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The Steps That Led to Saul’s Conversion–The Pricking of the Spirit "It is hard for thee to kick against the pricks" (Act_9:5). From the day that Stephen died, there must have been prickings at the heart strings of Saul. He did not cease his damnable work. He, perhaps, became more determined to fight against the … Continue reading “0402. The Steps That Led to Saul's Conversion–The Pricking of the Spirit”

Steps That Led to Saul’s Conversion–Those Who Were in Christ Before Him "Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen * * who were in Christ before me" (Rom_16:7). We know nothing of the facts in the case, but the mere mention of these two kinsmen of Saul of Tarsus, and the special mention that they were in … Continue reading “0400. Steps That Led to Saul's Conversion–Those Who Were in Christ Before Him”

Steps That Led to Saul’s Conversion–The Dying of Stephen "And the witnesses laid down their clothes at the feet of a young man named Saul" (Act_7:58). The martyrdom of Stephen must have made a lasting impression upon the mind of Saul. He had, to be sure, consented to his death; he had kept the garments … Continue reading “0401. Steps That Led to Saul's Conversion–The Dying of Stephen”

The Character of Saul–He Was Zealous in His Religion "Concerning zeal, persecuting the Church" (Php_3:6). Saul was no drone. He was very active in his zeal for his faith. No one could have called him a nominal member of the synagogue. He was active to the limit. He was busy rounding up saints who professed … Continue reading “0398. The Character of Saul–He Was Zealous in His Religion”

The Character of Saul–He Was Doing the Best He Knew "I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus" (Act_26:9). Saul was not a hypocrite. He thought he was doing the will of God. He thought he was right. He did wrong, grievously wrong, but he … Continue reading “0399. The Character of Saul–He Was Doing the Best He Knew”

The Character of Saul–He Was Learned and Well Schooled "Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad" (Act_26:24). Saul of Tarsus was brought up at the feet of Gamaliel. He had every educational advantage that his day afforded. He manifested the keenest of minds. His reasoning … Continue reading “0396. The Character of Saul–He Was Learned and Well Schooled”

The Character of Saul–He Was of the Tribe of Benjamin "Of the tribe of Benjamin" (Php_3:5). It is natural for people to boast their blue blood. We love to talk of our ancestors, if our ancestors were worth the while. Paul had every reason for boasting, in this line. But, of what value was it … Continue reading “0397. The Character of Saul–He Was of the Tribe of Benjamin”

The Character of Saul–A Pharisee of the Pharisees "After the strictest sect of our religion, I lived a Pharisee" (Act_26:5). Saul was more than blameless in life, he was exceedingly religious. He not only stood for the faith of his fathers, but he was very zealous in his service. At the time of his conversion … Continue reading “0394. The Character of Saul–A Pharisee of the Pharisees”

The Character of Saul–He Was High in His Aspirations "What things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ" (Php_3:7). Saul was by no means a man of low ideals; he was ambitious, he sought the very highest mark of attainment; he had many things he counted gain. He wanted the very best … Continue reading “0395. The Character of Saul–He Was High in His Aspirations”

Conversion of Saul of Tarsus The conversion of Saul of Tarsus has many important lessons for us all. 1. There is the dispensational lesson, which should not be overlooked. Saul’s conversion is not, primarily, a sample conversion given us upon which to base the conversion of sinners during this age. The fact is that very … Continue reading “0392. Conversion of Saul of Tarsus”