Title: The Life of Paul: A Testimony of God’s Grace

I. Introduction

• Who was Paul? (Acts 13:9)
• How did he become an apostle? (Galatians 1:1)
• Why is his life significant? (Acts 20:24)

II. Paul’s Life Before Christ

• His early life and education (Philippians 3:5-6)
• His persecution of Christians (Acts 8:3)
• His encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus (Acts 9:3-6)

III. Paul’s Ministry and Missionary Journeys

• His call to preach the Gospel to the Gentiles (Acts 9:15)
• His first missionary journey to Cyprus and Galatia (Acts 13-14)
• His second and third journeys to Macedonia, Greece, and Asia Minor (Acts 15-21)
• His imprisonment in Rome and eventual martyrdom (2 Timothy 4:6-8)

IV. Paul’s Letters and Teachings

• His epistles to the churches (Romans 1:1-7)
• His teachings on salvation by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8-9)
• His teachings on Christian living and morality (1 Thessalonians 4:1-8)

V. Lessons from Paul’s Life

• The transforming power of God’s grace (1 Corinthians 15:10)
• The importance of obedience and perseverance (Philippians 3:14)
• The necessity of preaching the Gospel to all nations (Romans 1:16)

VI. Conclusion

• Paul’s life stands as a testimony to God’s grace and power (1 Timothy 1:16)
• We can learn from his example and be inspired to live for Christ. (Philippians 1:21)