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Fortunately, Paul himself gives us a clear answer to this question. He spoke to no one, but immediately went to Arabia, before returning to Damascus. Galatians 1:15-17: 15. But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother's womb, and called me by his grace, 16. To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood: 17. Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which were apostles before me; but I went into Arabia, and returned again unto Damascus.
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After Saint Paul became a Christian, he became a missionary and traveled extensively to spread the teachings of Jesus Christ. He wrote numerous letters that now form part of the New Testament and played a significant role in establishing early Christian communities.
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∙ 13y agoActs of the Apostles is quite clear that Paul's conversion was a sudden miraculous experience, in which he heard the voice of Jesus, was blinded, was taken to Damascus where he was miraculously cured of his blindness and taught the gospel.
Paul's own epistles never mention the blinding light of Acts and suggest that his conversion came about via a developing realisation that God "was pleased to reveal his Son in (or by means of) me." Had this passage said that God "was pleased to reveal his Son to me," there would still be a case for a dramatic conversion experience, but Burton L. Mack (Who Wrote the New Testament) says that the Greek words translate as the former, indicating a gradual realisation by Paul of his mission. He did not go to Damascus, but went to Arabia instead. Later, he went to Jerusalem to tell the brethren of the gospel that he taught among the Gentiles, evidence that whatever gospel he taught it was not the same as taught in the Jerusalem church and did not come from its disciples, thus negating the conversion story in Acts.
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∙ 12y agoThe Apostle Paul was one of Jesus' followers, one of the 12 apostles. He spread the word of Jesus to people.
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∙ 11y agoBecause he was an Apostle of Our Lord and he died as a Martyr for the faith.
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∙ 8y agoPaul achieved a few great things like he was the greatest evangelist ever, started the first church, and wrote one of his many books in jail. He also died the death of a martyr.
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Before this saint became a Christian he was called Saul?
Before Paul became a Christian he was called Saul. When he became a Christian his name was changed from Saul to Paul
What faith was Saint Paul?
Saint Paul was a devout follower of Jesus Christ and played a crucial role in spreading Christianity throughout the Roman Empire. He was originally a Pharisee and a persecutor of Christians before his conversion on the road to Damascus.
What was Saint Paul's name before he became a Christian?
Saul of Tarsus
What was Saint Paul's religion before he became a Christian?
Saint Paul was a devout Jew and a Pharisee before he converted to Christianity.
What year did Paul become a saint?
A Christian tradition is that Paul was executed by Emperor Nero around 64 CE, but there is no evidence to support this belief. In fact, we do not know when Paul died, although it is generally believed that he was still evangelising into the late fifties and even early sixties of the first century.
Was Saint Peter a Christian?
Originally Peter was a Jew but became a Christian.
Was Saint Paul religious?
Yes, Saint Paul was religious. He was a devout Jew before his conversion to Christianity and played a significant role in spreading the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Why is Saint Paul the patron saint of tent makers and public relations?
Before Paul became an apostle he was employed as a tent maker. Once he was an apostle he took it upon himself to argue the position of non-Jewish converts to the new Christian Church.
Was Paul named a saint when he died?
Yes he was, because he was Martyred for the faith.
When did the pope become a Christian?
The pope became a Christian at the time of Saint Peter the first pope.
Who is the saint for wisdom and knowledge in a christian world?
Saint Paul is sometimes considered the saint of Wisdom but not always. There is multiple saints that could be known as the patron saint of wisdom but Saint Paul will most likely be the best choice.
What made Saint Paul a saint?
The early Christian community declared Paul to be a saint. There was no official canonization process in place at the time. However, dying as a martyr was an automatic ticket to sainthood.
