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In his epistle (letter) to the Romans, Paul refers to himself as an "apostle to the Gentiles."
Romans 11:13, 14 - For I speak to you Gentiles; inasmuch as I am an apostle to the Gentiles, I magnify my ministry, if by any means I may provoke to jealousy those who are my flesh and save some of them. [NKJV]
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Why was Saint Paul known as the apostle of the gentiles?
Paul, in the Bible, was an Israelite and an apostle of Jesus Christ. (Eph 1:1; Php 3:5)Initially, the Christian message was preached almost exclusively to those of the Jewish faith. (e.g. Matt 10:5-6, 15:24; Acts 9:20-25)However, in due course this ministry was expanded to include non-Jews, i.e. gentiles, (Matt 28:19,20; Acts chapters 10,11; 15:7) and Paul took a lead in this new evangelising focus. (Romans 15:15,16; Gal 1:15-17; 2:1-10, especially verses 7, 8)On this basis, Paul accurately describes himself as an apostle to the gentiles. (Rom 1:1, 11:13)Romans 11:13, some translations:Paul said: "I am ...... the apostle to the Gentiles ~NIV... an apostle to the Gentiles ~Moffat, RSV, GNB... a missionary to the Gentiles ~NEB... a special messenger to you Gentiles ~Living Bible... the apostle of the nations ~KJVA:The Apostle Paul wasn't one of the twelve disciples/apostles. Matthew 10:1-10 and Acts 1:21-26. The Apostle Paul is the Apostle of and to the gentiles; our Apostle. He is a distinct Apostle, and he was the first member of the church which is the body of Christ, so the body of Christ started in Acts 9, when he was saved. Paul didn't start it, God did.Acts 9:15 The Lord told Ananias that He had chosen Paul to bear His name before the Gentiles. This is only one reference to Paul and the Gentiles.Additionally:Much of the New Testament is instruction in the laws and ways of God, written by Paul, and addressed to the churches he planted: the Romans, Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians and Thessalonianswere all GENTILES.So, Paul becoming known as 'the apostle of or to the Gentiles' was not a difficult or all that mysterious of a leap.
What was the mission of Saint Paul the Apostle?
Roman Catholic AnswerTo preach Jesus Christ and His Gospel to the Gentiles.
Did Paul spend 3 years with Christ to become an Apostle?
No, Saul of Tarsus, who was latter called the Apostle Paul, was specially called by God to go to the gentiles predominantly (Kings and lost Tribes of Israel as well).
Who was the first apostle?
Paul, formerly the devout Jew known as Saul, was the apostle of the gentiles. This was because Paul took the message of the gospel to the Gentiles, instead of only preaching to the Jewish people.
What was Saul of Tarsus' job after his conversion?
After his conversion Paul (Saul) became an apostle to the gentiles. He primarily preached to these non-Jews.
Was Saint Paul an apostle to?
He called himself the Apostle to the Gentiles.
What is a nickname for the Saint Paul?
He is sometimes known as the "Apostle of the Gentiles" or "Apostle to the Gentiles."
Who is the apostle to the Gentiles whose letters you read in the bible?
Paul was the apostle to the Gentiles.
Who first to preach to the Gentiles?
That was Saint Paul, who believed that God had given him the authority to be an apostle even though he was not one of the original 12 and had never known Jesus. Saint Paul believed that the message of Jesus was for all people, so he converted Gentiles into the Christian community. This angered some Palestinian Christians.Paul the Apostle was known as the 'Apostle to the Gentiles.' He undertook a number of missionary journeys in which he preached to the gentiles.
Is a lamb an apostle of the gentiles?
No. The apostle to the Gentiles was Paul. He was a plain ordinary man chosen by God to tell the Gentiles of the Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is described as the "Lamb of God".
Who is the patron saint of the Gentiles?
I know of no patron saint of the gentiles. However, St. Paul is called the Apostle of the Gentiles.
Who was responsible for the conversion of the gentiles to Christianity?
It was the apostle Paul .
Apostle who preached Christianity to the Gentiles?
it was paul _will_
. St. Paul was a follower of Jesus who spread Jesus and rsquo teachings to people other than the Jews. St. Paul thought of himself as an apostle to which of these people?
To the gentiles = any non Jewish people Romans 11:13 For I speak to you Gentiles; inasmuch as I am an apostle to the Gentiles, .....................
What did St Paul thought of himself as an apostle to which of these people?
The Gentiles
Why was Saint Paul known as the apostle of the gentiles?
Paul, in the Bible, was an Israelite and an apostle of Jesus Christ. (Eph 1:1; Php 3:5)Initially, the Christian message was preached almost exclusively to those of the Jewish faith. (e.g. Matt 10:5-6, 15:24; Acts 9:20-25)However, in due course this ministry was expanded to include non-Jews, i.e. gentiles, (Matt 28:19,20; Acts chapters 10,11; 15:7) and Paul took a lead in this new evangelising focus. (Romans 15:15,16; Gal 1:15-17; 2:1-10, especially verses 7, 8)On this basis, Paul accurately describes himself as an apostle to the gentiles. (Rom 1:1, 11:13)Romans 11:13, some translations:Paul said: "I am ...... the apostle to the Gentiles ~NIV... an apostle to the Gentiles ~Moffat, RSV, GNB... a missionary to the Gentiles ~NEB... a special messenger to you Gentiles ~Living Bible... the apostle of the nations ~KJVA:The Apostle Paul wasn't one of the twelve disciples/apostles. Matthew 10:1-10 and Acts 1:21-26. The Apostle Paul is the Apostle of and to the gentiles; our Apostle. He is a distinct Apostle, and he was the first member of the church which is the body of Christ, so the body of Christ started in Acts 9, when he was saved. Paul didn't start it, God did.Acts 9:15 The Lord told Ananias that He had chosen Paul to bear His name before the Gentiles. This is only one reference to Paul and the Gentiles.Additionally:Much of the New Testament is instruction in the laws and ways of God, written by Paul, and addressed to the churches he planted: the Romans, Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians and Thessalonianswere all GENTILES.So, Paul becoming known as 'the apostle of or to the Gentiles' was not a difficult or all that mysterious of a leap.
Why weren't Gentiles drawn to Christianity?
But they most certainly were and Paul was their specially appointed Apostle by God.
