The Transformative Power of Saul's Conversion
Discover the powerful journey of Saul's transformation from an unbeliever to a believer, a terrorist to a trembler, a sinner to a saint, and a persecutor to a preacher. Witness how his encounter with Jesus led to submission, contrition, salvation, and transformation, inviting reflection on one's own spiritual path.
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Power to turn an unbeliever into a believer Saul alone heard a voice (9:4; 22:9; cf. Rom. 10:17) Saul heard the risen Lord, I am Jesus (9:5; cf. Matt. 17:5) Saul asked, What shall I do, Lord? (9:6; 22:10; cf. Jas. 4:7) How do we know Saul submitted? (cf. Jas. 2:17-18) Went from journeying to being led by the hand (9:3,8; cf. Jer. 10:23) Arise and go into Damascus (22:10). I came into Damascus (22:11). Have you made the transition to submission? But, is that enough?
Power to turn a terrorist into a trembler Saul thought [he] must do many things contrary to the name of Jesus (26:9) So, he went about wreaking havoc on the church (Acts 8:3) So, he went about persecuting this Way to the death (22:4) How do we know Saul became contrite? (cf. Isa. 66:2) For three days, he neither ate nor drank (9:9) For behold, he is praying (9:11) Have you made the transition to contrition? But, is that enough?
Power to turn a sinner into a saint Saul identified himself as the chief of sinners (1 Tim. 1:15) Ananias preached the gospel to Saul (Rom. 1:16; 1 Cor. 15:1-4) Ananias spoke of the Lord Jesus, who appeared on the road (9:17) How do we know Saul was saved? Ananias said, Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins (22:16) Saul arose and was baptized (9:18) Jesus resurrection gives baptism power to save from sins (1 Pet. 3:21) Have you been saved? But, is that enough?
Power to turn a persecutor into a preacher Saul had been a blasphemer (1 Tim. 1:13) Saul had been breathing threats and murder (9:1) How do we know Saul was transformed? Immediately he preached Jesus that He is the Son of God (9:20) Saul preached Jesus to Jews and Gentiles (26:19-23) Saul gave up all he was and all he had for Christ (Phil. 3:4-11) Have you been transformed? (Rom. 6:3-4)
Has the power of His resurrection brought about Submission, Contrition, Salvation & Transformation in your life? Have you come to believe Jesus is God s Son? John 3:16 Have you repented of your sins? Acts 3:19 Have you confessed your faith in Jesus Rom. 10:9 Have you been immersed into Christ? Mark 16:16 So that God can forgive all of your sins Acts 22:16 So that God can add you to His church Acts 2:47 So that God can enroll you in heaven Hebrews 12:23 Have you been living faithfully? Rev. 2:10
