Renewing Your Mind The Philippian Jailer
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Sep 7, 2025 
R.C. Sproul, founder of Ligonier Ministries, dives deep into the transformation of the Philippian jailer after a life-changing encounter with Paul. He explores how desperation can lead individuals to seek salvation and the joy that comes from reliance on Jesus Christ. The discussion highlights the miraculous events that led to the jailer's conversion, illustrating the power of faith amid adversity. Sproul emphasizes divine intervention and the importance of sharing the gospel, even in the darkest circumstances.
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Lydia’s River Conversion
- Lydia, a seller of purple, heard Paul by the river and was converted when "the Lord opened her heart."
- She hosted Paul and likely started a house church after her baptism and invitation.
Conversion Is God’s Work
- Luke consistently attributes conversion to God, not human effort, showing Acts' theological perspective.
- R.C. Sproul emphasizes that God supernaturally opens and changes hearts for faith.
The Possessed Slave Girl
- A slave girl possessed by a spirit of divination followed Paul, proclaiming their message mockingly.
- Her owners profited from her fortune-telling until Paul exorcised the spirit.
