serve to make him an effective leader in the Church, especially in the churches he founded?
2007-04-17 10:08:26 · 7 answers · asked by Michelle M 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Only by the saving grace of the Lord Jesus.
1 Timothy 1:14-16
And the grace of our Lord was exceedingly abundant, with faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief. However, for this reason I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show all longsuffering, as a pattern to those who are going to believe on Him for everlasting life.
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"I am a great sinner. Thank God we have a Great Savior" - X-slave trader, John Newton in the movie "Amazing Grace"
2007-04-17 10:10:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paul's story as a christian persecutor and subsequent turn around is an example. It also teaches us at least two principles. 1: One principle is that God uses whom he will. 2: that even the worst can be forgiven . And it is these worst that are forgiven that are most willing to go the extra mile for god. That is why it is written that " Where there is little forgiveness there is little love. Where there is a lot of forgiveness there is a lot of love" .
2007-04-17 10:33:33 · answer #2 · answered by swindled 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paul use to be a zealous persecutor of the new Christians, but after his vision of Jesus, he repented and became a zealot for Christ.
2007-04-17 10:19:32 · answer #3 · answered by holy_bro 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was an Apostle.
Probably the greatest of them.
He was specially endowed with God's Holy Spirit.
He was selected by Jesus after Jesus resurrected.
He did more to further the spread of Christianity then any of them.
He made great missionary trips.
He was used to write 60% of the New Testament.
He was beheaded for his faith.
He will be one of the judges.
I think that he will be one of them that is seated next to Jesus.
He was my brother.
2007-04-17 10:19:23 · answer #4 · answered by chris p 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You get to keep your Personality when you get Saved!
You just change directions on how to use your Talents and Gifts.
Paul was very serious person befor he got Saved, after Salvation, Paul was very serious Christian!
See?
Ditto............
2007-04-17 10:15:28 · answer #5 · answered by maguyver727 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Paulianity is alive and well. Unfortunately, no one should believe very much of what he said at all.
2007-04-17 10:11:26 · answer #6 · answered by Gorgeoustxwoman2013 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm...
Sounds like a HOMEWORK question to me!
I'll give you a one word hint: PERSPECTIVE!
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2007-04-17 10:12:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋