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Originally Posted by aron
What!? Paul!? Baptised by a devout man according to the law!? What happened to God's economy, Paul? What happened to faith alone?
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Welcome back aron.
I believe these verses concerning Paul's conversion reveal that God is accommodating to our needs.. He facilitates or ushers us into His salvation, purpose, and ministry based on who we are or what we are. He sends the right ministers based on where we are at. He cares for our needs even if our concepts are not accurate according to the truth. His letters to the churches address each cihurch according to the situation in that place. His call to overcome is tailored to each church. He rebukes and comforts, admonishes and encourages each one accordingly.
That the Lord would send Ananias, a devout man according to law, to baptize Saul demonstrates His loving kindness toward us. It was actually this very act that opened Paul's eyes to see the reality of the Body of Christ that he wrote so much about about later.
Drake