Saul’s first Christian years transformed him from Damascus persecutor to bold preacher, scriptural defender, hunted disciple, and trusted servant of Christ.
From Persecutor to Preacher: Saul’s First Years as a Christian
Saul Encounters Jesus Christ on the Road to Damascus
Saul traveled to Damascus to arrest Christians, but the resurrected Jesus confronted him, blinded him, and completely redirected his life.
Saul the Pharisee and Persecutor of the Christian Congregation
Saul’s Pharisaic zeal drove him from approving Stephen’s death to imprisoning Christians and pursuing the congregation beyond Jerusalem.
Gamaliel: He Taught Saul of Tarsus
Gamaliel trained Saul in rigorous Pharisaic learning, but the brilliant pupil developed a persecuting zeal that went beyond his teacher’s caution.
Paul and Barnabas Set Out on the First Great Missionary Journey
Join us on an explorative journey following Apostle Paul and Barnabas as they embark on their groundbreaking first missionary journey. From the divine commissioning in Antioch to the island of Cyprus, and through the halls of Pisidian Antioch, experience the fervent spread of the gospel, miraculous confrontations, and the birth of the Gentile Church amidst Jewish opposition. Witness the resilience of the early Christian mission and the unstoppable spread of their message, fueled by faith and the Holy Spirit.
The Jewish Pharisees’ Stubborn Unbelief In Jesus Christ
THE Pharisees were a religious sect active in Palestine during the NT period. The Pharisees are consistently depicted in the Gospels as Jesus’ antagonists.
The Miracle of Pentecost in Early Christianity
Next to the incarnation, death, and resurrection of the Son of God, the Holy Spirit’s outpouring and the church’s birth is the most momentous fact in history.
Clement of Rome (d. A.D. 100) – Apostolic Father
Learn about 'Clement of Rome - Apostolic Father' on the Christian Publishing House Blog. This insightful article examines the life and influence of Clement, one of the early Church's most significant figures, providing a deeper understanding of his role in shaping Christian history.
Introduction to First Century Jewish Historian Flavius Josephus (A.D. 37–c.100)
Flavius Josephus (A.D. 37–c.100) is the author of what has become for Christianity perhaps the most significant extra-biblical writings of the first century. His works are the principal source for the history of the Jews from the reign of Antiochus Epiphanes B.C. 175–163) to the fall of Masada in A.D. 73, and therefore, are of incomparable value for determining the setting of late intertestamental and New Testament times.
Clash of Culture Christianity vs Rome
First Century AD Christianity found itself at odds with the culture, which dominated the Roman Empire at the time. Just as the Jewish Maccabees rejected the Greek culture two centuries before, so did the early Christians, who would not pay homage to other gods or to the Roman Emperor.
