This document provides an overview of sources that can be used to understand Saul's transformation to Paul, including Acts, letters from Paul and other biblical authors, early historians, modern historians, commentators, and scholarly papers. It discusses key principles like God's sovereignty and man's free will. The document also provides background context on Paul's hometown of Tarsus, describing it as a "university city" and exploring how Paul's education there in Stoicism may have influenced his thinking.
4. Acts
Letters Paul, Peter, Hebrews
Early Historians
Modern Historians
Commentators
Scholarly Papers
Contemporary Books
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Sources of Information
7. God is Sovereign
Man has Free Will
Gods will shall be done
Mans Free Will shall not be violated
God orchestrates history & civilizations
God ordains what will occur
He does not merely use what has occurred
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Principles
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From Saul to Paul
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峇廨 峇廣
廬
Persia
Tarsus(Hittite)
Assyria
University
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From Blindness to Vision
Antiochian Church (Syria)
Apostle Peter
Arabia (Mt. Sinai or Essenes?)
Damascene Church
Barnabus
Ananias