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The Acts of the Apostles. Acts 9 – The Conversion Of Saul. Read 1 Timothy 1:12-16. Sunday – March 5, 2017. Many of the slides used in this presentation are prepared by Joe Price and are used and adapted with his permission. Jesus and Saul. Appearance Acts 9:3-9
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The Acts of the Apostles Acts 9 – The Conversion Of Saul Read 1 Timothy 1:12-16 Sunday – March 5, 2017 Many of the slides used in this presentation are prepared by Joe Price and are used and adapted with his permission.
Jesus and Saul • Appearance • Acts 9:3-9 • -Visible and audible, 9:3-5, 7 • -Self-examine and ID, 9:4-5 • -Saul believes, 9:6 • -Command, 9:6-9
Saul in Damascus Acts 9:10-19 • Ananias, 9:10-16 (22:12) • His faith tested, 9:10, 13-14 • When he went to Saul … • Sight restored, 9:12, 17-18 • Baptized, 9:18; 22:14-16 • Holy Spirit received, 9:17 • Apostle, 9:15-16; 22:14-15; 26:16 (1 Corinthians 15:8-9) • Chosen vessel, 2 Corinthians 4:7 • Bear Christ’s name and marks, Galatians 6:17 • Learn humility in service and suffering for the Lord
Why The Vision? • Not to save him. • To learn what to do in the city. Acts 9:6 • Still lost after the vision. Acts 9:7-9 • Saul saw the vision and heard the voice of Christ to qualify him to be an apostle. Acts 22:14-15; 26:16-18; 1 Corinthians 9:1 • We need not expect these in our case!
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
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