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hillsbororiver:
We can see Paul is the most prolific writer in the NT, why exactly is that? There were eleven that actually walked with Jesus during His ministry and one who betrayed Him who met an abrupt end by his own hand.

Why is the Christian slayer, the one who had to be forcefully converted the one who was entrusted to spread His Gospel to the Gentiles,(the rest of the world outside Judaism), given the commission to communicate His Words through scripture? Why is the self proclaimed "chief sinner" the one entrusted to spreading His Word to all the diverse peoples, why are his writings recorded in scripture?

1Ti 1:15  This is a faithfu saying and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.

Any thoughts or comments?

Joe


 

gmik:
That is an interesting topic.  Hope for more learned replies than mine..

That false prophet Miranda (from the youtube) at first said he was Paul reincarnated.  Then he said that Paul was the gospel we should be following.  I think the Concordant concern think the same way.

I always wondered if Paul knew his letters were really more than just letters and would be read 2000 years later? Why did God want the Chief of sinners to be the one to spread the gospel?  Why was he so succesfull at it?? He was a Roman citizen, could read & write, parents were well off, intelligent, single.  He did have a good resume for an author!

Paul is such an example to me of the way to live life in the Spirit. He willingly left all secular living behind and gave 100% for the gospel. Yet he was not perfect. I don't know if we can or will know, but God sure picked a good one!

gena

Andy_MI:
What a great topic Joe!

Check this out:

1Ti 1:15-16 Rotherham
(15)  Faithful, the saying! and, of all acceptance, worthy,—that, Christ Jesus, came into the world, sinners, to save: of whom, the chief, am, I;—
(16)  Nevertheless, on this account, was mercy shewn me,—that, in me, the chief, Christ Jesus might shew forth his entire longsuffering, for an ensample of them about to believe on him unto life age-abiding.

I get the feeling the our Lord was showing us something very important here.

Since the Lord Jesus Christ can save the worst sinner that ever lived, I don't see him having a problem saving all men. 

And here's another thought:

Act 9:3-6 KJ2000
(3)  And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:
(4)  And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?
(5)  And he said, Who are you, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom you persecute: it is hard for you to kick against the goads.
(6)  And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what will you have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told you what you must do.

Where was the supposed "free will" that is taught in most churches?

Talk about being "dragged" to Christ..wow!

He was converted in the length of time it takes to fall off a horse!

Peace,

Andy

Patrick:
I really like verse 5 of Act 9 were Saul says, "Who are you, Lord?" Saul knew this was someone of a very high power and recognized Him as a Lord (supreme in authority). I can only imagine his thoughts when Jesus said, "I am Jesus whom you persecute."

hillsbororiver:
Thank you for your great responses Gena and Andy.


--- Quote from: Patrick on October 19, 2006, 12:25:10 AM ---I really like verse 5 of Act 9 were Saul says, "Who are you, Lord?" Saul knew this was someone of a very high power and recognized Him as a Lord (supreme in authority). I can only imagine his thoughts when Jesus said, "I am Jesus whom you persecute."



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Patrick, I have also thought about what an intense experience that must have been for Saul/Paul.

Thank you all again,

Joe

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