Saint Paul
The man from Tarsus, in Cilicia, in modern-day Turkey
bloodline of the Hebrews and Israelites of the Tribe of Benjamin.
by racial ancestry Israelite
by citizenship Roman
by religion a follower of Judaism
born and raised among Greek culture
Educated in Jerusalem under Gamaliel
grandson of Hillel,
the founder of the most influential rabbinical school of Judaism
the president of the Sanhedrin
trained in Jewish laws and customs
an ardent student of Pharisaism and a strict follower of the Torah
Outstanding figure in the history of Christianity
converted to faith in Jesus Christ
preaching Christ in the synagogues of Damascus
introduced to the Apostles by Barnabas, the son of consolation
spake boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus and disputed against the Grecians
responsible for the acceptance of the Gospel by the Grecians of Antioch
Champion and hero in the Christian faith
enormous influence on subsequent Christianity
was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.”
traveling to the “Land of the Gentiles”
preached the Gospel to the Britons and others in the West.
left memory of his presence and ministry in Malta and london.
Was kept under house arrest for two years awaiting trial
inprisoned in the Mamertine prison.
suffered martyrdom
spent two years under house arrest, after which he died.
through his writing, he gave hope to everyone belonging to Christ,
dead or alive, that they would be saved.
Amen
Copyright © Yuhi Musinga | Year Posted 2015
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