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The Conversion of Saul of Tarsus. Saul of Tarsus. Witnessed Stephen’s death (Acts 7:54-60). A Pharisee—the “strictest sect” of the Jews (Acts 26:5). The “son of a Pharisee” (Acts 23:6). A Jew from Tarsus (Acts 21:39). A Roman citizen (Acts 22:25-29). Student of Gamaliel (Acts 22:3).
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The Conversion of Saul of Tarsus Saul of Tarsus. Witnessed Stephen’s death (Acts 7:54-60). A Pharisee—the “strictest sect” of the Jews (Acts 26:5). The “son of a Pharisee” (Acts 23:6). A Jew from Tarsus (Acts 21:39). A Roman citizen (Acts 22:25-29). Student of Gamaliel (Acts 22:3). Persecuted the church (Acts 8:1-3). “Enraged against them” (Acts 26:9-11).
The Conversion of Saul of Tarsus Saul of Tarsus. On the Road to Damascus (Acts 9:1-5; 22:4-7; 26:12-14). “Who are you Lord?” (Acts 26:15-18; 9:5-7). “What do you want me to do?” “You will be told what you must do” “Things appointed for you to do” (22:8-10). Was Saul Saved at this Point? In the city of Damascus (Acts 22:11; Acts 9:7-9).
The Conversion of Saul of Tarsus Saul of Tarsus. Ananias (Acts 9:10-17; 22:12-15). Was Saul Saved at this Point? 1. God knew how Saul would serve him. 2. Ananias declared how he will serve. 3. He does not say he is saved. “Arise and be baptized and wash away your sins” (Acts 9:18-22; 22:16-21). The saved are freed from sins (Matt. 1:21; Rom. 1:16; 6:1-9). How Saul was saved.