Not only a saint, but also a legend of faith

Ken 2022-10-23 18:35:23

Tell the legendary story of the Christian saint Paul (Saul Tarsus). Paul originally believed in Judaism. Once he met a miracle while hunting down Christians, he was moved by the resurrected Christ and became a Christian. He made a major contribution to preaching the gospel. Before Christianity was officially recognized by the Roman Emperor, he inspired a large number of people to become Christians, turn the world around. In the second half of his life, he suffered countless persecutions, hunts, and was arrested and imprisoned. He had a profound influence on the process of the future generations of churches.

"I fought the good battle; I finished the road to run; I hold on to the way of faith. From then on, a crown of righteousness has been prepared for me, and the Lord who judges righteously will be where He comes. Give it to me one day, not only will it be given to me, but it will also be given to all those who love his appearance." (2 Timothy 4:7-8 contemporary translation)

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  • Mauritius Gallas: If it were the only truth everyone would believe it.

    Luke: Not so. Christ, who is truth, rose from the dead, many do not believe.

    Mauritius Gallas: Lies, fabrications...

    Paul: If Christ had not risen from the dead, then our preaching is useless, and so is our faith.

    Mauritius Gallas: Oh, you have no doubts at all?

    Paul: Men do not die for things they doubt.

  • Paul: Imagine yourself looking out at the vast sea before you. You reach down and put a hand into the water and you scoop it up towards you. Immediately the water starts leaking through your fingers until the hand is empty. That water is a man's life. From birth to death it is always slipping through our hands until it is gone, along with all that you hold dear in this world. And yet the Kingdom I speak of - that I live for - is like the rest of the water out in the sea. Man lives for that cup of water that slips through his fingers. Those that follow Jesus Christ live for that endless expanse of sea.

    Mauritius Gallas: What if, after all this, I still do not believe in your Christ?

    Paul: I wasn't trying to convince you.

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    Paul: Listen to me. There is only a moment. It is not me. It is Christ himself that looks upon you and shatters your defenses and in that moment you will understand that you are completely known by God... and you are completely loved. I will pray that moment comes for you.