18 Bible Verses about Converts To Christianity

And when he was in Jerusalem at the passover, at the feast, many believed in his name, when they saw his signs which he wrought.

And many believed in him there.

Yet even of the rulers many believed in him; but on account of the Pharisees they did not acknowledge him, lest they should be put of the synagogue; for they loved the glory that is of men more than the glory that is of God.

And Simon himself also believed, and having been baptized he continued with Philip, and was amazed when he beheld the miracles and signs which were wrought. And the apostles at Jerusalem, hearing that Samaria had received the word of God, sent to them Peter and John; who, having come down, prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit.read more.
For it had not yet fallen upon any of them; but they had only been baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus. Then they laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit. But Simon, seeing that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles hands, offered them money, saying, Give me also this power, that on whomever I lay my hands, he may receive the Holy Spirit. But Peter said to him, Thy money perish with thee! because thou didst think to obtain the gift of God with money. Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter; for thy heart is not right in the sight of God. Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray the Lord, if haply the thought of thy heart may be forgiven thee. For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity. And Simon answering said, Pray ye to the Lord for me, that none of the things which ye have spoken may come upon me.

Now a certain man in Caesarea, named Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band, a devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, giving much alms to the people, and praying to God always, saw in a vision plainly, about the ninth hour of the day, an angel of God coming in to him, and saying to him, Cornelius!read more.
And he, looking steadily at him, and becoming affrighted, said, What is it, Lord? And he said to him, Thy prayers and thine alms have come up for a memorial before God. And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, who is surnamed Peter; he lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the seaside. And when the angel that spoke to him had departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of those who waited on him, and having told them every thing sent them to Joppa. On the morrow, as they were on their journey, and were drawing near the city, Peter went up on the housetop to pray, about the sixth hour. And he became very hungry and wished to eat; but while they were making ready, a trance came upon him, and he beheld heaven opened, and a sort of vessel descending, as it were a large sheet having cords at the four corners, and let down upon the earth; wherein were all the fourfooted beasts and creeping things of the earth, and birds of the air. And there came a voice to him, Arise, Peter; slay, and eat. But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten anything common and unclean. And a voice came to him again, the second time, That which God hath cleansed, call not thou common. This was done three times; and the vessel was immediately taken up into heaven. Now, while Peter was doubting within himself what the vision which he had seen meant, lo! the men who were sent from Cornelius had made inquiry for Simons house, and stood before the gate; and they called, and asked whether Simon, surnamed Peter, lodged there. And while Peter was meditating on the vision, the Spirit said to him, Behold, men are seeking thee; but arise, and go down, and go with them, without scruple; for I have sent them. And Peter went down to the men and said, Behold, I am he whom ye are seeking; for what cause have ye come? And they said, Cornelius a centurion, a righteous man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by a holy angel to send for thee to his house, and to hear words from thee. Then he called them in, and lodged them. And on the morrow he arose and went forth with them, and certain of the brethren from Joppa accompanied him. And the morrow after, he came into Caesarea. And Cornelius was expecting them, and had called together his kinsmen and near friends. And as Peter came in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and did him reverence. But Peter raised him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man. And while talking with him, he went in, and found many who had come together. And he said to them, Ye know that it is an unlawful thing for a Jew to keep company with one of another nation, or to come near him; but God showed me that I should not call any man common or unclean. Wherefore I came without objection, when sent for. I ask therefore, for what reason did ye send for me? And Cornelius said, Four days ago, I was fasting till this hour; and at the ninth hour was praying in my house; and lo! a man stood before me in bright clothing, and said, Cornelius, thy prayer hath been heard, and thine alms have been remembered before God. Send therefore to Joppa, and call for Simon, who is surnamed Peter; he lodgeth in the house of Simon a tanner, by the seaside; and he, when he cometh, will speak to thee. I therefore sent to thee immediately; and thou hast done well in coming here. Now therefore we are all present before God, to hear all things that have been commanded thee from the Lord.

Wherefore my judgment is, that we should not trouble those who from among the gentiles are turning to God;

And some days after, Paul said to Barnabas, Let us go again and visit the brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, and see how they are.

And some of them were convinced, and joined themselves to Paul and Silas, and of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and of the women of high rank not a few.

But certain men joined themselves to him, and believed; among whom was Dionysius the Areopagite; and a woman named Damaris, and others with them.

salute also the church that is in their house. Salute Epaenetus, my beloved, who is the first fruit gathered from Asia for Christ.

I ever thank my God for you, on account of the grace of God bestowed upon you in Christ Jesus; that in him ye were enriched in everything, in all utterance, and all knowledge, as the testimony of Christ was established among you;

For consider, brethren, who ye are that have been called; not many wise men after the fashion of the world, not many mighty, not many noble; but the foolish things of the world did God choose, to put to shame the wise; and the weak things of the world did God choose, to put to shame the things which are strong; and the mean things of the world, and the things which are despised, did God choose, the things which are not, to bring to nought things that are;read more.
that no flesh might glory before God. But from him it is that ye are in Christ Jesus, who from God was made to us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption; that, according as it is written, "He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord."

Are we beginning again to recommend ourselves? Or do we need, like some others, letters of recommendation to you, or letters of recommendation from you? Ye are our letter, written in our hearts, known and read by all men; since ye are manifestly shown to be a letter of Christ by means of our service, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not on tablets of stone, but on fleshly tablets of the heart.

For even if I should boast still more highly of our authority, which the Lord gave us for building you up, and not pulling you down, I should not be put to shame;

Try yourselves, whether ye are in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, that Christ Jesus is in you, unless ye are unapproved? But I trust that ye shall know, that we are not unapproved. Now we pray to God that ye do no evil; not in order that we may appear approved, but that ye may do what is good, though we be as unapproved.read more.
For we have no power against the truth, but for the truth. For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong; this also we pray for, even your perfection. For this cause I write these things while absent, that when present I may not use sharpness, according to the power which the Lord gave me for edification, and not for destruction.

For I would have you know what a great struggle I have for you, and for those in Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;

Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on everlasting life, to which thou wast called, and didst profess the good profession before many witnesses.

But call to remembrance the former days, in which, after ye were enlightened, ye endured a great struggle with sufferings; partly, while ye were made a gazingstock both by reproaches and afflictions; and partly, while ye became partakers with those that were so used.