Paul of Tarsus

St Paul St Paul, originally named Saul, was born in Tarsus, Cilicia and grew up in Jerusalem, where he studied the Hebrew Scriptures under Gamaliel (a leading authority in the Jewish religious establishment). Being raised as a Pharisaic Jew, during his early life he was a Pharisee - a group of Jewish people who controlled the law. Saul did not believe in Jesus as the Messiah and thought all these messages about him was rubbish so in his early life, he was a persecutor of the church and also a…

(KJV) “I am verily a man which am a Jew, born in Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, yet brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, and taught according to the perfect manner of the law of the fathers, and was zealous toward God, as ye all are this day.” These words written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit should remove any doubt as to Apostle Paul being of Jewish descent. His lineage certainly would have an influence…

Paul was born in Tarsus of Cilicia, possibly from an affluent family since he was also born a Roman citizen by birth (Acts 9:11). Tarsus, no obscure city, was already several thousand years old at the time Paul was born. Located near the coast of modern Turkey, it served as naval station and port. It was also an education powerhouse called by F. F. Bruce “a university city.” This explains Paul’s higher education, dexterity with the Greek language, and ability to parley with the top philosophers,…

St. Paul was born in the city of Tarsus, Cecilia (present day Turkey) in 5AD to a wealthy Jewish family. He had a background of Jewish faith and Greek culture, which was brought up outside of his homeland. Schooled in a way of Jewish life to follow the law of Moses, he was a gifted student of one of the famous teacher, Gamaliel. He was a Pharisee, a young Jew who keeps control of the boundaries of the law and make sure everyone were faithful to the law of Moses. St. Paul, known as Saul in his…

Paul, who was formerly known as Saul of Tarsus until being called by Jesus, is the one of the most famous figures of the early church. His exploits and deeds have lasted through the ages so much so, that even some non believers know who he is. Without Paul modern Christianity wouldn’t be the same at all. He is the most influential saint of the church because he wrote many of the most famous books in the bible, spread Christianity like no one had ever before, and inspired many leaders in the…

religious traditions. Paul set up his tent making shop in one of the back streets of Corinth were he could converse with people as they passed. That way he could spread the word of God to people of all different cultures and backgrounds. During the second journey Paul travelled by boat preaching to everyone in Corinth. Pauls message was if you stayed with god and believed he would take care of you. Corinth is a significant location in the life of the early church because Paul overcame opposition…

In Acts 22, citizens of Jerusalem began advocating for the execution of Paul. To defend himself, Paul gives a speech which attempts to show he has not transgressed the Old Testament Law. His speech concerns the righteousness of spreading the gospel to the Gentiles. He addresses this primarily by demonstrating God has given him instructions to go to the Gentiles. Paul makes this argument shortly before a Roman commander takes him into the barracks to question him. A large crowd gathered around…

Brett Triggs Professor Mark Moore Bible 104-02 02 October 2014 Life and Times of Paul the Apostle One of the most influential people in the New Testament, only overshadowed by Jesus, is the apostle Paul. Paul, formerly known as Saul, is the sole writer of thirteen of the twenty-seven books in the New Testament. I am researching the life and works of the apostle Paul so that I can learn about the great works that God can do through a converted sinner. This is important to learn how God can use…

To Paul of Tarsus, the Law is less important compare to faith which he believes can bring salvation to everybody. According to Paul, all people are sinners. The way people become sinners not only because people have original sin but also for various reasons. For example,some people are sinner because they suppress the truth and believes on the things which is considered as wickedness. As the result their mind goes darken, their heart become impurity and they will do something dishonor either in…

ago, Saint Paul wrote epistles in order to preach the Gospel to the Romans. The epistles that he wrote have significant impacts on Christianity; and gave the adherents a clear message that Jesus is the Lord, and the only path to God. His Epistle to The Romans gave latter historians and believers sufficient information to study about Christianity, and its development. He was one of the most important leaders in the history of Christianity. Paul was an Anatolian rabbinical scholar from Tarsus. He…