Evangelists and missionarie · New Testament
The Story of Philip the evangelist
One of the seven of Acts 6. Not Philip the apostle.
Also: Philip, Filipo (Kiswahili)
One of the seven, who preached in Samaria and explained the gospel to an Ethiopian official.
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Introduction
Philip was one of the seven chosen to serve the Jerusalem church. After the persecution he preached Christ in Samaria with signs. Acts 6:5Acts 8:4–8
Led by an angel to the desert road, he explained Isaiah to an Ethiopian official and baptized him. Paul later stayed at his house in Caesarea; he had four unmarried daughters who prophesied. Acts 8:26–39Acts 21:8–9
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Chosen as one of the seven
Philip is chosen with Stephen and others to serve.
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People: Stephen
Preaching in Samaria
Philip proclaims Christ in Samaria; many believe and are baptized, including Simon the sorcerer.
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Places named: Samaria
The Ethiopian official
Philip runs alongside the official's chariot, explains Isaiah 53 as good news about Jesus, and baptizes him.
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Places named: the road from Jerusalem to Gaza, Azotus, Caesarea
Hosts Paul in Caesarea
Paul's company stays many days at Philip's house in Caesarea.
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- How does Philip begin with Isaiah 53 in Acts 8:35?
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