Acts 9:1-9 ESV
But Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest [2] and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any belonging to the Way, men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. [3] Now as he went on his way, he approached Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven shone around him. [4] And falling to the ground, he heard a voice saying to him, "Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?" [5] And he said, "Who are you, Lord?" And he said, "I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. [6] But rise and enter the city, and you will be told what you are to do." [7] The men who were traveling with him stood speechless, hearing the voice but seeing no one. [8] Saul rose from the ground, and although his eyes were opened, he saw nothing. So they led him by the hand and brought him into Damascus. [9] And for three days he was without sight, and neither ate nor drank.
Yes, that’s the Saul to whom I was referring, the one persecuting the Church. No, he’s not divine, he made plenty of mistakes, same as us. I make tons, mea maxima culpa!
But Saul was contrite for his persecutions and became one of the greatest of saints. It’s ok to talk to him too :)
He was also zealous in his habit of persecution of Christ’s Holy Church. Like you.
I'm persecuting you by sharing the word of God?
P.S. Christ hadn't even come to earth yet. Saul was king nearly 1000 years before Jesus was born. Saul was the first king of Isreal.
It's clear that you don't read your Bible.
This Saul was St. Paul. You’re confusing yourself. Read Acts 22 http://www.drbo.org/cgi-bin/d?b=drb&bk=51&ch=22&l=7#x
Ah yes, I was mistaken.
Saul is not Devine. He is a man like you or I.
Acts 9:1-9 ESV But Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest [2] and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any belonging to the Way, men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. [3] Now as he went on his way, he approached Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven shone around him. [4] And falling to the ground, he heard a voice saying to him, "Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?" [5] And he said, "Who are you, Lord?" And he said, "I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. [6] But rise and enter the city, and you will be told what you are to do." [7] The men who were traveling with him stood speechless, hearing the voice but seeing no one. [8] Saul rose from the ground, and although his eyes were opened, he saw nothing. So they led him by the hand and brought him into Damascus. [9] And for three days he was without sight, and neither ate nor drank.
Yes, that’s the Saul to whom I was referring, the one persecuting the Church. No, he’s not divine, he made plenty of mistakes, same as us. I make tons, mea maxima culpa! But Saul was contrite for his persecutions and became one of the greatest of saints. It’s ok to talk to him too :)