Paul's Earthen Vessel
Second Corinthians 4:7 NRSV
“But we have this treasure in clay jars, so that it may be made clear that this extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us”.
Apostle Paul, also known as Saint Paul or Saul of Tarsus, was a prominent figure in the early Christian church and one of the most influential figures in the history of Christianity. He was born in Tarsus, a city in modern-day Turkey, in the early 1st century AD.
Originally, Paul was a persecutor of Christians and played a significant role in the early persecution of the church. However, according to Christian tradition, he had a dramatic conversion experience on the road to Damascus, where he encountered the risen Jesus and became a follower of Christ.
After his conversion, Paul became a missionary, traveling extensively throughout the Roman Empire to spread the teachings of Jesus Christ. He wrote numerous letters, or epistles, to early Christian communities, which became part of the New Testament of the Bible. Paul's writings have had a profound influence on Christian theology and have helped shape the development of the Christian faith. He is considered one of the greatest Christian missionaries and theologians of all time.
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