Scottsbluff Church of Christ
When is a Person Forgiven?
Acts 9, 22 & 26
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1919 Ave N Scottsbluff, NE 69361
1919 Avenue N, Scottsbluff, NE 69361, USA
Sunday 10:45 AM
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When is a Person Forgiven?
(Acts 9, 22 & 26)
The Conversion of Saul of Tarsus
(Acts 9, 22 & 26)
The Conversion of Saul of Tarsus
Forgiveness isn't in Conviction
Two types of conviction by Saul:
Conviction of Determination
Murderous Threats
Zealous of God
A Strict Pharisee
Two types of conviction by Saul:
Conviction of Determination
Murderous Threats
Zealous of God
A Strict Pharisee
Forgiveness isn't in Conviction
In order for Paul to proclaim a message of forgiveness, he must first know how forgiveness is granted.
Two types of conviction by Saul:
Conviction of Devoutness
In order for Paul to proclaim a message of forgiveness, he must first know how forgiveness is granted.
Two types of conviction by Saul:
Conviction of Devoutness
Forgiveness isn't in Conviction
In order for Paul to proclaim a message of forgiveness, he must first know how forgiveness is granted.
Saul is now:
Blind
Fasting
Paying
Acts of repentance, remorse, grief
In order for Paul to proclaim a message of forgiveness, he must first know how forgiveness is granted.
Saul is now:
Blind
Fasting
Paying
Acts of repentance, remorse, grief
Forgiveness isn't in Conviction
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?
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?
Forgiveness is Offered in Cleansing
Ananias' reluctance, and yet he...
Restores Saul's Sight
Repeats Saul's Commission
Requires Saul's Immersion
Ananias' reluctance, and yet he...
Restores Saul's Sight
Repeats Saul's Commission
Requires Saul's Immersion
Forgiveness is Offered in Cleansing
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?
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?
Forgiveness is Offered in Cleansing
IF Paul didn't believe in the necessity of baptism, why did he say it, teach it, and perform it?
IF Paul didn't believe in the necessity of baptism, why did he say it, teach it, and perform it?
Forgiveness is the Start of One's Commission
Immediately: He proclaims Jesus in the Synagogues
He doesn't wait until he understands better.
Immediately: He proclaims Jesus in the Synagogues
He doesn't wait until he understands better.
Forgiveness is the Start of One's Commission
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.
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.
Forgiveness is the Start of One's Commission
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.
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.