The Conversion of the Apostle Paul

Paul's account of his own conversion in 1 Timothy 1:12–14 serves as both a doxology of sovereign grace and a refutation of the false teachers troubling Ephesus. The sermon traces the apostle's gratitude for his calling, the depth of his pre-conversion sinfulness, and the superabundant grace that obliterated his former blasphemy, persecution, and insolence. Main points: - the gratitude of the apostle (v. 12) - the conversion of the apostle — his sinful actions (v. 13a) - his sinful heart: ignorance, unbelief, and the road to Damascus (v. 13b) - his redeemed state: mercy, faith, and love in Christ Jesus (vv. 13b–14) Scripture references: - Leviticus 24 - Numbers (intentional vs. unintentional sin) - Matthew 9:35-38 - John 15:18-22; 16:3-4 - Acts 1:21-26; 9:15-30; 26:9-11; 28 - Romans (justification by faith) - 1 Corinthians 2:7-8; 7; 15:9 - 2 Corinthians (Paul's boasting) - Galatians 1:13-14; 1:21-24 - Ephesians 1:7; 3 - Philippians 3:3-9 - 1 Timothy 1:12-17 - 2 Timothy 1:8-12 Free Grace Baptist Church — https://www.freegrace.ca Full transcript & sermon notes: https://sermons.freegrace.ca/sermons/sermon-1-timothy-1-the-conversion-of-the-apostle-paul Description generated by Tyrannus.ai: https://www.tyrannus.ai