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131. Did Paul Baptize? He answers this question himself (1Co_1:17). He implies that he had something better to do. Christ sent him not to baptize but to preach the Gospel. The value of baptism in the case of the Corinthian converts was that it was a public profession of their faith'97it placed them on record. … Continue reading “131 – Did Paul Baptize?”

132. Did Peter Go to Rome? There is nothing in the book of Romans to indicate Peter's presence in Rome at any time, but that is merely negative evidence. If he ever visited Rome, it was probably during the last year of his life, although Eusebius in the Chronicon says he visited it in A. … Continue reading “132 – Did Peter Go to Rome?”

130. When Did Paul Go to Rome and How Long Did He Stay? According to the best available information, the shipwreck occurred in the year 56 A. D., and late in the autumn of that year Paul reached Rome as a prisoner. The length of his stay is uncertain. Act_28:30 says two years, and the … Continue reading “130 – When Did Paul Go to Rome and How Long Did He Stay?”

128. Was Paul Ever Married? There is no evidence in the New Testament to show that he was ever married, and commentators have held that various passages in which he urges celibacy, show him to have remained single by choice. But this is only an inference. Others take the opposite view, pointing out that at … Continue reading “128 – Was Paul Ever Married?”

129. What Were the Date of Paul's Missionary Journeys? Paul's introduction by the sacred historian (when he was a witness of Stephen's martyrdom), is supposed to have been about A. D. 36. At that time he was probably between thirty and forty years of age. His conversion took place A. D. 37. He left Damascus … Continue reading “129 – What Were the Date of Paul's Missionary Journeys?”

126. Was Paul Familiar with the Scriptures? It is made clear in Act_27:1-44 that Paul was familiar with "all the learning of the Greeks." Tarsus, his native city, was a famous seat of learning and philosophical research, and he probably had the advantage of training in its schools. The son of a Pharisee and trained … Continue reading “126 – Was Paul Familiar with the Scriptures?”

127. What Part Did Paul Have in the Stoning of Stephen? Paul, at the time of Stephen's martyrdom, was more than a mere spectator; he was an active assistant There is nothing in the Scripture to show that before his miraculous conversion, he had shown or expressed regret at his participation in Stephen's death. On … Continue reading “127 – What Part Did Paul Have in the Stoning of Stephen?”

125. What Was the Cause of the Dispute Between Peter and Paul at Antioch? "When Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed," wrote Paul in Gal_2:11. In view of this statement of Paul, some have questioned whether we may regard both Paul and Peter as … Continue reading “125 – What Was the Cause of the Dispute Between Peter and Paul at Antioch?”

123. What Are the Dates of the Pauline Epistles? According to the best authorities the epistles of Paul were written at about the following times: …58 A. D. at Corinth. '95'95'9557 A. D. at Ephesus. …58 A.D. at Philippi. ..52 A.D. at Corinth. II Thessalonians .. …52 or S3 A. D. at Corinth. ,61 A.D. … Continue reading “123 – What Are the Dates of the Pauline Epistles?”

124. What Do We Know of Paul's Personal Appearance? All we know of it, from his own writings, is found in 2Co_10:10, which indicates that he did not possess the advantage of a distinguished or imposing presence. His stature was somewhat diminutive, his eyesight weak (see Act_23:5 and Gal_4:15) nor did he regard his address … Continue reading “124 – What Do We Know of Paul's Personal Appearance?”