In Acts 9:1–18, God demonstrates the overwhelming power of His grace by saving Saul, the persecutor who had devoted himself to destroying the church and stopping people from following Jesus. As Saul travels to Damascus to arrest Christians, Jesus confronts him, completely overturning his worldview and bringing him to a place of humility and dependence.

The man who believed he was serving God discovers that he has actually been opposing Christ, and through Jesus’ gracious intervention, Saul is given new sight, a new purpose, and a new life. God then sends Ananias to confirm His grace to Saul, revealing that this former persecutor has been chosen as an instrument to carry the name of Christ to Gentiles, kings, and the children of Israel. Saul’s conversion reminds us that no one is beyond the reach of God’s grace and that the gospel is not a fairy tale or a human invention, but the truth witnessed by Christ’s people throughout history.

In this sermon, “Saul the Persecutor Believes,” we’ll see what it means to recognize our own worldview, lay down our pride, trust God’s witness, and live out the grace we have received. Ultimately, we are called to be overwhelmed by the immeasurable grace of God in Christ—the grace that can save even the worst sinner, transform our lives, and cause us to faithfully follow Jesus to the end.