Conversion of Paul

The Conversion of Saul of Tarsus, and its Evidential Value (Revised & Expanded)

Biblical Reliability, Conversion of Paul, Undesigned Coincidences /

An argument for Christianity that seldom receives adequate attention is the conversion of Saul of Tarsus (also known as Paul) on the road to Damascus. There exist three accounts of Paul’s conversion in the book of Acts — in chapters 9, 22, and 26. In this essay, I shall lay out in detail why Paul’s Damascus road conversion constitutes powerful evidence of the truth of Christianity.

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The Book of Acts is High-Resolution Reportage

Biblical Reliability, Conversion of Paul, Evidence for the Resurrection, Undesigned Coincidences /

The cumulative force of the incidental agreements between Acts and these four epistles strongly supports the conclusion that Acts is high-resolution historical reportage. Taken cumulatively, undesigned coincidences provide powerful evidence for the reliability of Acts as an historical account and confirm that its author, Luke, was well informed, close up to the facts, and habitually scrupulous. This profile comports well with Luke’s own claim to have been Paul’s travelling companion for much of his journeys.

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The Miracles in Acts, and Their Evidential Value

Biblical Reliability, Conversion of Paul, Extrabiblical Corroboration /

The book of Acts recounts various miracles performed by Paul and the other apostles, as well as the deacons Stephen and Philip. If it can be shown that these miracle reports substantially represent the testimony of these individuals, then this is an important aspect of the testimony that must be accounted for.

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