simon the sorcerer and the new roman church debunked

But later, when the apostles Peter and John arrive and bestow the Holy Spirit on the new believers, Simon tries to purchase this apostolic power (and so the origination of the word simony, which means to purchase influence or power in the church). 13), along with the other Samaritans who heard Philip preach the gospel. For I see that you are poisoned by bitterness and bound by iniquity.' Then Simon answered and said, 'Pray to the Lord for me, that none of the things which you have spoken may come upon me.' (Acts 8:17-24)Ĭan an individual recently saved from an occultic background commit a serious sin? Or would that horrendous blunder prove he was never really saved? The case in point is Simon Magus (magus is Latin for sorcerer) of whom the text says, 'Then Simon himself also believed' (v. Repent therefore of this your wickedness, and pray God if perhaps the thought of your heart may be forgiven you.

And when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money, saying, 'Give me this power also, that anyone on whom I lay hands may receive the Holy Spirit.' But Peter said to him, 'Your money perish with you, because you thought that the gift of God could be purchased with money! You have neither part nor portion in this matter, for your heart is not right in the sight of God. Then they laid hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.

Simon the sorcerer and the new roman church debunked