1. (25 Points) Discuss Paul’s background, conversion and some of his views/teachings that may have made him different than the Apostles in Jerusalem. The Apostle Paul’s background is actually quite interesting. Paul was born the son of a Pharisee, who believed strongly in the resurrection. Paul, like his father, also grew up to be a Pharisee. Paul believed very strongly in the Law of God and the importance of obeying the Law of God, …showed first 75 words of 565 total…

…showed last 75 words of 565 total…restored. He was immediately baptized and began preaching about Jesus Christ. Unlike some of the other Apostles, Paul did not retell the stories and miracles of Jesus, but instead Paul centered his gospel on the death, burial and resurrection of Christ. Paul also went on many missionary journeys trying to evangelize the people of Corinth, Eastern Turkey, Greece and even Spain. He developed many churches on his journeys. Sadly Paul died sometime around 60 to 63 AD.