1. 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.

2. 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

3. 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

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

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

6. 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

7. 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

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

9. 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

10. 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