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Paul's missionary work expanded Christianity through out the Roman Empire. Many Gentiles and Jews were brought into faith with Jesus Christ as Savior. Even today almost 2000 years later Paul's missionary work and his letters to the churches have a profound effect in bringing many people to the Lord Jesus Christ. Paul was used mightily by God.
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∙ 8y agoThe importance of Paul's 'missionary journeys' must be established from Acts of the Apostles since, as Raymond E. Brown (An Introduction to the New Testament) says, the three journeys are only a convenient classification developed by students of Acts. In his undisputed letters Paul gives us no information about the first missionary journey, and Acts actually seems to contradict Paul's own account of his itinerary. Even the subsequent journeys in Acts seem problematic when compared with Paul's epistles, although some scholars see scope for them to have been historical. Given their absence from Paul's own account, and without confirmation from any other source, the three missionary journeys of Acts can not be considered historically important.
From a theological perspective, the journey to Cyprus was important, because it demonstrated Paul's extraordinary ability to perform the miracle of harming Elymas (bar-Jesus) by depriving him of his sight for a season. Paul himself had never mentioned the journey to Cyprus and never claimed to be capable of performing miracles. From the epistles alone it seems that Paul had not sought to cause others any harm in the course of his mission.
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What are three reasons livingstone undertook his journeys?
David Livingstone was a missionary so he went to Africa to spread the gospel to the people of Africa.
Who was with Paul on second missionary journey?
Silas (Acts 15:40) Timothy was added at Lystra Acts 16:1-3. Luke is the recognized author of Acts and has references later in chapter 16 that use the pronoun "we" so he was apparently with them on this trip.
What did David Livingstone do that was so important?
Went to Africa as a missionary and became a famous explorer and geographer.
Why does Paul began his journey?
Paul, originally called Saul, was a religious leader at the time of the early church, and he hated the new Christians, (or followers of The Way, as they were called at the time). After Stephen was martyred (Acts 7:54-8:1), Saul approved. He soon began to persecute the Christians. In Acts 9, he was riding to the town of Damascus to kill christians, when Jesus appeared to him on the road in bright light, knocked him off his horse, and blinded him for three days. God sent a man called Ananias to go to Saul and teach him the Gospel. Saul (or now Paul) was converted, and felt convicted to begin preaching the gospel. Days after he first believed, he already gave his first sermon, and followed God's call to plant churches in the area ever since.
How many missionary journeys did paul made before his first imprisonment in rome?
FourHe made 4 because he went to rome and sapin and then back to rome so I would include that as his 4rth journey.
Have you ever had missionary?
I presume you mean 'Have you ever had sex in the so-called missionary position?'. The answer is yes. The question could be read as asking if you have ever eaten a missionary.
What is the historical background of Paul's missionary journeys?
The three missionary journeys attributed to Paul are a convenient classification developed by students of Acts, whereas Paul's own epistles make no direct mention of them.In fact, his undisputed letters gives us no information about the first missionary journey, instead leading us on a quite different itinerary. He never even mentions the miracle in which Acts says he blinded Elymas the sorcerer and thereby converted Sergius Paulus, the deputy of the country, although he can be expected to have done so if this miracle really occurred.It may be somewhat possible to harmonise the second missionary journey with Paul's own account, but the third missionary journey (Acts l8:23-21:15) has been called into doubt by some scholars. For example Juirgen Becker denies any retum to Palestine or Syria but allows a possible visit to Galatia and Phrygia, reflecting the second visit hinted at in Gal 4:13.Scholars have long puzzled over the differences between Acts and Paul's epistles, with most accepting Paul whenever he differs from Acts. The background to the three missionary journeys must be found in Acts, and in the theological purpose of its author, rather than in history.
How do you introduce a missionary?
It depends on the church the missionary comes from. You'll have to ask the missionary what their title is. Some missionaries are refered to as brother, sister, elder, pastor, etc. When in doubt, address male missionaries as 'brother so-and-so' and female missionaries 'sister so-and-so'.
Why have les pauls long shaft?
It may be the wood is so thick so you have to make do with long shaft
Why is Ephesus so special?
There are couple of reasons. Ephesus was an ancient city of Greek Asia Minor in present-day western Turkey. Its temple, dedicated to Artemis, or in Roman times Diana, was one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Also, Saint Paul visited the city on his missionary journeys.
Is it correct to use at your journeys or on your journeys?
The correct phrase would be "on your journeys" when talking about being on a trip or traveling. For example: You have taken many photos on your journeys. However, you can say "at your journey's end". For example: Be sure to take many photos so you can share them at your journey's end.
Why is Saint Patrick's Day so important?
It is to commemorate Saint Patrick, a missionary who played a role in converting the inhabitants of Ireland to Christianity, (and, allegedly, drove the snakes out of Ireland).
