The Acts of the Apostles Acts 9 – The Conversion Of Saul Read 1 Timothy 1:12-16 Sunday – March 12, 2017 Many of the slides used in this presentation are prepared by Joe Price and are used and adapted with his permission.

Saul in Damascus Acts 9:10-19 Saul was saved when he fully obeyed, 9:6 Saul was not saved on the road to Damascus! Repentant believer, 9:9 Praying, 9:11 (cf. 22:16) When baptized, sins were washed away, 9:18; 22:16 “Why are you waiting?” 22:16

Saul’s Conversion Believed that Jesus is the Christ. Acts 9:4-5 Jesus did not speak “Peace” to him. Why? Emphasis on “Must.” Acts 9:6 Repentance – Miserable for three days. Acts 9:9 Preacher sent. Acts 9:10-11 Taught what to do. Acts 22:16 Baptized, his agony passed away. Acts 9:18-19

Why Was Saul Converted To Christ? Paul was persuaded. 2 Timothy 1:12; Acts 26:29

The Next Several Years Damascus some days, 9:19 Immediately preached, 9:20; Galatians 1:16, 11-12 (Revelation) Arabia, Galatians 1:17 Arabia

Escapes Danger in Damascus Acts 9:23-25 Damascus many days, 9:23 (3 years, Galatians 1:18) Death plot, 9:23 Escaped, 9:24-25; 2 Corinthians 11:32-33

Back to Jerusalem 15 Days Acts 9:26-30 Galatians 1:18 Living down a bad reputation, 9:26-28 His past made the brethren suspicious and fearful, 9:26 Barnabas vouches for his conversion and Saul is accepted into fellowship, 9:27 Identifying with faithful brethren, cf. Acts 18:27 Lessons on forgiveness and unity, 9:27-28 Hellenistic Jews try to kill Saul, 9:29 Saul wanted to stay, but was delivered by the Lord and sent to Tarsus, 9:30; 22:17-21

Acts 9:30 Galatians 1:21 Saul is sent to Tarsus About 400 miles

Churches in Palestine Acts 9:31-43 -Peter’s work in Judea, 9:32-43 Peaceful unity and growth, 9:31 Edified Fear of God Comfort of HS Multiplied! -Peter’s work in Judea, 9:32-43 -Healed Aeneas and raised of Tabitha, 9:33-41 -Many believed on the Lord, 9:35, 42 -Joppa: Simon the tanner, 9:43

Saul begins his life of faith in Christ and sacrifice in His service, Philippians 3:4-7 He will face great resistance, but he prevails in Christ, 2 Timothy 4:6-8 Let us follow his example, Galatians 2:20