The Saving of Saul of Tarsus

Bible Text: Acts 9:1-9 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2019, Book of Acts | Northwest Bible Church – Jan. 20, 2019 – Book of Acts – Alan Conner
Acts 9:1-9
The Saving of Saul of Tarsus
Intro
A. SAUL’S PRE-CONVERSION HOSTILITY (Acts 9:1-2).
1. The depth of Saul’s hatred of the church (Acts 9:1).
2. The breadth of Saul’s hatred of the church (Acts 9:2).
3. The object of Saul’s hatred: “The Way” (Acts 9:2).
B. SAUL’S CONVERSION EXPERIENCE (Acts 9:3-9).
1. Light from heaven (Acts 9:3).
2. The conversation of Saul’s conversion (Acts 9:4-6).
a. The Indictment (Acts 9:4-5).
b. The Instruction (Acts 9:6).
3. The response of the men (Acts 9:7-9).
a. The men saw the light, heard the voice but did not see any one (Acts 9:7).
b. They stood speechless and Saul stood sightless (Acts 9:7-8).
c. They led Saul by the hand into Damascus (Acts 9:8). Personal crisis.
C. BEAUTY OUT OF ASHES.
1. “Why are you persecuting Me?” Our unity in Christ.
2. The key to our assurance.
Salvation –
Sanctification –
Glorification –
Conclusion