Paul's Three Missionary Journeys
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Paul 's Three Missionary Journeys
Myra Faison
Instructor Emerson Grand Canyon University
BIB103
November 21, 2010
Paul 's Three Missionary Journeys The Apostle Paul had a great influence on the spread on Christianity not only through his letters but through his missionary journeys as well. Paul, who’s Roman name was Saul, was born to Jewish parents in Tarsus, Cilcia which is present day Turkey in 3 AD. Paul’s parents belonged to the party of the Pharisees who where known for their dedication to Roman law and opposition of Jesus and His teachings. Just like his parents, Paul, was opposed to Jesus’ teachings. It was not until after his earlier travels and upon the return to Damascus that Paul began to accept the new Christian religion. Paul came to Damascus to arrest a group of Christians. During his time in Damasus, Paul was stuck to the ground and blinded by a heavenly light. The Bible states "Then Saul arose from the ground, and when his eyes were opened he saw no one. But they led him by the hand and brought him into Damascus. And he was three days without sight, and neither ate nor drank."(Acts 8:9) This was Paul’s spriritual revelation and he soon coverted to Christanity. Paul was the name given to Saul upon his baptism. Paul then began his traveling missions preaching about Christ. This paper will describe three of Paul’s most important missions.
First Missionary Journey Paul began his first missionary in the town of Antioch is Syria. Paul was accompanied by Barnabas and John Mark. The group traveled from Syria to Cyprus, then from Pisidia and Galatia spreading Jesus’ word. However, the words of Paul and Barnabas were not always received with open arms. Although many Gentiles and non-Jews accepted Jesus words, many Jews were angry about the teachings of salvation through Jesus Christ. Paul and Barnabus lives were constantly threatened throughout their travels.John Mark eventually left
Paul 's Three Missionary Journeys
Myra Faison
Instructor Emerson Grand Canyon University
BIB103
November 21, 2010
Paul 's Three Missionary Journeys The Apostle Paul had a great influence on the spread on Christianity not only through his letters but through his missionary journeys as well. Paul, who’s Roman name was Saul, was born to Jewish parents in Tarsus, Cilcia which is present day Turkey in 3 AD. Paul’s parents belonged to the party of the Pharisees who where known for their dedication to Roman law and opposition of Jesus and His teachings. Just like his parents, Paul, was opposed to Jesus’ teachings. It was not until after his earlier travels and upon the return to Damascus that Paul began to accept the new Christian religion. Paul came to Damascus to arrest a group of Christians. During his time in Damasus, Paul was stuck to the ground and blinded by a heavenly light. The Bible states "Then Saul arose from the ground, and when his eyes were opened he saw no one. But they led him by the hand and brought him into Damascus. And he was three days without sight, and neither ate nor drank."(Acts 8:9) This was Paul’s spriritual revelation and he soon coverted to Christanity. Paul was the name given to Saul upon his baptism. Paul then began his traveling missions preaching about Christ. This paper will describe three of Paul’s most important missions.
First Missionary Journey Paul began his first missionary in the town of Antioch is Syria. Paul was accompanied by Barnabas and John Mark. The group traveled from Syria to Cyprus, then from Pisidia and Galatia spreading Jesus’ word. However, the words of Paul and Barnabas were not always received with open arms. Although many Gentiles and non-Jews accepted Jesus words, many Jews were angry about the teachings of salvation through Jesus Christ. Paul and Barnabus lives were constantly threatened throughout their travels.John Mark eventually left
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