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INTRODUCTION--------------------------------------------------3
SAUL’S EARLY LIFE, BEFORE HE MET JESUS------------------------3
SAUL PERSECUTES CHRISTIANS------------------------------------4
THE CONVERSION OF SAUL----------------------------------------4
PAUL’S MINISTERIAL IMPACT ON CHRISTIANITY---------------------5
THE LASTING EFFECT OF PAUL’S MINISTRY-------------------------6
CONCLUSION----------------------------------------------------8
BIBLIOGRAPHY--------------------------------------------------9

INTRODUCTION
Saul of Tarsus led the way in persecuting Jesus’ followers and destroying the church; it was not until Jesus revealed Himself to Saul and called upon him that Saul
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Paul’s new life began on the road to Damascus; a life that would have a significant impact on Christianity. Paul made three missionary journeys in the book of Acts. Throughout his journeys, Paul preached the gospel, became a church planter, and assisted in the development of church leaders and new Christians. Paul was bold, even as a new believer. He even stirred up controversy. This would characterize Paul’s ministry the rest of his …show more content…
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