The Apostle Paul Research Paper

Undoubtedly Paul, “the apostle of the gentiles”, has become one of the founding fathers of what we now know as missions. He exemplified the great commission in its entirety by “going into all the world and preaching the gospel to all creations.” Even though Paul had a zeal for the conversion of his fellow citizens, his ultimate call was not restricted by this. His call, with the leading of the holy spirit (Acts 16:6,7), was to educate people, “from every tribe and language and nation and creed” (Rev 5:9), of the world about the gospel and its life transforming power. With the boundless accomplishments of Paul’s recorded journeys, one would wonder if he had an intended strategy. Did he plan his methods of doing missions or was it ordained and …show more content…
Examples of these elements include music halls (ōideion), basilicas, amphitheaters, fountains (nymphaeum), public baths and temples… Acts 19:1,8-11 “While Apollos were at Corinth, Paul took the road through the interior and arrived in Ephesus. Paul entered the synagogue and spoke boldly there for three months, arguing persuasively about the kingdom of God. But some of them became obstinate; they refused to believe and publicly maligned the Way. So Paul left them. He took the disciples with him and had discussions daily in the lecture hall of Tyrannus. This went on for two years so that all the Jews and Greeks who lived in the province of Asia heard the word of the Lord. God did extraordinary miracles through …show more content…
It was positioned on a narrow piece of land that offered a direct passage between the Aegean and Adriatic seas. (NIV study bible map acts 18). It was unquestionably one of the greatest seaports in the ancient world. There were three significant roads that led from the ports. The first lead east to Babylon, the second north via Smyrna and the third south to meander valley. Because of the magnitude of that port, we can conclude that the city’s revenue was exquisite. This can also be concluded by the various monumental buildings in this region, some of which were considered the wonders of the ancient world. One of these alleged buildings was the Temple of Artemis. (Acts 19:27-28 NIV) “There is danger not only that our trade will lose its good name, but also that the temple of the great goddess Artemis will be discredited; and the goddess herself, who is worshiped throughout the province of Asia and the world, will be robbed of her divine majesty. When they heard this, they were furious and began shouting: “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!’” Paul’s ministry and his ultimate mission were, without a doubt, a threat to this very temple because this building was dedicated to Artemis who was the goddess of the wilderness, hunt, and wild animals. “Given the culture of the time, the religious character of the building would have been self-evident. For Paul it would undoubtedly have symbolized the forces he