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Acts 9:26, 27 - And when Saul had come to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples; but they were all afraid of him, and did not believe that he was a disciple. But Barnabastook him and brought him to the apostles. And he declared to them how he had seen the Lord on the road, and that He had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus. [NKJV]
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∙ 12y agoAfter this visit to Jerusalem, Paul went to Syria and Cilicia, then after a further fourteen years, returned to Jerusalem, where he met James, Cephus and John.
An alternative story can be found in Acts of the Apostles, written some decades after the death of Paul. This says that Paul was blinded by a light and heard the voice of Jesus, then was taken sightless and helpless to Damascus, whereAnanias taught him the gospel. Driven out of Damascus by the Jews, he went to Jerusalem, where he was introduced to the apostles by Barnabas (Acts 9:27).
Paul's own account is to be preferred because of problems in Acts. The story of Paul's conversion seems to be based on the ancient play called the Bacchae by Euripides; the trip to Damascus contradicts Paul's own account, where he went to Arabia then Damascus; Paul said that he was let down in a basket to escape the city soldiers, apparently for preaching to pagans, whereas Acts says that he was let down in a basket to escape the Jews for preaching to other Jews. It is more likely that Paul knew of Peter and James by reputation, and found his own way to their homes in Jerusalem, after some years in Arabia and Damascus.
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In acts who dragged off men and women in attempt to destroy the church of Jerusalem?
saul who is also called paul
When was Jerusalem's Church created?
Jerusalem's Church was created in 1879.
Did Paul meet the disciples of Jesus?
Yes, Paul did meet some of the disciples of Jesus. He met with Peter and James, as recorded in the Bible, and received their approval for his mission to preach to the Gentiles.
What was the problem that Paul faced with the most prominent group of believers in Jerusalem?
The church in Corinth was a troublesome church, with leaders fighting amoungthemselves and even being caught in adultery.
Why did Paul go to Jerusalem after several years?
In his Epistle to the Galatians, Paul said that after his conversion, he travelled to Arabia, then Damascus (bypassing Jerusalem), Jerusalem, then Syria and Cilicia, and then, after a period of fourteen years, back to Jerusalem (Galatians 1:17-2:1).Paul's second visit to Jerusalem was so that he could communicate, to the leaders of the Jerusalem church, the gospel that he was preaching among the gentiles. He says he communicated this privately to the men of reputation in Jerusalem so that he should not run in vain, perhaps meaning that he wished to avoid a public disagreement over doctrine.
Where was the council of Jerusalem?
The Council of Jerusalem was the Church Council held at Jerusalem.
Did Paul preach in Judea?
In his epistles, Paul only mentions going to Jerusalem, in Judea, briefly to explain to the brethren of the Jerusalem church the gospel he taught and to get their agreement for the admission of gentiles, without circumcision or adherence to Jewish dietary laws. He says nothing about preaching in Judea.
When was General Church of the New Jerusalem created?
General Church of the New Jerusalem was created in 1890.
Where was the Council of Jerusalem held?
The Council of Jerusalem was the Church Council held at Jerusalem.
Did john Lennon meet paul at school?
No they never went to school together. They met at this church music thing where the quarrymen were playing and Paul saw John there. Then Paul introduced George to John.( George and Paul met at school)
James head of the early church?
James, also known as James the Just, was a prominent leader in the early Christian church in Jerusalem. He was the leader of the Jerusalem Council and played a key role in shaping the early Christian community. James was the half-brother of Jesus and is considered a significant figure in early Christian history.
Where was the first Christian church formed?
It was formed in Jerusalem by Jesus Christ and given to the Apostle Peter to be the Head of it. Paul the Apostle to the Gentiles spread the "good news" around the world and started the Church in Rome.
