Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Leading Question: Will a before-and-after difference always be clear when a person is converted?

We could cite several dramatic conversion stories from the New Testament. But there are other examples, too. Can we say when each of these was converted? Was a difference marked and consistent in their lives? Perhaps these terms could help us understand the differences.

Sudden

Flamboyant

Invisible

Consistent before/after conversion

Zechariah, father of John the Baptist – no clear point, consistent

Elizabeth – no clear point, consistent

John the Baptist – no clear point, consistent

Peter – erratic, converted several times

Andrew – no clear point, consistent

Nathaniel – no clear point, consistent

James and ...