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Conversion of Saul: A Blinding Light on the Road to Damascus

Saul, persecuting Christians, is struck blind by a divine light, hearing the voice of Jesus and experiencing a dramatic conversion.

Conversion of Saul: A Blinding Light on the Road to Damascus

Acts 9:1-9


1. And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest,
2. And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem.
3. And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:
4. And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?
5. And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
6. And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.
7. And the men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man.
8. And Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw no man: but they led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus.
9. And he was three days without sight, and neither did eat nor drink.


Sermons Related to this Bible Chapter - Conversion of Saul: A Blinding Light on the Road to Damascus

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  • Acts #13: The same gospel for all, through Christ the one Savior (Acts 9 ); Patrice Berger : Summary: The Gospel is no longer just a Jewish story; Acts 10 marks the formalization of its reality among the pagans. God shows His providence (combining events to bring to light His will) and He also shows how He prepares hearts for salvation and for His work. This text sheds light on the understanding of receiving the Holy Spirit, speaking in tongues in the book of Acts and also on God's attention to monetary gifts (are they meritorious for salvation?).
  • Acts #12: Immensity of God’s Grace: It is up to us to carry it (Acts 9 ); Patrice Berger : Summary: Never put a limit on the grace of God. Saul was as fanatical and fundamentalist as someone from the Gestapo or the Islamic State and yet Jesus stops him, offers him His grace so that he himself may bear this grace in Christ. But ultimately what is divine grace? Certainly not a second chance to continue one's life, but for an orientation of life turned towards the author of all grace: Christ. In this, like Saul, Ananias and Barnabas, let us be believers in Christ who seize the ball on the rebound when God sends it to us to be reflections of His grace.

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    General themes for this chapter of the Bible: Conversion of Saul; Healing of Aeneas; Raising Tabitha

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