The calling of Saul of Tarsus is in the Books of Acts and Romans in the New Testament. Paul born a Jew in Tarsus, and breathing threats and murder against Christ disciples. Paul works against the church years before his calling he witness the death of the first Christian Martyr. Paul considered himself chief sinner among peers. Paul finally met face to face the one persecuted.
1. Paul questionable calling.
a. Born a Jew from Tarsus.
b. Paul was commissioned by Jerusalem High priest to pursues any followers of The Way
2. Paul brag of being passionate about his mission.
a. Self-proclaim number one sinner
b. Paul stood by as a witness to martyrdom
3. Saul on Damascus Road
a. Saul see a bright light
b. Saul is converted and baptizes
4. Saul of Tarsus as a final point, meet face to face the one persecuted
Bibliography
Bock, Darrell L., Acts, Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament, 2007, 354-372
Bruce, F. F., The Book of the Acts, The new International Commentary on the New Testament, 1988, 414-423
Brawley, Robert L. Luke-Acts and the Jews Conflict, Apology, and Conciliation. Scolars Press
Atlanta, Georgia. 1987, 73, 155
Cadbury, Henry J., The Book of Acts in History, New York, NJ; Harper Brothers, 1955
Conzelmann, Hans.Acts of the Apostles, A Commentary on the Acts of the ApostlesFortress Press, 1972, 76-77
Hengel, Martin, Acts and the History of Earliest Christianity, Wipf and Stock Publishers, Eugene, Oregon, 1979, 74
Towns, Elmer L. Theology for Today, Cengage LEARNING, M ason, Ohio, 2008, 68-69
Bibliography: Bock, Darrell L., Acts, Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament, 2007, 354-372 Bruce, F. F., The Book of the Acts, The new International Commentary on the New Testament, 1988, 414-423 Brawley, Robert L. Luke-Acts and the Jews Conflict, Apology, and Conciliation. Scolars Press Atlanta, Georgia. 1987, 73, 155 Cadbury, Henry J., The Book of Acts in History, New York, NJ; Harper Brothers, 1955 Conzelmann, Hans.Acts of the Apostles, A Commentary on the Acts of the ApostlesFortress Press, 1972, 76-77 Hengel, Martin, Acts and the History of Earliest Christianity, Wipf and Stock Publishers, Eugene, Oregon, 1979, 74 Towns, Elmer L. Theology for Today, Cengage LEARNING, M ason, Ohio, 2008, 68-69
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