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Distinctive Preaching

Philip preached distinctively! Preaching Jesus Christ involves more than merely invoking his name or telling people that he loves them and will save them. Philip preached “Christ unto them” (Acts 8.5). However, the context tells us a little about what he said.

Acts 8.12 tells us that they heard him preaching things “concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ” and then that “they were baptized both men and women.

Truth is distinctive. It will easily stand out amidst error. Philip preached Christ! In doing so, he preached about

  1. The kingdom
  2. The name (authority) of Jesus
  3. Baptism