1. Saul of Tarsus. Witnessed Stephen’s death (Acts 7:54-60). Witnessed Stephen’s death (Acts 7:54-60). A Pharisee—the “strictest sect” of the Jews (Acts 26:5). A Pharisee—the “strictest sect” of the Jews (Acts 26:5). The “son of a Pharisee” (Acts 23:6). The “son of a Pharisee” (Acts 23:6). A Jew from Tarsus (Acts 21:39). A Jew from Tarsus (Acts 21:39). A Roman citizen (Acts 22:25-29). A Roman citizen (Acts 22:25-29). Student of Gamaliel (Acts 22:3). Student of Gamaliel (Acts 22:3). Persecuted the church (Acts 8:1-3). Persecuted the church (Acts 8:1-3). “Enraged against them” (Acts 26:9-11). “Enraged against them” (Acts 26:9-11).

2. Saul of Tarsus. On the Road to Damascus (Acts 9:1-5; 22:4-7; 26:12-14). On the Road to Damascus (Acts 9:1-5; 22:4-7; 26:12-14). “Who are you Lord?” (Acts 26:15-18; 9:5-7). “Who are you Lord?” (Acts 26:15-18; 9:5-7). “What do you want me to do?” “You will be told what you must do” “Things appointed for you to do” (22:8-10). “Things appointed for you to do” (22:8-10). Was Saul Saved at this Point? In the city of Damascus (Acts 22:11; Acts 9:7-9). In the city of Damascus (Acts 22:11; Acts 9:7-9).

3. Saul of Tarsus. Ananias (Acts 9:10-17; 22:12-15). Ananias (Acts 9:10-17; 22:12-15). Was Saul Saved at this Point? 1. God knew how Saul would serve him. 2. Ananias declared how he will serve. 3. He does not say he is saved. “Arise and be baptized and wash away your sins” (Acts 9:18-22; 22:16-21). “Arise and be baptized and wash away your sins” (Acts 9:18-22; 22:16-21). The saved are freed from sins (Matt. 1:21; Rom. 1:16; 6:1-9). How Saul was saved. The saved are freed from sins (Matt. 1:21; Rom. 1:16; 6:1-9). How Saul was saved.