A few more observations are in order. You will observe that in every case of conversion in the book of Acts, they were all baptized. This is without exception and in most cases, they were baptized the same hour of the night or immediately. We have emphasized why we believe that is important. In Mark…
I wish to look at two examples of prayer in the life of the early saints during crisis situations. The first is the prayer of the saints is Mary’s house. Peter was in Jail with the certain intention of Herod to put him to death (Acts 12:1-4). But, they prayed earnestly for him (12:5). James…
Saul of Tarsus, who had gone on a mission to bind Christians and commit them to prison, was coming to Damascus when a bright light blinded him. Falling to the ground, he heard the Lord speak to him to go into the city to receive further instruction. While there, he would be told what he…
The dates that are given to Paul’s conversion and the years following are as follows: 1. 33–36 are the years of his conversion on the way to Damascus and a short excursion to Arabia 2. At the end of the three years (approx. 36), he flees Damascus because of persecution; visits Jerusalem and meets with…