Bill Acton :: Acts 9 - A Pattern of God's Grace

Sermon Outline for Acts 9

Paul: a Pattern of God’s Grace – 1 Timothy 1:12-17

1. Before Conversion
   1. The activity of Saul – Act 7:58; 8:1-3; 9:1-2; 22:3-5; 26:9-11; 1Ti 1:13; Phl 3:6; 1Co 15:9
   2. The activity of God
      1. Perfect patience
         1. He withheld judgment
         2. He waited for His own timing
      2. Marvelous mercy – Psa 52:8; 2Co 1:3; 1Pe 1:3; 1Ti 1:13, 16
2. At Conversion – Act 9:1
   1. The Lord’s initiative
      1. He revealed Himself to Paul
      2. He secured Paul’s attention
      3. He invoked a positive response from Paul
   2. The Lord’s election
      1. He selected Paul – Act 9:15
      2. He arrested Paul – Act 9:3
   3. The Lord’s salvation
      1. Paul was forgiven
      2. Paul was pardoned
      3. Paul was justified
      4. Paul was regenerated
      5. Paul was redeemed
      6. Paul was reconciled
      7. Paul was glorified
      8. Paul was given eternal life – Eph 2:8-9
   4. Paul’s response – Act 26:13-29
      1. Paul believed
      2. Paul trusted
      3. Paul obeyed
3. After Conversion
   1. God’s power to change
      1. The new creation – 2Co 5:17
      2. The new business – Act 9:15-16
   2. God’s power to use
      1. The work he did
      2. The influence he had
   3. God’s power to keep – 2Co 12:9-10
      1. In suffering – 2Co 11:23-33
      2. In ministry – 2Ti 4:6-8
4. Application
   1. God’s grace toward Paul is God’s grace toward every believer
   2. Our response