Acts 8 Exposition

This exegesis of Acts 8 explores how God uses persecution to catalyze the spread of the gospel beyond Jerusalem, emphasizing the importance of obedience in missions. It highlights the normative pattern of belief, baptism in Jesus’ name, and the visible reception of the Holy Spirit, challenging assumptions that the Spirit is automatically received at belief or baptism. Through Philip’s ministry, we see early cross-cultural evangelism and a Spirit-led fulfillment of the Great Commission. Ultimately, Acts 8 affirms that God's kingdom advances despite human hesitation, using Spirit-filled believers to reach all nations.