Part 14 – Paul (Saul): “Lord, What Do You Want Me to Do?” (Acts 9:1–22)
1. Name & Context Saul of Tarsus, later known as Paul, was a zealous Pharisee, a scholar of the Law,…
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Part 9 – Demas: The Missionary Who Loved the World
Key Verse “Demas, because he loved this present world, has deserted me and has gone to Thessalonica.”— 2 Timothy 4…
24: Paul’s Evangelistic Preaching on the Sabbath
Theme: Evangelism, Synagogue Strategy, and Sabbath as a Gospel Opportunity 1. Introduction In the book of Acts, the Apostle Paul…
Chapter 1: Two Roads to One Lord
Jerusalem glowed with dawn light, its stone streets still cool beneath merchants’ sandals. Olive trees along Zion’s slopes whispered in…
Chapter 2: James and Paul – Faith and Works
Jerusalem bustled beneath the midday sun. Pilgrims wove through narrow streets, bringing lambs for sacrifice and silver coins for temple…
Chapter 3: The Council of Jerusalem – Law and Liberty
The assembly hall fell silent as elders gathered under its sturdy wooden beams. Light streamed through narrow windows, illuminating the…
Chapter 4: Men from James – Table Fellowship Torn
Antioch stirred with life as dawn spread gold across its rooftops. Greek merchants opened their stalls, the scent of spiced…
Chapter 5: The Silent Quill – Letters of Faith
Night settled over Jerusalem, cloaking its streets in quiet darkness. Lamps flickered in narrow windows, casting golden pools of light…
Chapter 6: Vows and Accusations – The Temple Scene
Jerusalem hummed with morning life. Pilgrims pressed through narrow lanes carrying baskets of offerings. Bronze trumpets echoed from the Temple…
Chapter 7: Martyrs’ Crown
Years passed like fleeting shadows before dawn. Empires shifted. Synagogues scattered. Churches rose in hidden rooms, their oil lamps flickering…
Chapter 8: Pillars and Paths United
The noise of the world faded like a dying echo. Empires crumbled to sand. Cities rose and fell. Generations passed…
Article 7: Paul and Peter: Conflict over Gentile Inclusion in the Early Church
1. Introduction The dispute between Paul and Peter regarding Gentile inclusion, notably recorded in Galatians 2:11–21, represents a seminal conflict…
Article 9: Paul and Barnabas: Disagreement over John Mark in Acts 15:36–41
1. Introduction The disagreement between Paul and Barnabas over John Mark, recorded in Acts 15:36–41, illustrates early Christian leadership tensions…
Article 1: Paul and Barnabas – Disagreement over John Mark’s Participation
1. IntroductionThe New Testament records a notable disagreement between the apostles Paul and Barnabas concerning John Mark’s involvement in their…
Article 2: Paul and Peter – Conflict over Gentile Inclusion and Jewish Customs
1. IntroductionA pivotal moment in the early Christian church’s theological development is the confrontation between the apostles Paul and Peter…
Article 7: Paul and Barnabas Versus Judaizers – Theological Conflict over the Law
1. IntroductionThe early Christian church faced significant theological challenges, particularly regarding the relationship between the Mosaic Law and Gentile converts.…
Article 10: James and Paul – Divergent Emphases on Faith and Works
1. IntroductionThe epistles of James and Paul present apparent tensions regarding the role of faith and works in salvation. Both…
Article 12: Paul and Silas – Disagreement Over John Mark and Subsequent Separation
1. IntroductionThe early Christian mission faced challenges not only from external opposition but also from interpersonal disagreements among leaders. An…
Article 15: Paul and Elymas the Sorcerer – Direct Confrontation in Cyprus
1. IntroductionThe encounter between Paul and Elymas the sorcerer during the early missionary journey illustrates the conflict between the gospel…
Article 24: Conflicts of James and Paul (Law of Moses)
1. Circumcision and the Law of Moses Biblical Context: Nature of the Tension: Implications: 2. Association with the “Men from…
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1. Paul’s Proof of Jesus as the Christ: Scriptural, Historical, and Theological Foundations
Introduction Understanding how the Apostle Paul proves that Jesus is the Christ—the promised Messiah—is foundational to grasping Pauline theology and…
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2. The Divine and Human Messiah: Incarnation and Exaltation in Paul’s Thought
Introduction Paul’s Christology profoundly embraces both the full humanity and full divinity of Jesus as the Messiah. This article explores…
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3. Jesus’ Death and Resurrection: The Centrepiece of Pauline Christology
Introduction The death and resurrection of Jesus stand at the heart of Paul’s proclamation that Jesus is the Christ. This…
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4. Ethics as Participation in Christ’s New Life: The Teaching of Romans
Introduction Paul’s letter to the Romans not only presents Jesus as the Messiah but also calls believers to live ethically…
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5. Freedom and Spirit-Led Living: Ethical Living in Galatians
Introduction Paul’s letter to the Galatians strongly emphasizes Christian freedom rooted in faith in Christ the Messiah, contrasting it with…
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7. The Church as the Body of Christ: Identity and Unity in Romans and 1 Corinthians
Introduction Paul’s ecclesiology is deeply rooted in his Christology. In Romans and 1 Corinthians, he describes the church as the…
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8. The New Covenant People: Equality and Freedom in the Church (Galatians)
Introduction In Galatians, Paul presents the church as the new covenant community established through faith in Christ, the Messiah. This…
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9. The Church Called to Imitate Christ: Humility and Mission in Philippians
Introduction Paul’s letter to the Philippians emphasizes the church’s calling to imitate the Messiah’s humility and exaltation. This article examines…
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10. Interconnection of Christology, Ethics, and Ecclesiology in Pauline Theology
Introduction Paul’s theology is a unified whole where Christology, ethics, and ecclesiology are deeply interconnected. This article explores how Paul’s…
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11. Applying Pauline Theology in Today’s Church and Christian Life
Introduction Paul’s integrated theology of Christology, ethics, and ecclesiology offers timeless guidance for contemporary Christian communities and individual believers. This…
Lessons from Paul and Peter’s Conflict (Contents)
1. Introduction — The Apostolic Foundations of Early Church Leadership 2. Early Interactions: Cooperation and Differences Between Paul and Peter…
1. Introduction — The Apostolic Foundations of Early Church Leadership
1. Introduction The early Christian church was shaped profoundly by the ministries of the apostles Peter and Paul, whose leadership…
2. Early Interactions: Cooperation and Differences Between Paul and Peter
1. Introduction The ministries of Paul and Peter intersected during the formative years of the early church, reflecting both cooperation…
3. Galatians 2: The Antioch Incident — A Detailed Exegesis of Paul and Peter’s Conflict
1. Introduction The confrontation between Paul and Peter at Antioch, recorded in Galatians 2:11-21, is a pivotal moment revealing early…
4. Circumcision, Law, and Gospel: The Theological Core of the Paul-Peter Dispute
1. Introduction The conflict between Paul and Peter at Antioch centres on profound theological issues regarding the Mosaic Law, particularly…
5. Paul’s Theology of Grace and Freedom
1. Introduction Paul’s theology of grace and freedom stands at the heart of his apostolic mission and theological conflict with…
6. Peter’s Role and Perspective in the Early Church
1. Introduction While Paul’s mission to the Gentiles and theological emphases are well documented, Peter’s role as a leader within…
7. Resolution of Conflict: Unity in Diversity within the Early Church
1. Introduction The confrontation between Paul and Peter, while highlighting theological and cultural tensions, ultimately contributed to a resolution that…
8. The Impact of Paul and Peter’s Interaction on Early Church Structure and Mission
1. Introduction The dynamic relationship between Paul and Peter significantly influenced the development of the early church’s structure and mission…
9. Lessons from Paul and Peter’s Conflict for Today’s Church
1. Introduction The historical conflict and reconciliation between Paul and Peter offer enduring lessons for contemporary churches navigating theological diversity,…
Conflict of Paul an Peter (Contents)
Chapter 1: Two Apostles, One Mission Chapter 2: Paths Crossing at Antioch Chapter 3: The Confrontation at Antioch Chapter 4:…
Chapter 1: Two Apostles, One Mission
Paul and Peter: Conflict, Theology, and Reconciliation in the Early Church The room in Jerusalem was dimly lit by flickering…
Chapter 2: Paths Crossing at Antioch
Paul and Peter: Conflict, Theology, and Reconciliation in the Early Church The bustling city of Antioch was alive with voices…
Chapter 3: The Confrontation at Antioch
Paul and Peter: Conflict, Theology, and Reconciliation in the Early Church The evening air hung heavy in the room where…
Chapter 4: Circumcision, Law, and the Gospel
Paul and Peter: Conflict, Theology, and Reconciliation in the Early Church Later that evening, after the confrontation, Paul and Peter…
Chapter 5: Grace and Freedom
Paul and Peter: Conflict, Theology, and Reconciliation in the Early Church The flicker of the oil lamp cast long shadows…
Chapter 6: Peter’s Role and Perspective in the Early Church
Paul and Peter: Conflict, Theology, and Reconciliation in the Early Church Jerusalem’s streets bustled with pilgrims and disciples. In the…
Chapter 7: Resolution of Conflict — Unity in Diversity
Paul and Peter: Conflict, Theology, and Reconciliation in the Early Church The council gathered in Jerusalem, the air thick with…
Chapter 8: Shaping the Church — Structure and Mission
Paul and Peter: Conflict, Theology, and Reconciliation in the Early Church The church in Jerusalem stood as the heart of…
Chapter 9: Lessons for the Church Today
Paul and Peter: Conflict, Theology, and Reconciliation in the Early Church As the church gathered in homes and halls across…