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Paul Describes Himself - Now I, Paul, urge you by the gentleness and graciousness of Christ—I who am meek [so they say] when with you face to face, but bold [outspoken and fearless] toward you when ...
A persecutor of Christians. Paul first appears in the NT in the role of a persecutor of the Church: officiating at the martyrdom of Stephen, imprisoning Christians in Jerusalem, and bringing believers back who had fled for safety to areas outside of Pal. (Acts 7:58-8:3; 9:1, 2; 1 Cor 15:9; Phil 3:6).
Feb 6, 2024 · Through his hardships and suffering, Paul knew the outcome of a life well lived for Christ. He had surrendered his life fully, trusting God for everything. He wrote, “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain” (Philippians 1:21).
New Living Translation. Paul Defends His Authority. 10 Now I, Paul, appeal to you with the gentleness and kindness of Christ—though I realize you think I am timid in person and bold only when I write from far away. 2 Well, I am begging you now so that when I come I won’t have to be bold with those who think we act from human motives.
Paul was on a trajectory as a Jewish religious leader, convinced that he was doing the right thing and following God while persecuting Christians. To him, Jesus was the enemy. And yet, God saw Paul’s heart and knew that he had a willingness. He reached out to Paul in a way that got His attention.
Apr 19, 2024 · He converted to Christianity, changed his name to Paul, and became the most important missionary for the Christian church ever. In this article, I will relay the story of Paul in the Bible from his early years, to his conversion, to his subsequent missionary journeys.
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Dec 11, 2013 · In Christian tradition, he is known as Paul of Tarsus, as this is where Luke says he was born (Acts 9:11). At the time, Tarsus was located in the province of Cilicia, now modern Turkey.
