Bishop Scofield's Address to Convention of San Joaquin
Posted At : December 1, 2006
Posted By : Kevin Kallsen
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THE BISHOP’S ADDRESSAt the Forty-Seventh Annual ConventionOf the Diocese of San JoaquinSt. James’ Cathedral, Fresno, California
December 1, 2006

On trial for his life, the Apostle Paul began his defense before King Agrippa by saying: “I consider myself fortunate that it is before you, King Agrippa, I am to make my defense today against all the accusations of the Jews because you are especially familiar with all the customs and controversies of the Jews . . .” (Acts 26:2-3a)

The charges brought against St. Paul were none other than his proclamation of the Resurrection, his belief that a crucified carpenter from Nazareth is Lord, and that this same Risen Lord communicated directly with the Apostle in a personal relationship.

In his closing argument, Paul states: “I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision, but declared first to those in Damascus, then in Jerusalem and throughout the countryside of Judea, and also to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God and do deeds consistent with repentance.” (Acts 26:19,20) the rest