron; since that, according to the same writer (g), was twenty two miles from Jerusalem. Borchardus (h) seems to place it further off from Hebron: "from Hebron are three "leucas", or six miles, northward, declining a little to the west, to Nehel Escol, that is, "the brook of the cluster", from whence the spies carried the cluster of grapes; to the left of this valley, for the space of a mile, or half a leuca, runs a river, in which Philip baptized the, eunuch of queen Candace, not far from Sicelech.'' And, according to Jerom (i), Escol lay in the way from Bethzur to Hebron. This account of the historian sets aside that weak piece of criticism on Ac# 8:38 used by some persons; as if when Philip and the eunuch went down into the water, no more is meant, than that they went to the water side, or descended to the bank and brink of the river; seeing, here it is said, they came to a certain place of water; they came to the river itself, or the river side, and after this went down into it. And the eunuch said, see here is water, what doth hinder me to be baptized? This question shows, that he had some knowledge of the ordinance of baptism, which he had received from the ministry and conversation of Philip; and that he had some desire after it, as regenerate persons have, after divine things, after Christ, his word, and ordinances; and that he was willing to take the first opportunity of submitting to it, but was jealous lest he should not be qualified for it; and therefore modestly proposes the affair to Philip, and desires to be examined and judged by him: and it also suggests, that there are some things which might be a just bar to this ordinance, as want of grace, and a disorderly life and conversation, which were the hindrances to the Pharisees and Sadducees, who came to John's baptism; and these are sufficient ones, even though persons may be born in a Christian land, and of believing parents, and have had a good education; yea, though they may have much notional light and speculative knowledge: but where the good work of grace is begun, and when a soul is spiritually enlightened, and has evangelical repentance for sin, and true faith in Christ, and sincere love to him, nothing should hinder: not any thing on his side; not a sense of his own unworthiness, which will never be otherwise, but rather increase; nor the corruptions of his heart and nature, which will always remain, as long as he is in the body; nor fears of falling away, since there cannot be more danger after baptism than before, and Christ is the same who is always able to keep from it; nor the reproaches of the world, which should be esteemed above riches; and more especially, since to be ashamed of Christ, his word, or ordinances, is highly resented by him; nor the opposition of relations and friends, who, though they are to be regarded and listened to in civil matters, yet should have no sway in religious ones to move from the cause of Christ; nor any difficulty in the ordinance itself, since it is but water baptism, and not a bloody one, such as Christ was baptized with, and some of his followers have been called unto: nor should anything hinder on the side of the administrator, when the above is the case; as not being circumcised, but Gentiles, as in the times of the apostles, Act 10:47 so not the former life and conversation of the person, though it has been ever so wicked, as the instances of the crucifiers of Christ, of the jailor, of Saul the persecutor, and many of the Corinthians, show; nor the weakness of grace; the day of small things is not to be despised, nor a bruised reed to be broken, or smoking flax to be quenched: agreeably to this the Ethiopic version renders it, "who doth hinder", &c. (f) De locis Hebraicis, fol. 89. 6. (g) Ib. fol. 87. E. (h) Decscript. Terrae Sanct. c. 9. (i) Epitaph. Paulae, fol, 59. 6. H.
Acts 8:35
Philip and the Ethiopian
34“Tell me,” said the eunuch, “who is the prophet talking about, himself or someone else?”35Then Philip began with this very Scripture and told him the good news about Jesus.
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(Spain) the Supply of the Spirit
By David Wilkerson6.4K1:00:45Holy SpiritISA 53:7ISA 53:10ACT 8:26ACT 8:29ACT 8:32ACT 8:35ACT 8:39ACT 21:8In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal testimony about his wife and daughter battling cancer. Despite the hardships, he emphasizes the importance of surrendering to God's will and trusting Him completely. He also highlights the power of the Holy Spirit and the need to have a constant supply of His presence in our lives. The speaker encourages the audience to be spiritually hungry and to seek satisfaction from the Spirit of the Living God.
(Guidelines) Meditate on the Bible
By J. Vernon McGee4.0K13:14DEU 6:6ISA 53:6JHN 3:16ACT 8:35In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of meditating on the word of God. He laments how television has replaced the spiritual life of many families, with children now knowing TV commercials better than Bible verses. The speaker references Deuteronomy 6:6-9, where God commands His people to meditate on His word and teach it diligently to their children. He shares a personal anecdote about a man who owned a Coca-Cola plant, who explained the significance of repetition in advertising by asking when was the last time the speaker saw a package of Arbuckle coffee. The speaker concludes by highlighting the power of constantly keeping the word of God before us, writing it in our homes, and allowing it to shape our hearts and lives.
The Major Ian Thomas Story-04 Biography
By Major Ian Thomas3.4K1:05:18BiographyISA 53:5MRK 6:34ACT 8:25ACT 8:35ACT 8:39ACT 9:1In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the simplicity and power of the church in action. He uses the example of Philip, who obediently rode a donkey into the desert and encountered a man who was ready to hear about Jesus. The speaker highlights the importance of being sent by God and not going out of sheer enthusiasm, as it can lead to foolishness. He also mentions Peter's vision of a sheet with various animals, which symbolizes God's preparation and guidance in sharing the gospel. The sermon encourages Christians to trust in God's divine activity and to boldly speak about Jesus.
Holy Spirit and the Crisis of Pentecost - Part 6
By T. Austin-Sparks1.7K53:51PentecostGEN 1:3MAT 28:19ACT 8:29ACT 8:35ACT 8:37In this sermon, the speaker discusses the encounter between Jesus and Nicodemus, a highly educated and influential religious leader. Jesus emphasizes the need for being born again as the starting point for understanding heavenly things. The speaker highlights the clash between the forces of evil and the church, but reassures believers that God ultimately has control over the situation. The sermon also touches on the separation of heaven and earth and the expansion of God's work throughout the world.
(Through the Bible) Acts 24-25
By Chuck Smith1.4K1:09:16DAN 12:2MAT 22:29JHN 5:39ACT 8:35ACT 24:16PHP 3:6HEB 10:7In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of making a decision for Jesus Christ, particularly during the teenage years. He explains that nine out of ten Christians became Christians as teenagers before negative brain patterns were established. The speaker uses the example of Felix, who trembled under conviction but ultimately passed off the decision. He also discusses how repeated actions create patterns in the brain, making it harder to break bad habits. The sermon concludes with the message that it is necessary to submit one's life to Jesus Christ and receive forgiveness and cleansing.
Prepared Instrument
By Carl Armerding1.3K39:58VesselECC 10:19ISA 6:10ISA 53:1MAT 6:33JHN 12:40ACT 8:35In this sermon, the speaker discusses the theme of being a prepared soul and instrument for God's message. He emphasizes the importance of reading and understanding the Word of God. The speaker also reflects on the stories of individuals who have hit rock bottom and found redemption through the gospel. Additionally, the sermon touches on the extension of Pentecost to Samaria and the sending of the gospel into Africa.
Holl-07 Israel's Final Chastisement
By Art Katz1.2K1:30:35IsraelEXO 34:7DEU 28:64ISA 53:3MAT 24:2MAT 25:44JHN 8:24ACT 8:35In this sermon, the speaker discusses the experience of the Messiah, who was despised and rejected by men. He emphasizes that the Jewish people, who are called to be a light to the nations, will also face similar hardships and be despised by others. The speaker refers to a passage in Isaiah 52 and 53, which describes the suffering and exaltation of the servant of God. He suggests that the purpose of the Jewish people's wilderness exodus is to strip them of their worldly comforts and confront them with the reality of God. The speaker concludes by urging the audience to embrace their suffering and trust in God's strength, as it will have eternal consequences for all nations.
The Holy Spirit in Action (Part 2)
By J.B. Rowell80829:11MAT 28:19ACT 8:30ACT 8:35In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of sharing the message of Jesus Christ with others. He shares personal experiences of distributing gospel tracts in various languages and encourages the audience to take action in spreading the gospel. The speaker also highlights the need to overcome fear and hesitation when approaching people with the message. He urges young men and women to dedicate their lives to reaching others for Christ and emphasizes the urgency of the task at hand. The speaker also mentions the potential challenges and restrictions faced by missionaries in certain parts of the world, emphasizing the importance of taking advantage of the opportunities available to share the gospel.
Jesus Christ the Only Answer
By John Hunter0LUK 2:30LUK 12:15JHN 5:39ACT 5:42ACT 8:35ACT 9:20ACT 10:36ACT 13:38ACT 17:18COL 2:10HEB 13:8John Hunter preaches about the importance of focusing on Jesus Christ as the ultimate source of peace and satisfaction, rather than seeking fulfillment in worldly riches or religious rituals. He emphasizes that true salvation is found in a personal relationship with Christ, as demonstrated in the story of the Ethiopian Eunuch who found joy and salvation through hearing about Jesus. The sermon highlights the power of preaching Jesus as the central message, as seen in the apostles' and early church's focus on Christ as the key to God's salvation. Hunter encourages believers to center their faith on the living Savior, Jesus Christ, who remains constant and present in every circumstance.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Began at the same scripture - He did not confine himself to this one scripture, but made this his text, and showed, from the general tenor of the sacred writings, that Jesus was the Christ, or Messiah; and that in his person, birth, life, doctrine, miracles, passion, death, and resurrection, the Scriptures of the Old Testament were fulfilled. This preaching had the desired effect, for the eunuch was convinced of the truth of Philip's doctrine, and desired to be baptized in the name of Jesus.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
Then Philip opened his mouth--(See on Mat 5:2). began at the same scripture--founding on it as his text. preached unto him Jesus--showing Him to be the glorious Burden of this wonderful prediction, and interpreting it in the light of the facts of His history.
John Gill Bible Commentary
And as they went on their way,.... In the road from Jerusalem to Gaza; Philip preaching, and the eunuch hearing, and conversing in a religious and spiritual way together; and Beza says in one exemplar it is added, "conferring one with another"; about the person and office of Christ, the doctrines of the Gospel, and the ordinances of it; as appears by what follows, both by the eunuch's request to be admitted to baptism, and his confession of faith: they came unto a certain water; which some say was at Bethhoron, in the tribe of Judah or Benjamin; and others think it was the river Eleutherus; the former is more likely; concerning which Jerom (f) gives this account: "Bethzur in the tribe of Judah, or Benjamin, and now called Bethhoron, is a village as we go from Aella (or Jerusalem) to Hebron, twenty miles from it; near which is a fountain, springing up at the bottom of a mountain, and is swallowed up in the same ground in which it is produced; and the Acts of the Apostles relate, that the eunuch of queen Candace was baptized here by Philip.'' This place was about two miles from Hebron; since that, according to the same writer (g), was twenty two miles from Jerusalem. Borchardus (h) seems to place it further off from Hebron: "from Hebron are three "leucas", or six miles, northward, declining a little to the west, to Nehel Escol, that is, "the brook of the cluster", from whence the spies carried the cluster of grapes; to the left of this valley, for the space of a mile, or half a leuca, runs a river, in which Philip baptized the, eunuch of queen Candace, not far from Sicelech.'' And, according to Jerom (i), Escol lay in the way from Bethzur to Hebron. This account of the historian sets aside that weak piece of criticism on Ac# 8:38 used by some persons; as if when Philip and the eunuch went down into the water, no more is meant, than that they went to the water side, or descended to the bank and brink of the river; seeing, here it is said, they came to a certain place of water; they came to the river itself, or the river side, and after this went down into it. And the eunuch said, see here is water, what doth hinder me to be baptized? This question shows, that he had some knowledge of the ordinance of baptism, which he had received from the ministry and conversation of Philip; and that he had some desire after it, as regenerate persons have, after divine things, after Christ, his word, and ordinances; and that he was willing to take the first opportunity of submitting to it, but was jealous lest he should not be qualified for it; and therefore modestly proposes the affair to Philip, and desires to be examined and judged by him: and it also suggests, that there are some things which might be a just bar to this ordinance, as want of grace, and a disorderly life and conversation, which were the hindrances to the Pharisees and Sadducees, who came to John's baptism; and these are sufficient ones, even though persons may be born in a Christian land, and of believing parents, and have had a good education; yea, though they may have much notional light and speculative knowledge: but where the good work of grace is begun, and when a soul is spiritually enlightened, and has evangelical repentance for sin, and true faith in Christ, and sincere love to him, nothing should hinder: not any thing on his side; not a sense of his own unworthiness, which will never be otherwise, but rather increase; nor the corruptions of his heart and nature, which will always remain, as long as he is in the body; nor fears of falling away, since there cannot be more danger after baptism than before, and Christ is the same who is always able to keep from it; nor the reproaches of the world, which should be esteemed above riches; and more especially, since to be ashamed of Christ, his word, or ordinances, is highly resented by him; nor the opposition of relations and friends, who, though they are to be regarded and listened to in civil matters, yet should have no sway in religious ones to move from the cause of Christ; nor any difficulty in the ordinance itself, since it is but water baptism, and not a bloody one, such as Christ was baptized with, and some of his followers have been called unto: nor should anything hinder on the side of the administrator, when the above is the case; as not being circumcised, but Gentiles, as in the times of the apostles, Act 10:47 so not the former life and conversation of the person, though it has been ever so wicked, as the instances of the crucifiers of Christ, of the jailor, of Saul the persecutor, and many of the Corinthians, show; nor the weakness of grace; the day of small things is not to be despised, nor a bruised reed to be broken, or smoking flax to be quenched: agreeably to this the Ethiopic version renders it, "who doth hinder", &c. (f) De locis Hebraicis, fol. 89. 6. (g) Ib. fol. 87. E. (h) Decscript. Terrae Sanct. c. 9. (i) Epitaph. Paulae, fol, 59. 6. H.