2007-02-18 12:55:41 · 3 answers · asked by Eric G 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The Acts of the Apostles depicts Paul travelling and preaching Christianity throughout Asia Minor, and Greece as well. Althought Peter was shown a vision that indicated that Gentiles were as acceptable to God as Jews, he and the other apostles did not pursue ministries to the Gentiles before Paul. In fact, Paul had caused so much upset among the Judaizers (who insisted on imposing the mosaic Law on converts) that the apostles had to convene a council to decide whether Paul's missionary targets were legitimate. They ruled in his favor, and based on his efforts thus far, let him continue his proselytization of Gentiles.
2007-02-18 16:02:50 · answer #1 · answered by skepsis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He disagreed with Judaism, so he brought his own word to the non-Jews...when he was on the road to/from Damascus (can't remember which), but he apparently heard the voice of Jesus (or God)...so Paul decided it was his duty to spread the news of God amongst the gentiles (since the Jews already had something to belieev in)...does this make sense?
2007-02-18 13:11:21 · answer #2 · answered by -♦One-♦-Love♦- 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God has a sence of humor, doesn't he?
2007-02-18 13:14:42 · answer #3 · answered by J Z 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋