2. The Gospel Transforms Individuals Acts 9:1-31

3. Where does this fit in? Jesus ascends, Holy Spirit comes Community + Church Individuals Saul Individuals Jews + Gentiles The Known Roman World

4. Saul’s Conversion Transformed his commitment… Saul was uttering threats with every breath. He was eager to destroy the Lord’s followers. 9:1(NLT)

5. Saul’s Conversion Transformed his conscience… As he was nearing Damascus on this mission, a brilliant light from heaven suddenly beamed down upon him! He fell to the ground and heard a voice … 9:3 (NLT)

6. Saul’s Conversion Transformed his community… Saul is my chosen instrument to take my message to the Gentiles and to kings, as well as to the people of Israel. 9:15(NLT)

7. Saul’s Conversion Transformed his credibility… When Saul arrived in Jerusalem, he tried to meet with the believers, but they were all afraid of him. They thought he was only pretending to be a believer! 9:26(NLT)

8. Saul’s Conversion Transformed his conversation… Then the apostles accepted Saul, and after that he was constantly with them in Jerusalem, preaching boldly in the name of the Lord. 9:28(NLT)

9. Saul’s Conversion Challenges us! Our certainties Our convictions Our courage