The Conversion of Saul

Who Was Saul? Acts 9:1,2 Persecutor of Christians 5/7/2019 2:28 PM Who Was Saul? Acts 9:1,2 Persecutor of Christians Held garments of those who stoned Stephen – Acts 7:58 “I gave my vote against them” Acts 26:10 “Exceedingly mad against them” Acts 26:11; Galatians 1:13; Philippians 3:5,6; Galatians 1:14; Acts 22:25-28 An educated man – Acts 22:3; 5:34 An unbeliever – Acts 6:9; 22:3; 9:5; 26:14 He was dedicated to the eradication of “The Way” – Numbers 25:1-11 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Miraculous Element in Saul’s Conversion 5/7/2019 2:28 PM Miraculous Element in Saul’s Conversion Acts 9:3-9 Only Saul saw the vision and hear the instructions of Jesus The Appearance of Jesus was NOT for the purpose of converting Saul miraculously Headed for Damascus still with sins – Acts 22:16 It was for the purpose of qualify Saul to do a particular work- Acts 22:14,15; 1:8, 22; 2:32 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Miraculous Element in Saul’s Conversion 5/7/2019 2:28 PM Miraculous Element in Saul’s Conversion Acts 9:3-9 Nothing in Scripture leads us to believe Saul’s conversion was miraculous Jesus appeared to him and presented evidence of the risen Lord BUT- Saul had to believe it! Jesus showed that Saul was wrong BUT- Saul still had to repent © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

The Terms of Saul’s Conversion 5/7/2019 2:28 PM The Terms of Saul’s Conversion Acts 9:10-18 Hear the Gospel – Acts 2:14,37,41; Romans 10:1 Believe – Mark 16:16; Acts 8:37 Repent – Acts 2:38; 17:30,31 Confess Christ – Matthew 10:32,33; Romans 10:9,10 Be Baptized- Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38 Live Faithfully – Matthew 20:20; Revelation 2:10 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

The Terms of Saul’s Conversion 5/7/2019 2:28 PM The Terms of Saul’s Conversion Saul: Heard the Gospel from Stephen- Acts 6:8-10, Jesus – Galatians 1:11,12, and Ananias – Acts 22:12-16 Believed Jesus was Son of God –Acts 9:20 Repented – Acts 9:20,21 Confessed Christ – Acts 22:16; 9:20 Baptized- Acts 22:16; 9:18 Lived Faithfully – Acts 9:23-25 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

The Extent Of The Conversion 5/7/2019 2:28 PM The Extent Of The Conversion Acts 9:19-25 “Pew Fillers” – “Sunday Christians” Many have “obeyed the Gospel,” yet Never assemble Many have “repented” but continue in a lifestyle of sin Saul shows us what conversion really involves © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

The Extent Of The Conversion 5/7/2019 2:28 PM The Extent Of The Conversion Acts 9:19-25 He was willing to travel to persecute Christians Now he was willing to travel to preach Christ to them He was willing to have Christians beaten Now he is willing to be beaten for Christ He gave his life in defense of Judaism Now he gave his life for Christ © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

The Extent Of The Conversion 5/7/2019 2:28 PM The Extent Of The Conversion Acts 9:19-25 Immediately he preached Christ Preached to Damascus, Jerusalem, Judea, to the Gentiles – Acts 26:20 Persecutor preaches the Faith – Galatians 1:23 Suffered for his faith – 2 Corinthians 11:23-28; 2 Timothy 4:6-8 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

What Is The Extent of YOUR Conversion? Galatians 2:20 "I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.