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The Apostle Paul was the writer of many Epistles in the New Testament. He brought the Gospel to the Gentiles.
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What does Paul grieving over the Corinthians imply?
impurity, sexual sin and debauchery in which they have indulged.
ourselves to you? We have been speaking in the sight of God as those in Christ; and everything we do, dear friends, is for your ...
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When did Paul receive Holy Orders?
Presumably all the original apostles received holy orders directly from Christ at some point (as far as I'm aware this is not explicitly recorded in the new testament).
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According to Catholicism, why does Paul spend so much time arguing that the law doesn't apply, when Jesus seems to indicate that it does?
Jesus in Matthew 5:17,
Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.
Jesus in Luke 16:16,
It is easier for heaven and ...
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War between the ‘inner being’ and the ‘fleshly nature’
When people are saved, what is God’s purpose for not sanctifying the ‘flesh’ when the spirit is reborn to prevent the struggle believers have in obeying Him? (Evangelical perspective)
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In 1 Corinthians 5:9-13, is Paul really saying to avoid the immoral? (Catholic perspective)
I'm really struggling with this chapter in Corinthians. Chapter 4 and the beginning of chapter 5 impart how God is the one who judges. But then Paul adds at the end of chapter 5:
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According to Catholicism, what did St Paul mean by "a thorn in the flesh"?
We see St Paul writing at 2 Corinthians 12:7 (RSVCE):
And to keep me from being too elated by the abundance of revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan, to harass me, to ...
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Why aren't all unbelievers given a "Road to Damascus" moment, according to Catholicism?
As described in the book of Acts, and in lesser detail within the Pauline Epistles, Saul was a Jew who was actively persecuting Christians, notably taking responsibility for the stoning of Stephen. ...
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Is there any doubt among New Testament scholars that "and then to the Twelve" in 1 Corinthians 15:5 refers to an appearance to a group?
Just to be clear, this isn't a question about whether there were ten, eleven, or twelve in the group, but rather how certain we are, perhaps based on the syntax of the original Greek, that "and then ...
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What was St Paul's age at the time of his conversion and what was his age when he died?
I think that there are no direct answers for this.
I would like to know the age of the Apostle St Paul when he encountered Jesus on the road to Damascus and how long he lived after that.
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Do all Christian sects believe that Paul's writings are words of God?
In other words, do all Christian sects see Paul's writings as divinely inspired? And when I say "Paul's writings", I mean all of Paul's writings in the New Testament. Not just some of the writings. ...
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In what year was the letter to the Galatians written?
I found conflicting sources on the internet:
The first source said the Letter to the Galatians was written between 52-55 AD.
The second source said it was written between 48-49 AD.
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what is the background situation of Paul's vow ? (Acts 18:18) [closed]
After this, Paul stayed many days longer and then took leave of the brothers and set sail for Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila. At Cenchreae he had cut his hair, for he was under a vow. (Acts ...
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According to authoritative Catholic exegetes, does 2 Cor. 6:14 forbid Christians from working with non-Christians in the workplace?
St. Paul, 2 Cor. 6:14:
Bear not the yoke with infidels. For what participation hath justice with iniquity? or what society is there between light and darkness?
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According to the Catholic Church, how did Paul become a saint?
In the eyes of the Catholic Church how did Saint Paul become a saint?
Was it the encounter with Jesus that made him a saint? Or was it something different?
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Did any of the Apostolic Fathers know Paul?
Is there any extra-biblical written evidence that any of the Apostolic Fathers (i.e., the early Christian theologians of the 1st and 2nd centuries) knew the Apostle Paul? If so, what is the written ...
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Why is Saint Paul considered gnostic? (by some)
I read that these verses (over other texts that are clearly gnostic but not attributed as such) are considered gnostic:
ST. PAUL TO THE EPHESIANS - Third letter
For our wrestling is not against ...
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Was Paul ever recorded as having done a good deed? [closed]
The sting and polemic in Paul's letters is well documented. He fought with the authorities, the Apostles and there is an edge in every letter he wrote, even to those to people he claimed as "friends". ...
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What arguments are given that Ephesians was not written by Paul?
According to the opening paragraph of the article for the Book of Ephesians on Wikipedia, it is not universally held that Ephesians was written by Paul. A source on that site says,
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Why did Paul Thank God he didn't baptize some individuals?
In his first letter to Corinth, Paul notes that he is thankful he did not have to baptize some individuals.
14: I thank God that I did not baptize any of you except Crispus and Gaius
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The Apostle Paul and the doctrine of forgiveness?
Alexander the metalworker did me a great deal of harm. The Lord will repay him for what he has done (2 Timothy 4:14).
Forgiveness is central in Christianity with all the great churches.Jesus own ...
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How is the Feast of the Shipwreck of St Paul celebrated in the domestic church, that is, within the Catholic family in Malta?
The Catholic Archdiocese of Malta celebrates the Feast of the Shipwreck of St Paul on February 10 each year.
I would like to know if the domestic church has any traditional ways of celebrating this ...
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Why does the bible never specifically condemn premarital sex? [closed]
Most Jewish and Christian scholars define πορνεία (sexual immorality) to include premarital sex. However, where either the old or new testament mention specific sexual immoralities, it's never ...
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Which tribe did Paul belong to?
I came across below two verses when I am reading through my bible(Telugu language).
To me, these two statements seem to contradict each other:
Acts 21: 29
But Paul said, "I am a man who am a ...
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Did the Apostle Paul actually go to Rome?
What is the biblical evidence that the Apostle Paul actually went to Rome?
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Is there is any external source about Demas, Paul's fellow worker?
Demas appears at Colossians 4:14 and Philemon 24 as a fellow worker of Paul's ministry, and maybe as Luke's partner like Mark was Aristharcus partner.
But in 2 Timothy 4:10 he appears having ...
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Why did Clement and Eusebius believe that Paul was married?
In an answer to a related question (What is the evidence that suggests that the Apostle Paul was married?), I encountered the following quote from Eusebius:
Clement, indeed, whose words we have ...
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Did the early Church fathers see a distinction between Matthias' and Paul's apostleship appointment, considering Paul's peculiar verbiage choice?
When reading the appointment of Matthias, you come across very specific actions and precise language. Consider, of course:
Acts 1:21-26 ESV
21 So one of the men who have accompanied us during all ...
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What is the framework and concise definition of the New Perspective on Paul? [duplicate]
Can you list a simple matrix of the old and new views on the Perspective on Paul from the viewpoint of vetted and at least modestly accepted details based on the New Perspective of Paul?
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Did Paul/Saul teach Christianity with Jewish traditions to Gentiles like what we see in Messianic Judaism today?
As the question clearly describes.
Did Paul/Saul, during his era, teach Christianity with Jewish traditions to Gentiles like what we see in Messianic Judaism today?
Some background for this question:...
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What is the basis for arguing that Paul should have been selected as the 12th apostle instead of Matthias?
Commentators on the story of Acts 1:15–26, where the Apostles select Matthias to replace Judas as the 12th apostle, often say vague things like:
Some have held that the choice of Matthias was ...
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What evil things did Alexander the copper-smith do to Paul in 2 Tim. 4:14 that led to Paul saying God will recompense him?
In 2 Tim. 4:14, Paul said that
Alexander the copper-smith did many evil things to me; the Lord will recompense him according to his works.
Is there any tradition on what exactly Alexander did ...
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How is "every man be fully persuaded in his own mind" not contradictory to the "narrow is the way leading to life"? [closed]
The following verses seem to imply that Paul was liberal when it came to the believers' practice of their faith in the Lord:
One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day
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What religious beliefs did the Galatians hold when Paul first preached the gospel to them?
When Paul originally proclaimed the Gospel to the Galatians, were they at that time pagan, Jewish, or something else. Did they ever hear of Christ Jesus before Paul?
For reference:
You know that ...
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Does Eastern Orthodoxy teach that there are other Apostles?
Does Eastern Orthodoxy teach that there are other Apostles besides the first twelve Apostles, Apostle Paul and the Seventy Apostles?
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What is known about the Apostle Paul's family?
Did Paul's wife travel with him and then he became a widower? Does Pharisee of Pharisees mean that his family goes back several generations, father, grandfather, etc. of Pharisees? What does Roman by ...
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New Perspective on Paul? [duplicate]
What is the New Perspective on Paul?
It's promoted by numerous New Testament scholars such as N.T Wright, James D. G. Dunn and E.P Sanders. I have read a lot of their articles and books on it. I ...
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Where did the belief that Saul fell from a horse come from?
Many people (especially Catholics; I don't know about others, but some say that Protestants usually don't believe this) think that Saul/Paul fell from a horse at the moment of his conversion, perhaps ...
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What order were the Pauline epistles written, according to evangelical critical scholarship?
I am unaware whether this is a hotly contested issue or not, but if it is, I would be looking for the majority opinion among evangelical scholars, that is, scholars who affirm Pauline authorship, ...
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Does St. Thomas Aquinas think idolatry is the main cause of homosexuality?
Is idolatry the main cause of homosexuality according to St. Thomas Aquinas?
How does he interpret Romans 1:24-25:
Wherefore, God gave them up to the desires of their heart [because they "...
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Why does Paul wish for a curse on people who don't accept his teachings when we are not supposed to curse or swear?
I Corinthians 16:22 "If anyone has no love for the Lord Let him be accursed." ...
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Why do Protestants trust what Paul and Luke wrote 100%?
This has always been a big question for me.
I can understand that many Christians believe there is good evidence for the resurrection of Jesus, and that gives a basis for their faith in the teaching ...
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How do we explain Paul's encounters with disciples of Jesus in light of the Great Commission?
The following passage relates the "Great Commission" that Jesus gave to 11 disciples:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2028:16-20
But Paul, a man who never met Jesus during his ...
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What are the best ways to refute the position that Paul started Christianity? [closed]
It is a position that many Christian scholars and thinkers have espoused over the years. I think that this link would provide a good exposition of the position I am referring to.
http://www.sullivan-...
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What is the case against Gore Vidal's view that St. Paul "invented Christianity"?
I was watching Gore Vidal being interviewed for CSpan's In Depth series and his book Live from Golgotha was being discussed. He claims that St. Paul "invented" Christianity. That Jesus came for the ...
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Can an early date for the certain Pauline epistles and a late date for Luke-Acts be reconciled?
Is there a respectable scholarly position that would ratify/explain an orthodox date for the Pauline Epistles (50-60 CE) and a late date for Luke-Acts (100-125 CE)?
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Who was the Egyptian that led the revolt of the Assassins in Acts 21?
When Paul was arrested in Jerusalem he was mistaken for an anarchist Egyptian:
Acts 21:37-38 ESV As Paul was about to be brought into the barracks, he said to the tribune, “May I say something to ...
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Is there any evidence that Paul was a descendant of Jonathan?
Paul being a descendant of Jonathan would have some appeal from a devotional perspective since Jesus' more direct saving of Paul could be viewed as fulfilling the covenant of friendship between David ...
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Context for Paul and Solomon's usage of "heap burning coals on his head."
Romans 12:20 - "On the contrary: "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head."
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Why was Paul annoyed with the loud slave girl in Acts 16? [closed]
In Acts 16, why was Paul annoyed with the slave girl who had a spirit of divination and kept shouting "These men are servants of the Most High God, who proclaim to you the way of salvation."? Isn't ...
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What does Paul mean by "Love believes all things?" [closed]
In 1 Corinthians Paul says
Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. (1 Corinthians 13:7, ESV)
This has long puzzled me from a couple of angles.
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