Subject: Did Saul (Paul) use his fists? |
Bible Note: Good observation, Makarios, and it is certainly Paul, the apostle born out of due season, who presents the better example of a Christian to the world, not the zealous leader of the goon squad who went about bushwhacking followers of the Way. But it is also wonderful to see the contrast, to see how Jesus Christ can and does change lives. Who would have predicted that this raging Pharisee, Saul, could ever have become the mighty man of faith that he did? And we know that he could not and did not do it save by the grace and power of our blessed Lord. It should spur us onward and make us eager to teach/preach the gospel of Christ, "the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes" (cf. 1:16). --Hank |