In Acts 9:19–31, we see that God’s grace does not stop when He saves us—it continues to strengthen us so that we can faithfully follow His calling in every circumstance. After Saul’s dramatic conversion, he immediately begins proclaiming that Jesus is the Son of God, demonstrating that God had not only changed his heart but had also transformed his understanding of who Jesus is.

As Saul boldly defends the truth of Christ, he faces persecution from the outside and rejection from within the church, yet God provides exactly what he needs to persevere. Through the friendship and encouragement of Barnabas, Saul is welcomed into the church and continues faithfully serving Christ. The result is a growing, strengthened church that walks in the fear of the Lord and the comfort of the Holy Spirit.

In this sermon, “Saul Accepted,” we’ll see how God strengthens His people in theology, apologetics, outside difficulty, inside difficulty, and even success. Ultimately, we’ll see that Christ Himself is the grace of God lived out—the One who gives us everything we need to remain faithful, endure hardship, love His church, and continue following God’s calling wherever He leads us.