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Acts 9:26, 27 - And when Saul had come to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples; but they were all afraid of him, and did not believe that he was a disciple. But Barnabastook him and brought him to the apostles. And he declared to them how he had seen the Lord on the road, and that He had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus. [NKJV]
After this visit to Jerusalem, Paul went to Syria and Cilicia, then after a further fourteen years, returned to Jerusalem, where he met James, Cephus and John.
An alternative story can be found in Acts of the Apostles, written some decades after the death of Paul. This says that Paul was blinded by a light and heard the voice of Jesus, then was taken sightless and helpless to Damascus, whereAnanias taught him the gospel. Driven out of Damascus by the Jews, he went to Jerusalem, where he was introduced to the apostles by Barnabas (Acts 9:27).
Paul's own account is to be preferred because of problems in Acts. The story of Paul's conversion seems to be based on the ancient play called the Bacchae by Euripides; the trip to Damascus contradicts Paul's own account, where he went to Arabia then Damascus; Paul said that he was let down in a basket to escape the city soldiers, apparently for preaching to pagans, whereas Acts says that he was let down in a basket to escape the Jews for preaching to other Jews. It is more likely that Paul knew of Peter and James by reputation, and found his own way to their homes in Jerusalem, after some years in Arabia and Damascus.
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Why did Saint Paul and Barnabas leave Jerusalem for Antioch?
Saint Paul and Barnabas left Jerusalem for Antioch to deliver the letter from the Jerusalem Council, which clarified the requirements for Gentile believers. They were also appointed by the church in Jerusalem to share the decision with the believers in Antioch.
When was Jerusalem's Church created?
Jerusalem's Church was created in 1879.
In acts who dragged off men and women in attempt to destroy the church of Jerusalem?
saul who is also called paul
What was the problem that Paul faced with the most prominent group of believers in Jerusalem?
The church in Corinth was a troublesome church, with leaders fighting amoungthemselves and even being caught in adultery.
Where was the council of Jerusalem?
The Council of Jerusalem was the Church Council held at Jerusalem.
Why did Paul go to Jerusalem after several years?
In his Epistle to the Galatians, Paul said that after his conversion, he travelled to Arabia, then Damascus (bypassing Jerusalem), Jerusalem, then Syria and Cilicia, and then, after a period of fourteen years, back to Jerusalem (Galatians 1:17-2:1).Paul's second visit to Jerusalem was so that he could communicate, to the leaders of the Jerusalem church, the gospel that he was preaching among the gentiles. He says he communicated this privately to the men of reputation in Jerusalem so that he should not run in vain, perhaps meaning that he wished to avoid a public disagreement over doctrine.
When was General Church of the New Jerusalem created?
General Church of the New Jerusalem was created in 1890.
Did Paul preach in Judea?
In his epistles, Paul only mentions going to Jerusalem, in Judea, briefly to explain to the brethren of the Jerusalem church the gospel he taught and to get their agreement for the admission of gentiles, without circumcision or adherence to Jewish dietary laws. He says nothing about preaching in Judea.
Where was the Council of Jerusalem held?
The Council of Jerusalem was the Church Council held at Jerusalem.
Did john Lennon meet paul at school?
No they never went to school together. They met at this church music thing where the quarrymen were playing and Paul saw John there. Then Paul introduced George to John.( George and Paul met at school)
Where was the first Christian church formed?
It was formed in Jerusalem by Jesus Christ and given to the Apostle Peter to be the Head of it. Paul the Apostle to the Gentiles spread the "good news" around the world and started the Church in Rome.
What church did Peter start?
A:If Peter started any church at all, he was in no hurry to do so. Paul records meeting Peter and describes him as a pillar of the Jerusalem church, but probably subordinate to James. For some long time, Peter simply carried out his duties for the Jerusalem church.A second-century tradition says that he went to Rome to lead the church in Rome but, even if this is true, there was already a thriving church in Rome.
