The First Epistle Of Paul

To me this states that the apostle Paul was trying to convert the Athenians to Christianity because they believed in a different God, which is in direct contrast with a point made on page 154:

Paul knew that some would argue that if all Christian had to do was believe that Christ must be a proponent of sin because he didn't threaten any penalty comparable to that of the old testament. Paul inserted that Christ was certainly not a master of sin.

As he sees himself as such a sinner he thinks that he is a very

He argues towards the sinners to express the way he feels about them and what he'll do to

The Acts of Paul and Thecla, a second century Christian document, relates the story of how St.

It is for this reason that Timothy was in Ephesus with the purpose of restoring the Ephesian church to a faithful and healthy. It is with this motive that Paul instructs Timothy.

It seems strange that so little is known biographically about one of the most important figures in Christian history, but this only serves to add to the mystery and grandeur surrounding the Apostle Paul of Tarsus. Much, however, is known of the time after his conversion to Christ and what he did to contribute to Christianity in this period, and it is this that leaves a greater legacy than the simple facts of his life. The contributions that he made towards the cause of Christ and the spreading and formation of Christianity are what he is perennially remembered for.

Our source of knowledge of the apostolic work of Paul comes first from the Book of Acts. The epistles written by Paul serve to further our knowledge of his mission. These letters were written to churches that he had founded or churches that were known to him. Luke’s account of Paul introduces us to the basic facts about this important biblical figure. A more complete understanding of Paul’s journeys can be gleaned from his letters. These epistles were written almost at the time they occurred and they comprise some of the earliest works contained in the New Testament.

St Paul made an impact upon Christianity as an Apostle, a theologian and as a letter-writer. Out of the 27 books contained in the bible, Paul wrote a total of 13. Paul’s writings made a significant

The Apostle Paul (formerly Saul) is responsible for the spread of Christianity throughout the areas of Asia Minor and Greece. Through his 3 mission trips to the region Paul created a base of support for the Christian faith and implemented a support strategy for future growth. The time period for his journeys was 45 AD – 58 AD. The story of Paul is interesting from the perspective that the man best known as the author of most of the New Testament started out as a devout Jew and despised the Christian faith. After his conversion he made it his life’s work to spread the Christian message throughout the world. To this end, Paul made several mission trips to the area of Asia Minor and Greece.

Paul, writing to Timothy a pastor of the church at Ephesus, encourages him to hold fast the faith. H. B. Swete explained in his work "The Faithful Sayings," "In 1 Tim. 1, 15 πάσηςἀποδοχῆς ἄξιος is clearly a preamble, and the saying is attached to it by a recitative ὄτι." The first part is a prerequisite of the Christian walk, affirmation of salvation through faith in the blood of Christ. This passage continues in chapter two continuing the fact that God wants none to perish but for all to come to repentance and acceptance of salvation.

He had visited the city previously during his first missionary journey, but did not stay long (Acts 18:18-21). The prominence and location of Ephesus gave Paul an ideal base from which he could influence not only Ephesus, but also all of Asia Minor. Other cities in the area included Colossae, and the cities of the churches included in the book of Revelation: Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea. Paul began preaching at a Jewish synagogue in Ephesus with some success. Increasing resistance from the Jews, however, forced Paul to move the lecture hall of Tyrannus (Acts 19: 8-9). Luke, in Acts 19:10, relates the impact Paul’s ministry achieved in Asia Minor, “all the Jews and Greeks who lived in the province of Asia heard the word of the Lord” (New International Version). This success alarmed the numerous local merchants whose trades relied on the selling of religious merchandise centered on the pagan cults. Apparently, their businesses were suffering prompting a large group of them to propagate a riot (Acts 19:23-41). Paul would leave Ephesus for Macedonia shortly after this event (Acts

Colossians was a one of the four Prison Epistles that was written by the Apostle Paul, with the aid of Timothy, while he was imprisoned in Rome around 60-62 A.D. Paul wrote the letter to the church of Colossae and the neighboring churches of Hierapolis and Laodicea, after he received news from Epaphras, about the heresy that was growing throughout the church. Epaphras was also imprisoned so to expedite the letter to Colossae it was transported by Tychicus and Onesimus who were also delivering the letter to Philemon. Paul wrote the letter in a Hellenistic form of a personal letter to address the church about the power of God through Jesus Christ, address the issue of false teachings, and encourage Christian living. Paul wrote that

Paul visited Ephesus on his first missionary journey, on the way from Greece to Syria. After his third missionary journey, he stayed there and pastored the Ephesian church for 3 years (Easton, np). “Though Paul was not the first to bring Christianity to Ephesus, for Jews had long lived there, he was the first to make progress against the worship of Diana” (Orr, np). Because of his strong ties to the church, Paul cared deeply about the faith of the believers there (Macarthur, np).

Ephesians 6:10-16: Paul becomes aware of all the evil that stalks the church of Ephesus and he tries to make everybody aware by explaining them their own significance and identity in Christ.