Bible Characters

Who was Paul the Apostle?

Paul (originally Saul) was a Pharisee who persecuted Christians until encountering the risen Christ on the Damascus road. He became the greatest missionary, planting churches throughout the Roman Empire and writing 13 New Testament letters. His theology of grace shapes Christian understanding to this day.

Key Scripture

“I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me.”
- Galatians 2:20

Related Scripture References

Acts 9:1-19
Philippians 3:4-11
2 Corinthians 11:23-28

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What does it mean to be born again?

Being 'born again' (John 3:3) means spiritual rebirth—receiving new life from God through faith in Jesus. Just as physical birth gives biological life, spiritual birth gives eternal life. The Holy Spirit regenerates our dead spirits, making us new creations. It's not self-improvement but supernatural transformation.

What is the New Testament?

The New Testament is the second part of the Christian Bible, containing 27 books written after Christ's resurrection. It includes four Gospels (Jesus' life), Acts (early church), Epistles (letters to churches), and Revelation (prophecy). It records Jesus' teaching, death, resurrection, and the spread of Christianity.

What is the Great Commission?

The Great Commission is Jesus' command to His disciples (and all believers) to 'go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them... teaching them to observe all that I have commanded' (Matthew 28:19-20). It's the church's primary mission—spreading the Gospel to every people group until Christ returns.

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