Grace and the Gospel Persecutor

Grace caused Paul to Preach Christ v19-20
a. Acts 7:58-8:1
b. Acts 22:14
c. Colossians 1:13

Grace strengthened Paul in light of opposition v21-25
a. Educated regarding traditions
b. Teacher of the Law
c. People amazed because he was the Persecutor
d. Jews knew his reputation
e. He was strengthened by Christ himself - Phil 4:13/1 Tim 1:12

"When many days had passed"
a. better explained through Galatians 1:15-18
b. Spent time, 3 years, with Christ himself.