chapter 2 Flashcards
where was his conversion mentioned in the bible
three passages in acts
Why did he come back to Jerusalem
to fight with Stephen
What happened to Stephen and what did he ask?
he was dragged and stoned to death but before he died h asked to forgive them and not charge their sins
what did Saul do after Stephen’s death?
instead of listening he rebelled and started prosecuting Christians
he also gave leadership to all destructive measures against Christianity
what occurred due to the persecution
the church spread and churches aroused because of what people had witnessed
what angered Saul after?
Christianity grew in Damascus which was an important city of Syria
Explain Saul’s conversion:
On he journey to Damascus a bright light flashed and because the light was focused on Saul he could not stand up unlike others and he heard a voice say “saul, saul why do you persecute me?”
he replied, “who are you God”
Jesus answered, “i am Jesus whom you persecute”
then saul realised what he thought he was zealous was bad and therefore confessed by the holy spirit he received repentance
What are the two things we learn about Jesus?
- he is Lord
2. persecuting his people is equivalent to persecuting him
What did Paul do next?
Paul asked God what he should do and God ordered him to stay at Damascus and he stayed starving and blind for three days
How did he receive his sight back and what did he do after?
God spoke to Ananias and showed him Paul’s conversion through a vision. So he laid his hand on Paul and prayed something like scales fell from his eyes and he baptized right after
