Saint Paul the Apostle
Saint Paul the Apostle

Author: Mary Fabyan Windeatt

Publisher: TAN Books

Published: 1949

Total Pages: 314

ISBN-13: 1618902954

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We just found out theres a plan to kill you! blurted out one man among the little group of Christians as they stumbled into the house of Soul (who later became known as Paul). The murderers have been hired, and the Damascus authorities have agreed to look the other way, put in another breathlessly. For a moment there was silence from Saul. Well, what are you going to do? Whispered the visitors fearfully. Saul thought joyfully of how Saint Stephen had been martyred for Christ. But he knew that was not Gods will for him just yet. Ill leave Damascus and escape to Jerusalem, he answered. Ill go after dark. Will you help me? But the watchmen will never let you pass the city gates. Theyve all been bribed by you enemies. Well bypass the city gates, answered Saul calmly. Just let me explain. What did Saul have in mind? Would it be dangerous? And would it work? This book tells what happened. It also describes how Paul won victories over the Devil, how he was mistaken for a god, and how he faced court trials, scourging, imprisonment, angry mobs and, finally, martyrdom for Christ. In short, this is the story of the many adventures in the life of the great Saint Paul, the Apostle to the Gentiles.

The Adventure of Discipleship
The Adventure of Discipleship

Author: Daniel A. Keating

Publisher: Emmaus Road Publishing

Published: 2018-11-01

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 1949013251

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Jesus tells us that to be his disciple we must surrender everything and, with his grace, brave the path provided for us by God. Such a sojourn will surely be marked by joy, suffering, uncertainty, and—above all—adventure. Accordingly, The Adventure of Discipleship presents the Gospel through the lens of great adventure stories—from J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings and C.S. Lewis’s Chronicles of Narnia to popular adventure movies, comic book superheroes, and TV series. While these stories we create and read and retell are but reflections and refractions of the great adventure of discipleship, they provide us with genuine insight into life with Christ. Author Daniel Keating shows why we must respond to the call of discipleship with venturesome faith, as many great saints have before us. Along the way of discipleship, we come to understand the cost of following Jesus, the importance of hope in light of setbacks, and the gift of true friendship in this great adventure.

The Adventures of St. Peter and St. Paul
The Adventures of St. Peter and St. Paul

Author: Daughters of St. Paul

Publisher: Pauline Books & Media

Published: 1984-01-01

Total Pages: 115

ISBN-13: 9780819807267

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Retells the stories from the Acts of the Apostles in the New Testament which follow the activities of the apostles after the death of Jesus.

Shipwrecked!
Shipwrecked!

Author: Pip Reid

Publisher: Bible Pathway Adventures

Published: 2020-05-19

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9780995114050

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The religious leaders in Jerusalem trembled with fury. The apostle Paul used to be one of them. But since his trip to Damascus, Paul now taught that Yeshua was the Messiah. "Paul is teaching lies," said the priests. "We must stop him!" Thrown into prison, Paul knows he has done nothing wrong. He sails to Rome to stand before Caesar, the mighty Roman Emperor. But the seas are rough and dangerous. Will Paul reach Rome alive? Filled with colorful illustrations and biblical truth, Shipwrecked! is part of Bible Pathway Adventures' series of biblical adventures. If your children like gripping action and courageous Israelites, then they'll love this biblical series from Bible Pathway Adventures. The search for truth is more fun than tradition!

Saint Paul
Saint Paul

Author: Pope Benedict XVI

Publisher: Ignatius Press

Published: 2009-09-03

Total Pages: 125

ISBN-13: 1681494175

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St. Paul is one of the most important figures in Christian history. As Saul of Tarsus he vigorously persecuted Christianity, even collaborating in the death of Christianity's first martyr, Stephen. His encounter with the resurrected Jesus on the road to Damascus changed Paul's life, the Christian Church, and world history. More than anyone else in the early Church, Paul saw the universal nature of the Christian message. He became the Apostle to the Gentiles and the "Teacher of the Nations". As the human author of half of the New Testament, Paul is a figure who cannot be overlooked by anyone who wants to understand Jesus Christ and Christianity. In this book, Pope Benedict XVI, a profound spiritual leader in his own right and a first-rate theologian and Bible commentator, explores the legacy of Paul. Pope Benedict follows the course of the Apostle's life, including his missionary journeys and his relationship with the other apostles of Jesus such as St. Peter and St. James, and Paul's martyrdom in Rome. Benedict also examines such questions as: Did Paul know Jesus during his earthly life and how much of Jesus' teaching and ministry did he know of? Did Paul distort the teachings of Jesus? What role did Jesus' death and resurrection play in Paul's teaching? What are we to make of Paul's teaching about the end of the world? What does Paul's teaching say about the differences between Catholic and Protestant Christians over salvation and the roles of faith and works in the Christian life? How have modern Catholic and Protestant scholars come together in their understanding of Paul? What does Paul have to teach us today about living a spiritual life? These and other important issues are addressed in this masterful, inspirational, and highly-readable presentation of St. Paul and his writings by one of today's great spiritual teachers, Pope Benedict XVI. "The Apostle Paul, an outstanding and almost inimitable yet stimulating figure, stands before us as an example of total dedication to the Lord and to his Church, as well as of great openness to humanity and its cultures." Pope Benedict XVI

An Illustrated Guide to the Apostle Paul
An Illustrated Guide to the Apostle Paul

Author: Alan S. Bandy

Publisher: Baker Books

Published: 2021-08-17

Total Pages: 367

ISBN-13: 1493430246

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The life and ministry of the apostle Paul was a sprawling adventure covering thousands of miles on Roman roads and treacherous seas as he boldly proclaimed the gospel of Jesus to anyone who would listen, be they commoners or kings. His impact on the church and indeed on Western civilization is immeasurable. From his birth in Tarsus to his rabbinic training in Jerusalem to his final imprisonment in Rome, An Illustrated Guide to the Apostle Paul brings his remarkable story to life. Drawing from the book of Acts, Paul's many letters, and historical and archaeological sources, this fully illustrated resource explores the social, cultural, political, and religious background of the first-century Roman world in which Paul lived and ministered. It sheds light on the places he visited and the people he met along the way. Most importantly, it helps us understand how and why Paul was used by God in such extraordinary ways. Pastors, students, and anyone engaged in Bible study will find this an indispensable and inspiring resource.