Bible In Order Podcast

Jesus Didn’t Change Saul’s Name… He Changed This | Acts 9 Explained

David Doty

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Most people say Acts 9 is the moment Jesus changed Saul’s name to Paul… but the text never actually says that.

And that matters, because when we assume something is in the Bible, we can end up teaching our assumption instead of what Scripture actually says.

In this episode of Bible In Order, we slow down in Acts 9 and look carefully at Saul’s encounter with the risen Jesus on the road to Damascus. But here’s what most people miss: Jesus didn’t change Saul’s name. He changed Saul’s life, his direction, and his identity.

We’ll also look at Ananias, forgiveness, suffering, and why careful Bible reading matters for every believer today.

Key themes in this episode:
Acts 9 explained
Saul’s conversion
Saul and Paul’s names
Careful Bible interpretation
Ananias and forgiveness
Suffering, calling, and redemption

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