Think About It

One of the more common words used in Christianity is “conversion”.   Often times it references the process by which someone enters Christianity or goes through the process of becoming a member of a church.   While this is an appropriate use of the word, I think that this concept can have its greatest impact when we understand that conversion should mean more than a minor adjustment – it is represents the reshaping of a life.   In essence, if you want to learn more about Christian conversion, take a look at the time of the Apostle Paul.   Early on in his life, Saul was committed to Judaism.   He was a Jew’s Jew.   He was deeply embedded in the Hebrew religion.   Not only did he support his like-minded believers, he also opposed – and even oppressed – those who left Judaism to follow Jesus.   Then, one day, on his way to persecute defectors in Damascus he met Jesus and within a matter of days he converted to Christianity.   The one who had arrested Christians now was one.   Interestingly