The Acts of the Apostles Acts 9 – The Conversion Of Saul Read 1 Timothy 1:12-16 Sunday – March 5, 2017 Many of the slides used in this presentation are prepared by Joe Price and are used and adapted with his permission.

Jesus and Saul Appearance Acts 9:3-9 -Visible and audible, 9:3-5, 7 -Self-examine and ID, 9:4-5 -Saul believes, 9:6 -Command, 9:6-9

Saul in Damascus Acts 9:10-19 Ananias, 9:10-16 (22:12) His faith tested, 9:10, 13-14 When he went to Saul … Sight restored, 9:12, 17-18 Baptized, 9:18; 22:14-16 Holy Spirit received, 9:17 Apostle, 9:15-16; 22:14-15; 26:16 (1 Corinthians 15:8-9) Chosen vessel, 2 Corinthians 4:7 Bear Christ’s name and marks, Galatians 6:17 Learn humility in service and suffering for the Lord

Why The Vision? Not to save him. To learn what to do in the city. Acts 9:6 Still lost after the vision. Acts 9:7-9 Saul saw the vision and heard the voice of Christ to qualify him to be an apostle. Acts 22:14-15; 26:16-18; 1 Corinthians 9:1 We need not expect these in our case!

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