The Miraculous Salvation of Saul Tarsus
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THE MIRACULOUS SALVATION OF SAUL OF TARSUS
BIBLE 364 RESEARCH PAPER
MAY 12, 2014
THE MIRACULOUS SALVATION OF SAUL OF TARSUS Thesis: To understand the impact of Christ’s intervention in Saul’s life, we need to focus on three separate descriptions of Saul that Scriptures teach: Saul of Tarsus before his conversion, Saul’s encounter with Christ and his supernatural conversion, and Saul’s name changed to Paul after Christ converted and called him to preach and write much of the New Testament. . Introduction . Saul of Tarsus’s Life Before Conversion
. Saul’s Citizenship
1. Citizen of Tarsus
2. Born a Jew
3. Saul Inherited a Roman Citizenship
. Saul’s Religious Beliefs
1. Educated Under Gamaliel
2. Grounded in Old Testament Law
. Saul’s Persecution of the Church . Saul’s Encounter with Christ and His Supernatural Conversion
. A Trip to Damascus for Further Persecution of the Church
. A Blinding Light
. A Voice from Heaven
. Paul is Blinded
. Ananias goes to Paul
. Saul Is Anointed to Spread the Gospel . Paul Becomes the Persecuted. . Conclusion
THE MIRACULOUS SALVATION OF SAUL OF TARSUS
Introduction
The salvation to Christianity of Saul of Tarsus, also known as Paul the apostle, is one of the most miraculous conversions in the Bible. Saul of Tarsus fought to destroy the early church of Christ through murderous and violent acts aimed specifically at the converts of Christ. The conversion of Paul is well documented and is mentioned in Luke 9:1-19, 22:1-21 and 26:1-23. Paul’s life was changed forever at the moment of salvation. 2 Corinthians 5:17 reads, “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.” Paul’s conversion is thought to be the most important human calling in the Bible. Many Biblical scholars believe he is the most influential apostle in history. He
THE MIRACULOUS SALVATION OF SAUL OF TARSUS
BIBLE 364 RESEARCH PAPER
MAY 12, 2014
THE MIRACULOUS SALVATION OF SAUL OF TARSUS Thesis: To understand the impact of Christ’s intervention in Saul’s life, we need to focus on three separate descriptions of Saul that Scriptures teach: Saul of Tarsus before his conversion, Saul’s encounter with Christ and his supernatural conversion, and Saul’s name changed to Paul after Christ converted and called him to preach and write much of the New Testament. . Introduction . Saul of Tarsus’s Life Before Conversion
. Saul’s Citizenship
1. Citizen of Tarsus
2. Born a Jew
3. Saul Inherited a Roman Citizenship
. Saul’s Religious Beliefs
1. Educated Under Gamaliel
2. Grounded in Old Testament Law
. Saul’s Persecution of the Church . Saul’s Encounter with Christ and His Supernatural Conversion
. A Trip to Damascus for Further Persecution of the Church
. A Blinding Light
. A Voice from Heaven
. Paul is Blinded
. Ananias goes to Paul
. Saul Is Anointed to Spread the Gospel . Paul Becomes the Persecuted. . Conclusion
THE MIRACULOUS SALVATION OF SAUL OF TARSUS
Introduction
The salvation to Christianity of Saul of Tarsus, also known as Paul the apostle, is one of the most miraculous conversions in the Bible. Saul of Tarsus fought to destroy the early church of Christ through murderous and violent acts aimed specifically at the converts of Christ. The conversion of Paul is well documented and is mentioned in Luke 9:1-19, 22:1-21 and 26:1-23. Paul’s life was changed forever at the moment of salvation. 2 Corinthians 5:17 reads, “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.” Paul’s conversion is thought to be the most important human calling in the Bible. Many Biblical scholars believe he is the most influential apostle in history. He