Ten Minute Bible Talks Devotional Bible Study An Unlikely Convert | Historical Books | Joshua 6:22-27
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Jan 13, 2025 Can anyone be too far gone for the gospel? Discover the transformative story of Rahab, a Canaanite prostitute, and how her faith highlights God’s grace and inclusion. Explore surprising conversions throughout the Bible, from Simon the magician to Saul of Tarsus. Delve into themes of redemption as self-righteousness is contrasted with the universal need for forgiveness. This discussion challenges listeners to rethink their perceptions of who can be saved.
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Suspicion of Celebrity Conversions
- Keith Simon admits his suspicion towards celebrity conversions.
- This reveals more about his own biases than the converts' sincerity.
Unlikely Conversions
- Keith Simon questions the possibility of extreme figures like Osama Bin Laden converting.
- He extends this to biblical figures like Judas and then to personal acquaintances.
Biblical Examples of Unlikely Converts
- Simon the magician, an arrogant deceiver, became a believer.
- The Ethiopian eunuch, isolated from Christians, also converted.
