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Post 6 – Interpret and apply one of Paul's messages for us today

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Post 6 – Interpret and apply one of Paul's messages for us today

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Paul's epistles contain messages that are still relevant to how we live our lives today. Paul presents the idea that being selfless and humble is essential to being a part of the Christian religion, as this is how Jesus lived, in Philippians 2:1-5. This is still true in today's world, and it applies to everyone, especially the wealthy and powerful. In our greed-ridden world, this verse encourages us to choose humility over hubris.

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Post 5 – Identify and explain a cultural challenge for Paul that  is revealed in one of his epistles

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Post 5 – Identify and explain a cultural challenge for Paul that  is revealed in one of his epistles

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In Galatians, Paul addresses the cultural issue of circumcision. A common notion among Jewish Christians at the time was that if a Gentile wanted to become Christian, he had to be circumcised. This is because it was a sign of Abraham's and God's covenant. Paul, on the other hand, thought that the Gospel is for everyone and that finding salvation through Jesus is not a legal requirement. For this reason, he challenged even peter and writes “Through faith there is no longer Jew or Greek….” Circumcision, in general, was a significant cultural challenge since it highlighted the Gospel for all and transformed Christianity into a global religion.

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Post 4 – Explain the purpose of Paul's letters and identify the main messages in his preaching

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Post 4 – Explain the purpose of Paul's letters and identify the main messages in his preaching

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As Christ was killed for our sins, crucial lessons throughout Paul's letters were believing, trusting, and sharing. Paul maintained communication with the early Christian communities through his letters, ensuring that they could continue to grow. “For we know, Brothers and Sisters loved by god, that he has chosen you.” These were the loving words in his writings, reminding them of the gift they had received in the person of Jesus Christ. Paul’s messages continue to guide approximately 2000 years later. Paul’s letters enabled Christians to thrive by motivating them to believe in the Christian religion.

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Post 3 – Outline the extent of Paul’s first or second or third journey 

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Post 3 – Outline the extent of Paul’s first or second or third journey 

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Paul's first excursion took him over a big part of the Mediterranean. The towns to which he spoke can be seen clearly on the map to the right. St Paul and his companion Barnabas embarked on their first expedition from the Syrian port of Seleucia in Antioch. They then sailed to Cyprus, where they educated people about Christianity in the island's synagogues. They both went to Pamphylia and a different Antioch in Pisidia (near modern-day Turkey). Later, they travelled across Lycaonia, working at Iconium, Lystra, and Derbe. In Iconium, he spoke so effectively that a great number of Jews and Gentiles believed in what they were saying and in Lystra, Paul healed a lame man (Acts 14:1:24). They worked at Perga, went down to Attalia, and then got a ship back to Syrian Antioch as they passed through Pisidia and Pamphylia again.

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Post 2 - Explain the significance of the conversion of Saul of Tarsus 

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Post 2 - Explain the significance of the conversion of Saul of Tarsus 

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The conversion of Saul of Tarsus was crucial because it allowed him to become a figurehead in the early Christian expansion. Paul went from supporting the stoning, execution, and jail of Christians to becoming one himself. He was born into a wealthy family and received a strict Jewish and secular education. Saul was raised as a devout Jew who considered that Christians were a danger to the authority of his faith. When Saul was on his way to persecute Christians, he was converted. When he heard Jesus' voice exclaim, "Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?" a dazzling light blinded him. After that, Saul realised that his acts were wrong. As a result, he was baptised and given the name Paul. Paul spent the remainder of his life preaching the gospel and converting people to Christianity. He travelled 32187 kilometres throughout the Mediterranean during his lifetime, educating people about Christianity.

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Post 1 - Describe the Mediterranean world in 33CE

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Post 1 - Describe the Mediterranean world in 33CE

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During the year 33CE, Roman control dominated the Mediterranean world, and civic upheaval was common. Due to their sophisticated and advanced technology at the time, as well as their highly strong and huge military forces, the Roman Empire ruled much of this territory. Goods and people could be transported with ease thanks to Roman engineering of the time. Sections of the columns used in the construction of the Temple of Artemis were placed in a spherical wooden structure and rolled to the construction site. This made it possible to import resources from far away. Latin, Greek, and Aramaic were the most important languages during the time. Because St Paul frequently penned letters that made up a substantial part of the New Testament in the Bible, written communication was prevalent among well-educated individuals at this time.