Apostlenew Testament
Paul
Also known as: Saul, Saul of Tarsus
Greatest missionary of the early church, author of 13 New Testament letters, and apostle to the Gentiles.
c. 5-67 AD
Tarsus
Tentmaker, Pharisee, apostle, missionary
Key Events in Paul's Life
Persecuted the early church
Dramatic conversion on Damascus road
Three missionary journeys
Shipwreck on Malta
Imprisoned in Rome
Wrote letters to churches
Martyrdom under Nero
Key Bible Verses
Chosen instrument to carry Christ's name
Acts 9:15
Counting all things as loss for Christ
Philippians 3:8
God's grace is sufficient
2 Corinthians 12:9
I have fought the good fight
2 Timothy 4:7
Victories
- •Planted churches across the Roman Empire
- •Wrote most of the New Testament
Failures
- •Persecuted Christians before conversion
- •Sharp disagreement with Barnabas
Lessons from Paul's Life
- 1
No one is beyond God's redemption
- 2
Suffering produces perseverance and character
- 3
Grace is greater than our worst sins
- 4
The Gospel is for all people, not just Jews
Books Featuring Paul
Related Bible Characters
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