Faith & Reason Nexus

References: Acts 9:1-18, Acts 22:1-16, Acts 26:11-19

Key Points:

• Put First Things First
• Acts 9:9
• Matthew 6:19-21: Store up treasures in heaven.
• Matthew 6:33: Seek first the kingdom of God.
• Colossians 3:1-2: Set your minds on things above.
• A Needed Divine Guidance
• Jeremiah 10:23: Acknowledge the need for God’s direction.
• Acts 9:6: Saul seeks guidance from the Lord.
• Acts 9:10-17: Ananias is sent to Saul.
• 2 Timothy 3:16-17: Scripture is useful for teaching and guidance.
• Conferred Not with Men
• Galatians 1:15-16: Saul received revelation directly from God.
• Acts 26:19: He was not disobedient to the heavenly vision.
• Romans 6:16: Servants of whom we obey.
• Matthew 7:21: Not everyone who says to me, “Lord, Lord,” will enter.
• Saul Needed More than Honesty
• Acts 23:1: Saul declared his good conscience.
• Acts 26:9: He once thought he ought to do many things contrary to Christ.
• Proverbs 16:25: There is a way that seems right but leads to death.
• John 8:32: “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
• Changed His Religion
• Acts 26:5: Saul was part of the strictest sect of the Jewish religion.
• Galatians 1:13-14: He advanced in Judaism beyond many of his contemporaries.
• Luke 14:26: Must love God more than family.
• 1 Corinthians 11:1: Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.

Conclusion

Have you been scripturally converted to Christ?