Was Saul Saved on the Road to Damascus? Acts 22:3-16
Explore whether Saul was truly saved on the road to Damascus based on Acts 22:3-16. Through a thoughtful analysis, delve into why there was no rejoicing, peace, or evidence of salvation in Saul's initial encounter. Discover the significance of baptism, calling on the Lord, and the purpose Saul was sent to Damascus. Uncover the depths of Saul's conversion experience beyond the surface narrative.
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WAS SAUL SAVED ON THE ROAD TO DAMASCUS? Acts 22:3 Acts 22:3- -16 16
1. There Was No Rejoicing 1. There Was No Rejoicing Saul did not leave the presence of the Lord Saul did not leave the presence of the Lord rejoicing in his salvation (Acts 9:9). rejoicing in his salvation (Acts 9:9). Ohers rejoiced when they were saved. Ohers rejoiced when they were saved. Acts 8:8, 39; 16:34 Acts 8:8, 39; 16:34
2. There Was No Peace 2. There Was No Peace Salvation brings peace with God. Salvation brings peace with God. Romans 5:1 Romans 5:1 Saul acted like one who was yet to be Saul acted like one who was yet to be reconciled unto God. reconciled unto God. Romans 5:8 Romans 5:8- -11 11
3. Saul Was Still In His Sins 3. Saul Was Still In His Sins Saul was told to arise and be baptized for a Saul was told to arise and be baptized for a specific purpose: specific purpose: and wash away your sins (Acts 22:16) and wash away your sins (Acts 22:16) No one is saved prior to and without water No one is saved prior to and without water baptism. baptism. Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38; 1 Peter 3:21 Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38; 1 Peter 3:21
4. Saul Was Saved Without 4. Saul Was Saved Without Calling on the Name of Calling on the Name of the Lord the Lord Saul had yet to do this (Acts 22:16). Saul had yet to do this (Acts 22:16). To call on the name of the Lord to be To call on the name of the Lord to be saved is to respond to the authority of the saved is to respond to the authority of the Lord and accept salvation on His terms, not Lord and accept salvation on His terms, not on ours. on ours.
5. Saul Was Sent to Damascus 5. Saul Was Sent to Damascus To Be Told What He Must Do To Be Told What He Must Do The spreading of the gospel to the lost is a The spreading of the gospel to the lost is a work that has been given to mankind. work that has been given to mankind. Rom. 10:13 Rom. 10:13- -15; Acts 8:26, 29; 10:6 15; Acts 8:26, 29; 10:6 Saul was not told to believe, repent, or pray. Saul was not told to believe, repent, or pray. He was told to arise and be baptized. He was told to arise and be baptized.
AND NOW WHY ARE YOU AND NOW WHY ARE YOU WAITING? ARISE AND BE WAITING? ARISE AND BE BAPTIZED, AND WASH AWAY BAPTIZED, AND WASH AWAY YOUR SINS, CALLING ON YOUR SINS, CALLING ON THE NAME OF THE LORD. THE NAME OF THE LORD. ACTS 22:16
