Paul liked to emphasize that his knowledge and training came directly from Jesus. However, Paul was not a direct physical disciple of Jesus... even though their paths could have crossed in Jerusalem.
"I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that the gospel I preached is not of human origin. I did not receive it from any human source, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ." (Galatians 1:11-12)
Paul
There is no apostle named John Paul. There is an apostle named John and another apostle named Paul.
He called himself the Apostle to the Gentiles.
There is no apostle named John Paul. There is an apostle named John and another apostle named Paul.
Paul wasn't stoned - he was beheaded.
Yes, Paul from the New Testament is considered to be an Apostle. He is often referred to as the "Apostle Paul" and played a significant role in spreading Christianity throughout the Roman Empire.
Discipled Churches in Corinth, Galatia, Ephesus and Philipi...spread the gospel to the Romans
OpinionI would say Apostle Paul wherever I use 'Apostle' as a title, in the same way as I would say Mr Smith, with 'Mr' capitalised. Less frequently, I would write 'apostle' uncapitalised if I did not intend it as a title, for example where 'apostle' is the subject of the sentence, and Paul is addressed. Use capitals to be on the safe side.
Luke was a companion of Paul, and not a apostle.
No, the Apostle Paul was not a Sadducee. He was a Pharisee before his conversion to Christianity.
no
he was not