The Messenger & The Message Part 2 | Galatians 1:13-24 | Richard Caldwell

Scripture

• Galatians 1:13–24

About this sermon

How does a zealous persecutor of the church become the greatest missionary for Jesus Christ? In this exposition of Galatians 1:13-24, Pastor Richard Caldwell examines the radical conversion of the Apostle Paul as undeniable proof that the Gospel is not man-made. Paul’s message was not discovered by human wisdom, nor was it a result of dissatisfaction with Judaism. As a "Hebrew of Hebrews," he was a terrorist against the church until he was conquered by Christ on the road to Damascus. This sermon explores the divine nature of salvation, demonstrating that the Gospel possesses the authority of God because it comes directly from God. In "The Messenger & The Message Part 2," we see that salvation always comes to a willing heart, but that heart is made willing only by the power of God. Pastor Caldwell walks through the timeline of Paul’s early ministry—from his blindness in Damascus to his isolation in Arabia—showing how God sovereignly set him apart to preach to the Gentiles. Key themes covered: The Man Conquered by Christ: Paul’s life as a persecutor vs. a preacher. The Effectual Call: How Jesus sovereignly intervenes to save sinners. The Divine Assignment: Paul’s unique apostleship and mission to the Gentiles. Historical Evidence: The timeline of Paul’s travels to Arabia, Damascus, and Jerusalem. This message reminds us that no one is beyond God's power to save. The same grace that transformed Paul is the power of God unto salvation for all who believe. Scripture: Galatians 1:13-24 Date: February 15, 2026 Series: Galatians SUBSCRIBE to the Founders Baptist Church channel for more expository preaching and biblical theology.