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Series on Paul .No. 2. Conversion Therefore, if any man be in Christ he is a new creature: Old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. II Cor. 5:17

Introduction The martydom of Stephen was the quick signal for a general persecution of the Christains all along the line in and around Jerusalem - of which Saul was Naturally leader. = Memb. of S. learned - Zealous_ had begun - would not back out = Saul not only visited the Synagogues but obtained permission - which was Equal to a search warrant to Enter Every house Ills S. Inquisition - Persecution of Women gives The tests. Ev.v.e part they done. = Philips statement as to the test offered to the Church unclear was that Those who were suspected of being followers of X were asked to offer unclear or incense ot the Statues of the gods, or the bust of the Emperor which a genuine Christian could not be impelled to do. [Farran Jr 99] = These persecutions were entirely successfull in Jerusalem - Disciples fled - Except Apostles Acts 8. "No more preaching nor wonders in Solomons porch, no more throngs to wait The passing shaddow of Peter & John" These persecuted disciples were soon formed in Every Country round about Jerusalem.