It is hard to imagine what the world would be like without Saul of Tarsus (the apostle Paul), but it would have been harder to imagine that such a violent persecutor of Christians would become a Christian and a missionary. His conversion and call, recorded in Acts 9:1-22, teach us not to despair of anyone or of ourselves, because God’s grace is sufficient for them and for us.
When the ark is captured, the Lord goes into exile for his people and fights their enemies. When his people repent, he gives them...
Paul's ministry took some unexpected turns, but through it all the Lord showed He was in control.
Because humans were dead in our sins, the only possible solution was for God to make us alive because of his grace.