Conviction of Determination

Murderous Threats

Zealous of God

A Strict Pharisee

In order for Paul to proclaim a message of forgiveness, he must first know how forgiveness is granted.

Conviction of Devoutness

In order for Paul to proclaim a message of forgiveness, he must first know how forgiveness is granted.

Blind

Fasting

Paying

Acts of repentance, remorse, grief

What does forgiveness bring?

Acts 8:8 So there was much joy in the city.

Acts 8:39 And he went on his way rejoicing.

Why isn't Paul rejoicing?

Ananias' reluctance, and yet he...

Restores Saul's Sight

Repeats Saul's Commission

Requires Saul's Immersion

Why do you wait?

Rise up!

Be immersed!

To wash away your sins

Why does Saul need his sins washed IF he was forgiven at the point of his belief?

IF Paul didn't believe in the necessity of baptism, why did he say it, teach it, and perform it?

Immediately: He proclaims Jesus in the Synagogues

He doesn't wait until he understands better.

Immediately: He proclaims Jesus in the Synagogues.

He gains attention in a surprising way. Those who were Saul's allies are now his enemies. Those who were Saul's enemies are suspicious.

Saul is Confirmed as a redeemed, pardoned, forgiven brother in Christ by Barnabas. This leads to: peace in the church and edification in the church.

Whatever God has forgiven, needs to be forgiven by the church.