1 Corinthians 15:9 For I am the least of the apostles and do not even deserve to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.
Paul was one of the zealous Jews who would persecute the Christians at every opportunity – until he heard the truth for himself.
Once we heard the gospel truth, we know in our hearts it is the truth and we find out more!
God does not turn people away because they have done things wrong or have persecuted Christians…
God turns people away because they refuse to believe in Him!