I decided to do my paper on Acts 9:1 though Acts 9:9. I chose this passage because I believe it made a huge difference in Christianity. After his experience on the road, Paul became one of the most influential men in the Bible. He also wrote two- thirds of the New Testament. Paul was one of the most intelligent men of his time. This is why his conversion was so important.
Luke wrote this book. It was written around 62 A.D. This was a letter originally written to Theophilus. The purpose of writing to Theophilus was to give him greater insight into the origins of Christianity. It is thought that he was a converted Gentile.
This miraculous event occurred on the road to Damascus. Saul was a member of the Sanhedrin. It was the middle of the day, and Gods light shined brighter than the sun. The bright light blinded Paul, maybe to show him his blindness in persecution. Paul wa
The main theme is salvation, plain and simple. The Lord saved Paul from a life of sin. In turn, The Lord also saved many lives by reversing Paul’s beliefs when he did. Who knows how many would have died if Paul and his entourage would have killed in Damascus.
Saul was talking about abusing and murdering Christians. He goes to the boss to ask for the papers, which would give him the power and blessing of the high-ranking Jewish dudes. Saul wants to get up a posse and go through Damascus whooping and hollering and beating every Christian in sight. When he was almost to Damascus, God hit him with a spotlight from Heaven. Saul is thrown to the ground, and then God asks Saul why he’s been messing with his people. In turn, Paul asks who is speaking to him. Paul gets his boots knocked off when he finds out it is Jesus Christ. Even after having the snot scared out of him, Paul has the presence of mind to ask wh