CHRISTIANITY: AUTHENTIC and COUNTERFEIT
Acts 8:9-24
I. The Magician Called Simon vv. 9-11
A. His Feats and His Fame vv. 9-11
B. The Nature of His Power
1. It was a Real Power
2. It was a Rival Power
3. It was a Dark Power
II. The Evangelist Called Philip vv. 12-13
A. The Expulsive Power of a New Affection v. 12
B. A Celebrity Conversion v. 13
III. The Apostolic Visit vv. 14-17
IV. The Confrontation with Simon Magus vv. 18-24
A. Simon’s Request vv. 18
B. Peter's Rebuke vv. 20
C. Peter’s Diagnosis vv. 20-23
1. You are in Danger of Perishing v. 20
2. Your Theology is Terrible v. 20
3. You are Not a Candidate for Apostolic Ministry v. 21
4. Your Heart is Not Right before God. v. 21
5. You have Not Repented v. 22
6. You have Not been Forgiven v. 22
7. Your Problems are Bitterness and Iniquity v. 23
D. Simon’s Response v. 24