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Paul’s First Message–Righteousness "And as he reasoned of righteousness" (Act_24:25). It is remarkable that the Holy Spirit not only gives us the theme of Paul’s sermon, but He also gives us the threefold division of his sermon. First, he spoke of the righteousness, which is by faith in Christ. It is not difficult for us … Continue reading “0411. Paul's First Message–Righteousness”

Paul’s Second Division–Self-Control "He reasoned * * of self-control" (Act_24:25). The message concerning the righteousness by faith had to do with the Cross. It was there that Christ became sin for us, that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him. The message concerning self-control had to do with the risen and ascended … Continue reading “0412. Paul's Second Division–Self-Control”

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The Faith in Christ "He sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ" (Act_24:24). We have before us a most interesting scene. Paul’s life had been threatened in Jerusalem. The Roman authorities had hurried Paul, protected by many soldiers and horsemen, unto Caesarea. They had got under way, the third hour of … Continue reading “0410. The Faith in Christ”

Some Things That Followed Saul’s Conversion–He Was Baptized "And he received his sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized" (Act_9:18). Baptism is not necessary to salvation, but it is necessary to obedience. Because "baptism" is considered by some a matter of quibble and dissension between denominations, affords no reason for believers to shun it. The … Continue reading “0407. Some Things That Followed Saul's Conversion–He Was Baptized”

Some Things That Followed Saul’s Conversion–He Began Immediately to Preach Christ "And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that He is the Son of God" (Act_9:20). Saul was not long in getting busy for God. He did not wait for a long theological training before he preached what he knew. He did go into … Continue reading “0408. Some Things That Followed Saul's Conversion–He Began Immediately to Preach Christ”

Some Things That Followed Saul’s Conversion–He Sought to Know God’s Will for Him "And he, trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt Thou have me to do?" (Act_9:6). This seems to be more than the call of a man seeking the Truth. Perhaps Saul was still groping in the dark, and like the jailer in … Continue reading “0405. Some Things That Followed Saul's Conversion–He Sought to Know God's Will for Him”

Some Things That Followed Saul’s Conversion–He Implicitly Obeyed Orders "I was not disobedient unto the Heavenly vision" (Act_26:19). Such were the words that Paul the Apostle spoke to Agrippa, in after years, as he recounted his conversion. They were words that expressed his first steps in the Lord. From the Roman jail Paul, the aged, … Continue reading “0406. Some Things That Followed Saul's Conversion–He Implicitly Obeyed Orders”

The Steps That Led to Saul’s Conversion–The Vision of the Risen Christ "And Saul said, Who art Thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus Whom thou persecutest" (Act_9:5). As Saul journeyed a light brighter than the noonday sun shone about him. He was stricken down to the ground, and he heard a voice … Continue reading “0403. The Steps That Led to Saul's Conversion–The Vision of the Risen Christ”

The Steps That Led to Saul’s Conversion–The Vision of the Grace of God "But when it pleased God, Who separated me from my mother’s womb, and called me by His grace" (Gal_1:15). When Saul was stricken down on the Damascus road, and in a moment of time, realized that he was, in reality, fighting against … Continue reading “0404. The Steps That Led to Saul's Conversion–The Vision of the Grace of God”