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It details the missionary work of Philip, who, guided by God, encountered and converted an Ethiopian ruler reading the scriptures. The narrative highlights the ruler's acceptance of Jesus Christ as the Son of God and his subsequent baptism. It also introduces the story of Saul of Tarsus, a fervent persecutor of Christians who, with the authority to arrest followers of Jesus, played a role in the death of Stephen. The text emphasizes the transformative power of faith and God's divine intervention in guiding individuals, showcasing both the spread of the Gospel and the challenges faced by early believers. The story underscores themes of obedience, salvation, and the dramatic redirection of lives, moving from persecution to preaching. 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Asthe chariot jolted along  \nthe desert road, Philip opened his mouth and, beginning at that Scripture, preached Jesus to him .  \nThe African ruler soon believed the message of the Bible, that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. Seeing some water, he said,“What hinders me from being baptized?”  \nThen Philip said,“If you believe with all your heart, you may.” When the ruler answered,“I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God,” Philip took him to the water and baptized him .  \nNow when they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught Philip away, so the African ruler saw him no more . He returned to Ethiopia rejoicing!  \nBut some people hated the Christians . Stephen, one of Philip's friends, had been killed by angry people who did not want him to talk about Jesus . A man called Saul from Tarsus had helped to kill Stephen . 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