The Apostle Paul Part V: Paul's Resume

Paul's Resume

What would Paul's resume look like?

·Citizen of Rome · Place of Birth: Tarsus, Rome·
Saul/Paul
Objective
I earnestly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed but will have sufficient courage so that now, as always, Christ has been exalted in my life. For me to live is Christ and to die is gain. Philippians 1:20-21
Experience
See Specific Books		Worldwide
Writer Gifted writer of thirteen books of the New Testament What Christians believe about Christ: Romans, Galatians, Ephesians, Colossians, Church Problems: I Corinthians, Christian Life and Community: Ephesians, Colossians, Paul’s Authority as an Apostle: II Corinthians, Galatians Encouragement of Young Believers: Philippians, I Thessalonians, Correction of False Teachings: Galatians, Colossians, II Thessalonians, Advice to Individuals: I & II Timothy, Titus, Philemon
Acts 13, 17		Worldwide
Preacher A heart-stirring preacher who relied on Scripture and appealed to historical facts and prophecy.
Acts 13-15, 18-21, 28:30-31 2 Cor. 12-13		Worldwide
Missionary Three fruitful missionary journeys. His combined trips, by land and sea, equal more than 13,000 miles. Credited with founding churches in Corinth, Berea, Thessalonica, Philippi, Athens, Ephesus, Pisidian Antioch, Iconium, Lystra, Perga, Cyprus and probably Spain as well. The First Missionary Journey of Paul (c. 46-49) saw him travel to Cyprus, Perga, Antioch, Iconium, Lystra and Derbe with Barnabas and John-Mark, founding a number of churches. The Second Missionary Journey of Paul (51-54 AD) was with Silas, through Phyrgia, Galatia, Mysia and Troas, where he received instruction from the Holy Spirit to go to Macedonia, so they immediately traveled to Philippi, Thessalonica, Berea, Athens and Corinth, then back through Ephesus to Jerusalem and eventually again to Antioch, with the more successful missionary work in Macedonia, Corinth and Ephesus. The Third Missionary Journey of Paul (54-58 AD) was with Timothy. Leaving Antioch, they traveled all over Galatia and Phyrgia, and arrived in Ephesus where he stayed for about three years. From Ephesus, Paul may have made another trip to Corinth (as he mentions three trips to Corinth) but certainly traveled through Macedonia (probably Thessalonica, Philippi and Berea) and maybe Illyricum. From there he traveled to Greece (Athens and Corinth), then headed back to Jerusalem for the last time, through Troas, Miletus, Tyre and Caeserea.
Acts 9:1-17		Road to Damascus
Apostle of Jesus Christ Became a believer through Divine intervention.

Acts 8:1-4			Jerusalem
Persecutor of the Christian Church Enthusiastically endeavored to stamp out the Christian faith.
Acts 23:6, Philippians 3:5			Jerusalem
Pharisee Pharisee by birth as he was the son of Pharisees. Pharisee by belief and choice.
Acts 18:3			Tarsus
Tentmaker
Education
Galatians 1:15-24			Worldwide
Christian Education Ten years training in Arabia, Damascus, Jerusalem, Syria, and Cilicia, spent much time in the study of Scripture and in prayer. Spent extensive time with Christian believers.
Acts 22:3, Philippians 3:5			Jerusalem
Hebrew Training Studied under the great philosopher, Gamaliel. Familiar with Greek poets, philosophers, and literature. Circumcised, memorized extensive scriptures, familiar with Jewish history.
Acts 18:3			Tarsus
Tentmaker/Leatherworker Educated through direct experience working side by side with experienced tentmakers and leatherworkers. Successfully completed all apprentice requirements.
References
Gamaliel, Philosopher, Acts 22:3 Barnabas, Missionary Trip Partner, Trip #1, Acts 13-15 Priscilla & Aquila, Tentmakers Acts 18 Timothy, Minister to the Church at Corinth
Interests
Travel, adventure, teaching, preaching, reading, studying.