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Conversion of Paul

  • Elizabeth Chapel Baptist Church 1850 Allen Ferry Road Smithville, TN, 37166 United States (map)

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Stories About Jesus - Conversion of Paul

Acts 9:1-6, 15

Explaining the test

  • Threats & murder v. 1 - the martyrdom of Stephen lead to conversion.

  • The Way v. 2 - this was the name used to describe the Jesus movement.

  • The Light v. 3 - Saul had heard about this light and actually studied it

    • Taught by professor Gamaliel at the University of Tarsus(Acts 5:43).

    • The Old Testament “Shekinah Glory of God” meaning the actual presence of God(Exodus 33:14-23).

His Son… who being the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person…”

- Hebrews 1:2, 3

Like Nicodemus, Saul was a “seeker” and asked two questions v. 5.

  1. Who are you, Lord? - Paul later writes a powerful theological statement having come to know Jesus. Philippians 2:5-11

  2. Lord, what do you want me to do? - This is so powerful, after our conversion we have purpose in life and deep within immediately realize God has something for us to do.

Chosen vessel v. 15 - Bear My name.

God uses human instruments to win others.

1 Corithians 13:1-3 - another powerful statement by Paul.

Earlier Event: October 13
Nicodemus
Later Event: October 27
The High Cost of Discipleship