November 10, 2024 - Acts 22:6-21
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November 10, 2024
Acts 22:6-21
Lessons Learned
by Wayne Gaeddert
1. Religious prejudice is a terrible thing.
2. Many people in the world have died by those professing to be defending the principles of God.
3. Paul’s testimony is presented five times in the New Testament: Acts 9, Acts 22, Acts 26, Philippians 3, and 1 Timothy 1.
4. Zeal for God that is not according to scriptural knowledge (Romans 10:2) is a works-based righteousness.
5. The story (testimony) of your conversion experience is a witnessing tool.
6. No one can deny your conversion experience.
7. Saul is a Jewish name, and Paul is a Roman name.
8. “The gospel transforms people from sinners into instruments of God.” Dr. Ken Hemphill
9. “If one who publicly denounced Jesus and persecuted His church can be saved, we can be confident that gospel is for everyone.” Dr. Ken Hemphill
10. An encounter with God has the power to change an arrogant sinner into a humble saint.
11. An encounter with God will change the goals of your life.
12. God has always intended for the gospel to be for all.
“Go ye into all the world...” Mark 16:15 KJV
“...whoever believes in him shall not perish...” John 3:16 NIV
“...the Savior of all people...” 1 Timothy 4:10 NIV
“...all peoples of the earth will be blessed through you...” Gen 12:3 NIV
“...salvation to everyone who believes...” Rom 1:16 NIV
“...God of the Gentiles too...” Rom 3:29
13. Paul’s heritage v 3-4
Paul’s conversion v 5-16
Paul’s commission v 17-21
14. Application:
Every Christian has a story to tell about how they came to know Jesus as Savior.
The Lord places people in our lives who need to hear our faith story.
You are the messenger, you are not responsible for how your testimony is received.