Jesus Christ appeared to Saul/Paul on his way to Damascus. Just because Paul probably did not see the actual resurrected Christ before He ascended, he did see Him at a later time, and that was enough to give Paul an apostleship. Christ appointed Paul an apostle to the Gentiles, that's you and me unless your Jewish.
No, Jesus Christ lived and conducted his ministry in the early 1st century AD, while St. Paul, also known as the apostle Paul, became a Christian after Jesus' death and resurrection. St. Paul's letters and teachings significantly influenced the early Christian church.
King Saul and Jesus were not contemporaneous: Jesus died about 32 or 33AD but King Saul died about 1010BC. However, Paul the Apostle came from Tarsus and changed his name to 'Saul 'upon his conversion.
Yes, although he was not a disciple of the living Jesus, he was an apostle and traditionally referred to as "the Apostle Paul" or "Saint Paul".
The apostle Paul, then known as Saul of Tarsus, was said to be a "young man" following the ascension of Christ (Acts 7:58), indicating that Jesus was born into the world well beforePaul.
The apostle Paul is often credited with spreading the teachings of Jesus the farthest and most effectively. Through his missionary journeys and letters, he helped establish early Christian communities throughout the Mediterranean world.
Even though Paul never did meet Jesus, he always claimed and worked for Jesus as his apostle.
Reliable? Hmm. Peter knew the most about Jesus but was not reliable. I'd say that Paul was the most reliable witness.
No, the Apostle Paul was not present for the Sermon on the Mount. The Sermon on the Mount, which includes teachings of Jesus such as the Beatitudes, is found in the Gospel of Matthew and is believed to have occurred early in Jesus' ministry. Paul, originally known as Saul of Tarsus, did not become a follower of Jesus until after the crucifixion and resurrection, as described in the Book of Acts.
The Apostle Paul was one of Jesus' followers, one of the 12 apostles. He spread the word of Jesus to people.
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No, Jesus Christ lived and conducted his ministry in the early 1st century AD, while St. Paul, also known as the apostle Paul, became a Christian after Jesus' death and resurrection. St. Paul's letters and teachings significantly influenced the early Christian church.
No, Paul was an apostle of Jesus Christ. Apostle means, "One sent with a special message or commission". Jesus commissioned Paul as the "Apostle to the Gentiles" (Romans 11:13). Paul's ministry was in line with Jesus' doctrines. There were no conflicts.
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No, Paul was not one of Jesus' first disciples from Galilee. Originally known as Saul of Tarsus, he became a follower of Jesus after the crucifixion and resurrection. His conversion occurred on the road to Damascus, and he became an influential apostle, spreading Christianity primarily to Gentile communities.
King Saul and Jesus were not contemporaneous: Jesus died about 32 or 33AD but King Saul died about 1010BC. However, Paul the Apostle came from Tarsus and changed his name to 'Saul 'upon his conversion.
Saul of Tarsus also known as 'Apostle' Paul.
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