Meaning Of Paul's Conversation

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All of Paul’s writings and conversations each have there own meaning. These three are no exception to that they each have their own purpose and meaning. Acts nine tells us about the expansion of Christianity beyond the borders of Judea. This is why when most people ask about how did Christianity spread around the world normally the response is take a closer look at the book of Acts and you will receive your answer. Chapter twenty-two, and twenty six talk about Paul’s speeches and how he was sharing his testimony with those who would listen about what the Lord did for him. In these chapters part of Paul’s main was to let these people know that Gods plan was not to interfere with there religion of Judaism instead it was to show them the light of God. In twenty-six it tells us how Paul went before the king and shared his testimony with him to share what God had done for him and his people.
Each of these passages is similar in their own way because they
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They where all very important in their own way towards helping Paul’s ministry. Galatians 1:13-16 talks about how Paul shares his past and how God has grace for him even though he had done many bad things in his life. 1 Corinthians 15:8-10 talks again about Gods grace and forgiveness towards Paul even thought he had done so many bad things during his life as Saul. Each of these verse about Paul had the same underlying theme that God is a forgiving a merciful father who is there to show us the way through those who believe. Its amazing to look at Saul and Paul’s story and compare the to and see the major change that took place when God intervened and made him a new person. I feel this is how we should be when we receive Jesus as our personal savior we should change and let his light shine to the darkest parts of the world and to those who have no relationship with the

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