Have heard many viewpoints. Some of them are below:
1. So that the Jews may end their animosity with the Samaritans and accept them as their brothers and sisters. The baptized Samaritans were saved and had received the indwelling of the Holy Spirit at Baptism. Laying of Hands was just a symbolic gesture.
2. So that the Samaritans may receive the "Baptism of the Holy Spirit."
3. So that Peter and John may lay hands and impart the Gift of Miracles to them. Simon the Sorcerer wanted that gift and offered money.
4. Because Peter was the Supreme Pontiff and no church can be started without him
5. This was an isolated incident when the Holy Spirit wasn't given at Baptism, and God delayed the Holy Spirit till Peter and John came and sorted things out between the Jews and the Samaritans.
6. Any other viewpoint
Please explain your understanding, giving scripture references. Thanks.
1. So that the Jews may end their animosity with the Samaritans and accept them as their brothers and sisters. The baptized Samaritans were saved and had received the indwelling of the Holy Spirit at Baptism. Laying of Hands was just a symbolic gesture.
2. So that the Samaritans may receive the "Baptism of the Holy Spirit."
3. So that Peter and John may lay hands and impart the Gift of Miracles to them. Simon the Sorcerer wanted that gift and offered money.
4. Because Peter was the Supreme Pontiff and no church can be started without him
5. This was an isolated incident when the Holy Spirit wasn't given at Baptism, and God delayed the Holy Spirit till Peter and John came and sorted things out between the Jews and the Samaritans.
6. Any other viewpoint
Please explain your understanding, giving scripture references. Thanks.
- 1
- Show all