Tag: conversions in Acts
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Saul of Tarsus
Conversions in Acts, Part 4 Introduction Today, we look at the conversion of Saul who becomes, the apostle, Paul. This will take a bit as there are three passages that discuss his conversion. This will be a two-part article as there is a lot of material to cover. Part 2 is found here, and, in…
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The Ethiopian Eunuch
Conversion in Acts, Part 3 Introduction In our next conversion, the second half of Acts 8, we see Philip talking with a man who traveled hundreds of miles to worship in Jerusalem. He’s on his way home and, while he’s traveling, he’s reading aloud from scriptures. We can safely say that this man had a…
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Simon and The Samaritans
Conversions in Acts, Part 2 Introduction The next conversion listed in Acts is that of the Lame Man in Acts 3. However, since we thoroughly covered his conversion in the miracles’ series, we’ll move to the next one found in Acts 8:5-25. This takes place after the martyrdom of Steven in Acts 7 when we…
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The 3000 on Pentecost
Conversions in Acts, Part 1 Introduction Jesus had just ascended back into heaven to be seated at the right hand of God, The Father. Then ten days later, on Pentecost, the world, as they knew it, changed again; as the church was brought into existence. Most of the Jews who traveled hundreds of miles for…
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Conversions in Acts
Introduction Psalm 51 is a prayer of David begging for forgiveness of the Lord for his transgression with Bathsheba. Nathan the prophet came to him and show him his error. The entire psalm shows his anguish and remorse for what he has done. I want to focus on verse 13 which says, Then I will…
