In the New Testament book of Acts chapter 9 it tells of Saul's conversion to Paul and his becoming an apostle.
He was a Jewish leader that was very devout in his beliefs. He would go around and have Christians put in jail or put to death, such as the case with Stephen.
While traveling to Damascus he was stopped by a blinding light and a loud voice which was Jesus. Jesus asked him why he was persecuting him by attaching the Christians. Paul was left blind and went into Damascus where Jesus had arranged for Ananias to heal him of his blindness. Paul then believed that Jesus was the messiah and from then on he preached the good word.
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There is no apostle named John Paul. There is an apostle named John and another apostle named Paul.
Paul's father was a Pharisee. His name is not recorded.
Nero was responsible for having Paul beheaded.
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According to Wikipedia it was Saint Paul the Apostle
Luke was a companion of Paul, and not a apostle.
There is no apostle named John Paul. There is an apostle named John and another apostle named Paul.
There is no specific mention in the Bible of Paul spending 3 years with Jesus to become an apostle. Paul did have a transformative encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus, which led to his conversion and subsequent calling as an apostle to the Gentiles.
He called himself the Apostle to the Gentiles.
There is no apostle named John Paul. There is an apostle named John and another apostle named Paul.
Paul wasn't stoned - he was beheaded.
Paul the apostle lived primarily in Antioch, Tarsus, and Rome. He traveled extensively throughout the Mediterranean region, spreading the teachings of Jesus Christ.
The apostle Paul wouldn't think of himself as a hero, he even mentioned in 1 Corinthians that he is the least of apostles (1Cor 15:9). What made Paul so great was his conviction and service to the Lord.
Yes, Paul from the New Testament is considered to be an Apostle. He is often referred to as the "Apostle Paul" and played a significant role in spreading Christianity throughout the Roman Empire.
The Apostle Paul (formerly known as Saul) witnessed the martyrdom of St. Stephen. He approved of Stephen's execution and went on to become one of the most influential figures in spreading Christianity throughout the Roman Empire.
Saint Paul was an apostle. He was originally a persecutor of early Christians but had a conversion experience and became one of the most influential figures in the spread of Christianity.
OpinionI would say Apostle Paul wherever I use 'Apostle' as a title, in the same way as I would say Mr Smith, with 'Mr' capitalised. Less frequently, I would write 'apostle' uncapitalised if I did not intend it as a title, for example where 'apostle' is the subject of the sentence, and Paul is addressed. Use capitals to be on the safe side.