Notes From the Pastor's Desk
November 2, 2025
A True Evangelist
Read Acts 8:26-40. This account of Phillip and the eunuch reveals to us what the work of a true evangelist really is. Let's look at this account and see what we can glean.
I. He is Obedient
Verse 26 tells us that although Phillip was busy with a great revival in Samaria, he was willing to go at once to the desert that God appointed.
II. He is Spirit Led
Notice verse 29. Phillip was told by the Spirit of God to “join” himself to the eunuch's chariot. The word “join” comes from the root word that means “glue.”
III. He is Kind In Approach
As you read v. 30, Phillip shows himself to be very considerate and polite. He simply wanted to know if the man understood what he was reading from the scroll of Isaiah. There is no virtue in being rude and crude.
IV. He Used the Bible
Look at v. 32. He proclaimed the Scriptures, referring back to Isa. 53. We have no real authority to what we say unless it is rooted and ground in Biblical truth. One who evangelizes will use the Bible to get the job done.
V. He Preached Jesus
In v. 35 Phillip preached Jesus unto the eunuch from the Old Testament Scriptures. All of our preaching and witnessing should lead to us speaking of Christ the Son of God. Since there is no other way to be saved we should declare Christ (Acts. 4:12).
VI. He Instructed to be Baptized
Since the eunuch (v. 36) asked about being baptized it is evident that Phillip spoke to him about it. It is not a part of bringing salvation, but it does show open confession of Christ. Water does not wash away sins, only Christ's blood can.
VII. He Was Not Left to Himself Until He Rejoiced in Christ
(v. 39). Those who are unsaved know nothing of true joy and real peace. When the load of sin was lifted from the eunuch, he found he had a reason, a right and an inclination to rejoice. So many today are ashamed to outwardly rejoice in the Lord. Since Jesus is not ashamed of us we should not be ashamed to be identified with Him. The early Christians did so, often at the cost of the loss of their lives.