Biblical reference to Paul's conversion?

Question

I'm trying to find a biblical reference to Paul's conversion that's *not* the main conversion story in Acts 9. Can't find it through Bible Gateway, and I need one (if possible) for a paper I'm writing. Anyone know where it is?.

Answer 1

Try Galations 1

http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galations+1-6

Answer 2

Acts 26:12-18

Answer 3

An Opponent Becomes a Proponent

What had happened to Saul on the road to Damascus? Had the long journey or the heat of the midday sun perhaps debilitated him? Determined to find natural explanations, modern skeptics offer scenarios that include delirium, hallucination, a drastic psychological crisis provoked by the qualms of Saul’s tormented conscience, a nervous breakdown, and an assumed predisposition to epilepsy.

The fact was that Jesus Christ appeared to Saul in that blinding light, convincing him that He was the Messiah. Some artistic depictions of this episode show Saul falling from a horse. Though that is possible, the Bible simply says that he “fell to the ground.” (Acts 22:6-11) Whatever physical fall Saul experienced was not nearly so great as the fall from the pride of his position. He now had to recognize that what Jesus’ followers were preaching was true. The only course open to Saul was to join them. From a militant foe of Jesus’ message, Saul became one of its staunchest proponents. After regaining his sight and getting baptized, “Saul kept on acquiring power all the more and was confounding the Jews that dwelt in Damascus as he proved logically that this is the Christ.”—Acts 9:22.

Answer 4

I dont know If this will help you but I feel the death of Steven ehen Steven said forgive them for what they do was the place that Pauls heart was changed even though he still killed Christians.

Stevens forgiveing heart,was the begining In my words of Pauls conversion.Think on this for a moment,Steven gave his life as did Christ so others may live and Paul was one of those.

I hope this helps you ,you are a blessing and I hope you are blessed by this answer

Answer 5

The Biblical record introduces Saul, or Paul, as the “young man” at whose feet the false witnesses who stoned Christ’s disciple Stephen laid their outer garments. (Ac 6:13; 7:58) Paul approved of the murder of Stephen and, because of misdirected zeal for tradition, began a campaign of vicious persecution against Christ’s followers. When they were to be executed, he voted against them. At the time of their trial in synagogues, he endeavored to force them to recant. He extended his persecution to cities other than Jerusalem and even procured written authorization from the high priest to search out disciples of Christ as far N as Damascus, in Syria, and to bind them and bring them to Jerusalem, probably for trial by the Sanhedrin.—Ac 8:1, 3; 9:1, 2; 26:10, 11; Ga 1:13, 14.
As Paul neared Damascus, Christ Jesus revealed himself to Paul in a flashing light and commissioned him to be an attendant and a witness of the things he had seen and would yet see. Whereas those with Paul also fell to the ground because of this manifestation and heard the sound of someone speaking, Paul alone understood the words and was blinded, necessitating his being led by the hand to Damascus. (Ac 9:3-8; 22:6-11; 26:12-18) For three days he neither ate nor drank. Then, while praying in the house of a certain Judas at Damascus, Paul, in vision, saw Christ’s disciple Ananias come in and restore his sight. When the vision became reality, Paul was baptized, received holy spirit, partook of food, and gained strength.—Ac 9:9-19.
The record at Acts 9:20-25 describes Paul’s spending time with the disciples in Damascus and “immediately” beginning to preach in the synagogues there. It describes his preaching activity up until the time he was forced to leave Damascus because of a plot against his life. On the other hand, Paul’s letter to the Galatians speaks of his going off into Arabia after his conversion and then of his returning to Damascus. (Ga 1:15-17)

Answer 6

Acts 22 God Bless

Answer 7

The conversion of Saul of Tarsus is recorded in Acts, chapters 9, 22 and 26.

As you may remember, Jesus appeared to Saul on the road. Saul called Jesus “Lord” (Acts 9:5) and asked what he needed to do to be saved. Jesus told him to go into the city and he would be told what he “must do” (Acts 9:6).

In the city, Saul fasted for three days and he prayed (Acts 9:9-11). Was he saved at this point?

Perhaps you have always thought he was. But, is this correct?

Some cite Acts 2:21 that says, “Whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved”. Some say this indicates that, to be saved, you should say a “sinners prayer” and indeed Saul did pray, but what does it mean to “call on the name of the Lord” and had Saul done this?

First, we note that to “call on the name of the Lord” involves more than just saying that Jesus is “Lord”. Notice what Jesus said, “Not everyone who says unto me ‘Lord, Lord’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he that does the will of My Father who is in heaven.” So, we see that calling on the name of the Lord involves more than saying “Lord”, but it involves something we do!

Saul did not just say “Lord” but he also prayed and fasted. Had he “called on the name of the Lord” and was he saved at this point?

Well, as we noted earlier, he was told to go into the city where he would be told what he “must do”. At this point, however, he had not yet been given any instructions.

But look what he was told after this, “rise and be baptized and wash away your sins calling on the name of the Lord!” (Acts 22:16)

Obviously “calling on the name of the Lord” was more than praying! Saul had been praying for days, but still was told he needed to wash away his sins and call on the name of the Lord.

Also, if he was saved when he prayed, why was he told to wash away his sins? Can we be saved if our sins remain?

Only the blood of Christ can wash away our sins. (Rev. 1:5, Romans 5:8-10) If Saul still needed to have his sins washed away, he must have not yet contacted that saving blood.

This blood was shed at Christ’s death (Romans 5:8-10). Romans 6:3-4 says we are “baptized into Christ” and “baptized into his death”. Saul had not yet been baptized, so he had not yet contacted Christ’s death (Rom. 6:3-4, Col. 2:12). That is where the saving blood was. He had also not been “baptized into Christ”. None can be saved outside of Christ!

Even though Saul had been praying, he still was instructed to “call on the name of the Lord”. To call on His name is to rely on His authority. To submit to Christ’s authority, one must follow his instructions. Saul had not “called on the name of the Lord” until he had done what he was commanded (“be baptized”).

Perhaps these things do not match what you have previously thought or were taught. It is important to compare one’s beliefs to the word of God to see if they are true (Acts 17:11). I invite you to do just that!

If you find the things you believe have not agreed with the Bible, a change of mind is in order. Jesus commanded repentance! (Luke 13:3) Repentance is a change of mind, turning one toward the things that are right.

In the book of Acts, baptism is listed in every example of a conversion. Confession, faith, repentance, love, grace, and mercy are not specifically mentioned every time (even though these are all necessary for salvation), but baptism is! None of these converts ate, drank, or slept until they had obeyed Christ in baptism. (Saul did not take food until after he was baptized, even though he had not eaten for three days – Acts 9: 9, 18-19)

Now if this is not what you have always believed, search the scriptures! Will you continue to believe as you always have, or will you change your mind (repent) to obey the commands of Christ? Jesus is “the author of eternal salvation unto all who obey Him”! (Hebrews 5:9)