Conversion of Saul Acts 9, 22, & 26. Convert Saul’s Family  His father was a Pharisee  He was a Jew and a Pharisee  Born in Tarsus  Tribe of Benjamin.

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Conversion of Saul Acts 9, 22, & 26

Convert

Saul’s Family  His father was a Pharisee  He was a Jew and a Pharisee  Born in Tarsus  Tribe of Benjamin

Saul’s Early Life  Trained under Gamaliel  Learned the craft of tent making  Was Zealous  Persecuted the Church  Honest and Sincere – Acts 23:1

Before His Conversion

Saul’s Conversion Acts 9 Acts 22 Acts 26

Saul’s Conversion “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?” “Who are you Lord?” “I am Jesus whom you are persecuting. It is hard for you to kick against the pricks.” “Lord, what do You want me to do?“ “Arise and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.”

Saul’s Conversion  He was blinded  Led by others into Damascus  3 days without eating or drinking

Saul’s Conversion  God tells Ananias to go speak to Saul  Ananias hesitant  He went to Saul

Saul’s Conversion  Jesus sent Ananias  Ananias told Saul what to do  Later Paul related his conversion “And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord” Acts 22:16

Lessons from Saul’s Conversion Men can Change “New Birth” John 3:3-5 “Except a man be born again” 1 Pet. 1:23 “Being born again…” Paul changed from a persecutor to the persecuted

Lessons from His Conversion Turned to God as Soon as He Heard Many make excuses  I’m just as good as…  Some Christian did me wrong  When I have….  I’m too bad Paul obeyed when he learned what to do !

Lessons from His Conversion Open Men’s Eyes “To open their eyes, in order to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in Me.” Acts 26:18 “Preach the word, be instant in season, out of season, reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.” 2 Tim. 4:2

Lessons from His Conversion Power of Choice “O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision” Acts 26:19 “Choose you this day whom you will serve” Joshua 24:15 Freedom to choose does not mean we make the best choices. Acts 26:28 - Agrippa “Almost”

Lessons from His Conversion Tell Others about Jesus Paul told others: Acts 22:1-22 Acts 26: Tim. 1:12-16 This will help others learn what to do

As a Preacher, Paul…. Faithfully Taught Others Acts 9:20 “Immediately he preached the Christ in the synagogues, that He is the Son of God.”

As a Preacher, Paul… Not Ashamed of the Gospel 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. Rom. 1:16 23 But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness; 1 Cor. 1:23

As a Preacher, Paul…. Preached with Simplicity “And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. 2 For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. 1 Cor. 2:1-2 Preaching must be so we can understand Eph. 3:4

As a Preacher, Paul…. Didn’t Please Men “For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? For if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.” Gal. 1:10  Many preach today to please men

Conversion of Saul

Conclusion Paul was one of the greatest servants of Christ Paul is an example or model for us to follow We learn that….  When we learn the gospel, we should obey it  After conversion tell others the good news  Be steadfast and faithful

GOD’S SIMPLE PLAN FOR SALVATION hear believe repent confess baptism ROM. 10:17 JN. 8:24 LK. 13:3 MT. 10:32 Acts 2:38 Rev. 2:10

Almost Persuaded #31 Acts 26:28 28 Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian. Don’t be ALMOST persuaded….. Be ALTOGETHER PERSUADED !