But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
But when they heard Philip sharing about God's kingdom and everything Jesus Christ represents, they were all in, both guys and girls got baptized.
When people really heard the message about Jesus, they didn't hesitate to make it official.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Acts, after intense persecution scattered the early believers from Jerusalem, Philip, one of the seven deacons appointed to serve the church, traveled to Samaria to share the gospel. There, he preached about the kingdom of God and the power of Jesus Christ's name, reaching people who were historically viewed as outsiders by the Jews due to longstanding cultural and religious tensions. This event highlights the early church's expansion beyond Jewish circles, fulfilling Jesus' command to spread the message to all nations.
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