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SUBJECT: FACTS
PROFESSOR: Luis Felipe Ortega Angulo.
MODE: IBAD. Saturday
TEXTBOOK:Horton, Stanley M., The Book of Acts, Vida Editorial,

1. GENERALITIES
1.1 Units 3
1.2 Hours 48
1.3 Biblical Area.
2. DESCRIPTION OF THE SUBJECTThis is a thorough study of the content, purposes, principles
and applications of the book of Acts. The subject emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit in that
then and now. Attention is given to the geographical, numerical, cultural, and theological growth of the
Church from Jerusalem to Rome. Paul's journeys are examined as well as the background of
his epistles.

3.OBJECTIVES
3.1 KNOWLEDGE
3.1.1 Understand the historical, political, geographic, and religious background of each chapter.
3.1.2 Knowing what happens in each chapter of the book.
3.1.3 Acquire a clear understanding of the literary structure of the book.
3.1.4 Know the history of the Church from Pentecost to the end of the first century.
3.1.5 Identify the main characters of the book.
3.1.6 Present the form of government of the apostolic Church
3.2 ATTITUDES
3.2.1 To long to be continually filled with the Holy Spirit.
3.2.2 Wishing to see the Church of today with the dynamism of the apostolic.
3.2.3 Increase the zeal for the evangelization of the lost.
3.2.4 Resolving to do the will of God regardless of the difficulties.
3.3 SKILLS
3.3.1 Compare the situation of the apostolic Church with that of the current Church.
3.3.2 Map the places mentioned in the book.
3.3.3 Teach and preach about the truths of the book.
3.3.4 Know how to help people receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit.
3.3.5 Analyze the reasons why there was growth in the Church.
3.3.6 Point out the controversy between the Judaizers and those who accepted the doctrine of salvation by faith.
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4.SYSTEMS THE EVALUATION
1. Exam 40
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2. Tasks 40
3. Group work 10
4. Assistance. 10
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5. SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS.
Be punctual to class.
2. Participate in classes.
3. Study the textbook.
4. Work in a team.
5. Take notes.
6. DIVISION OF MATTER.
class Day Content of matter Tasks
20/08
5 27/09 The foundation of the church.
The holy spirit in the acts.
4 10/09 The ministry in Jerusalem. Deliver task I
5 17/09 The ministry in Judea
The ministry in Samaria.
7 01/10 The ministry at the end of the earth.Submit assignment 2
8 08/10 Exam I
9 15/10 Last days of the apostles. Submit task 3
10 22/10 Antioquia a new center.
11 20/10 Ephesus, another new center.
The road to Rome. Submit, task 4
13 12/11 Exam II

Tasks: Every task must carry.

1.Hacer dos biografa: una de Pablo y la otra de Lucas Cover.
2. Make a study or outline of Peter's sermon in Acts.
3. Make maps of Paul's missionary journeys. Introduction
4. Conduct research on how the 12 apostles died. Development.
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Conclusion.

MINISTRY OF FELIPE WITH THE SAMARITANS (ACTS 8:1-25)

Acts 8 is a key chapter. It refers to evangelism. Evangelism comes from a Greek word that means 'to give.
the good news." Evangelizing is telling someone the good news of Jesus Christ. Acts 1–7 shows us how it
they spread the good news in Jerusalem. Acts 8 tells us how the believers began to evangelize in Judea and
Samaria. Luke did not have time to tell us about each believer. In Acts, he made a summary of 30 years of history.
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the Church. So he had to choose only a few examples. In Acts 6-7, he tells us about Stephen. In Acts 8, Luke
focuses on Felipe.
The following table shows us several principles of evangelism in Acts 8.
Principle of evangelism Biblical reference
God uses circumstances to extend His kingdom. Hch 8:1-4
Each believer is a witness of Christ. And Saul approved of his execution. And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles.

3. The Word is the seed. Acts 8:4

One reaps where another has sown before. Jesus said to them, 'My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work. Do you not say, 'There are yet four months, then comes the harvest'? Look, I tell you, lift up your eyes, and see that the fields are white for harvest. Already the one who reaps is receiving wages and gathering fruit for eternal life, so that sower and reaper may rejoice together. For here the saying holds true, 'One sows and another reaps.' I sent you to reap that for which you did not labor. Others have labored, and you have entered into their labor.'

5. The believers evangelized first in Jerusalem, among Acts 1:8; Acts 1–8
people of their own culture.
The gospel is for everyone. Acts 1:8
God cares for a multitude and for an individual. Acts 8:5-6, 26-29
Miracles help people to accept the gospel. Acts 8:6, 13
God rewards those who seek Him. Acts 8:26-40
It is necessary for new believers to be baptized in Acts 8:12-13, 38
water and in the Spirit.
11. God guides believers with the fullness of the Spirit to Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went.

preach about Him.

12. Those who receive Jesus Christ find great joy. And there was great joy in that city.

Twelve principles of evangelism in Acts 8

Felipe harvested where Jesus Christ had sown. Pedro harvested where Felipe had sown.
Felipe was not an apostle, nor was he a pastor. He was just a deacon. He was an honest believer who was filled with the Spirit.
He was willing to work. That’s why he was chosen to serve at the tables. In the beginning, Felipe probably did not
He dreamed of a ministry. Samaria was not his goal. But he allowed the wind of the Spirit to blow where it wished.
to blow. He worked where there was need and while serving, his ability to serve increased. God adds to the diligent.

IT IS NECESSARY FOR NEW BELIEVERS TO BE BAPTIZED IN WATER AND IN THE SPIRIT.

Facts show that the first church emphasized baptism in water. We are saved by the blood of Christ Jesus and not by
the water of baptism. However, baptism in water is very important. Those who reject it should not
plan to go to heaven. Water baptism is not only a step of obedience, but it is one of the first steps to
walking with Jesus.
Those who were baptized Facts
in water
3000 new believers in 2:41
Pentecost
Samaritan believers 8:12-13, 16
The Ethiopian eunuch 8:36
Saul of Tarsus 9:18
Cornelio and his family 10:47-48
Lidia and her family 16:15
The jailer of Philippi and his 16:33
family
Believers of Corinth 18:8
Believers of Ephesus 19:5
GOD GUIDES THE BELIEVERS FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT TOWARDS THOSE WHO SEEK HIM
Person guided by God Facts
8:26-29
Felipe was walking. He had no horse, no vehicle, nor bicycle.
Felipe towards the Ethiopian
9:10-19 but he was a fruitful witness of Jesus. The Spirit him
Ananias said to Saul of
Tarso script to search for the etope. The etope was rich and educated,
Pedro towards Cornelio 10:9-26 and Felipe heard that she was reading. So that the
Pablo towards Lidia and towards 16:9-15 The church should teach people to read more. But still
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THE CONVERSION OF SAUL AND THE BEGINNING OF THE MINISTRY (ACTS 9:1-31)
Damascus was about 241 km (150 miles) northeast of Jerusalem. It was roughly halfway between
Jerusalem and Tarsus, which was the city of Saul. Saul was near Damascus when Jesus appeared to him. Luke tells us
tell how Saul of Tarsus became the Apostle Paul. Paul's conversion is one of the greatest events of
Christianity. Most Bible scholars agree that Paul became the greatest of the
apostles.
Preparation Writings
He learned the Jewish language and culture well. Acts 21:40
He learned the Greek language and culture well. Acts 17:22-31
He was a Roman citizen. But Paul said to the officers, 'They have beaten us publicly, uncondemned, men who are Roman citizens, and have thrown us into prison; and do they now throw us out secretly? No! Let them come themselves and take us out.'

He was educated in Jewish theology. Galatians 1:14

5. He learned to make tents and to support himself. Acts 18:3

For you remember, brothers, our labor and toil; we worked night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you while we preached to you the gospel of God.

He was called by God. Hch 9:15-16; 22:14-15; 26:12-18; Ro 1:1;

1 Cor 1:1 (and others)
He was filled with the Holy Spirit. Hch 9:17
He was given grace. 1 Co 3:10
A thorn in the flesh was given to him to keep him humble and 2Corinthians12:7-9:AndlestIshouldbeexaltedabovemeasurethroughtheabundanceoftherevelations,therewasgiventomeathornintheflesh,themessengerofSatantobuffetme,lestIshouldbeexaltedabovemeasure.ForthisthingIbesoughttheLordthrice,thatitmightdepartfromme.Andhesaiduntome,Mygraceissufficientforthee:formystrengthismadeperfectinweakness.MostgladlythereforewilIrathergloryinmyinfirmities,thatthepowerofChristmayrestuponme.

dependent on Christ.
He had a great love for people. IspeakthetruthinChrist—Iamnotlying,myconscienceconfirmsitthroughtheHolySpirit—Ihavegreatsorrowandunceasinganguishinmyheart.ForIcouldwishthatImyselfwerecursedandcutofffromChristforthesakeofmypeople,thoseofmyownrace,thepeopleofIsrael.Theirsistheadoptiontosonship;theirsthedivineglory,thecovenants,thereceivingofthelaw,thetempleworship,andthepromises.

He had the heart of a servant. Acts 21:17-26; 2 Corinthians 6:3-10; 9:19-23; Galatians 2:2
He was diligent and persevered in his career. Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.

Pablo's Travels Writing

From Jerusalem to Damascus Acts 9:1-22
Galatians 1:17-18
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Originally, the name of the 'apostle to the Gentiles' (Rom. 11:13) was Saul. He was born in the city of Tarsus.
but according to an old tradition, his family came from Galilee. The city of Tarsus was located in the SE of Asia.
Minor, in what is today Turkey. During the Roman Empire it became the capital of Cilicia. In the year 59
Cicero was governor of Tarso. It was famous as a city of great culture, for
There was a kind of university functioning in it, just like in Athens and Alexandria, which is why P. in a
occasion said: 'I am indeed a Jewish man from Tarsus, a citizen of a not insignificant city'
Cilicia” (Acts 21:39).
The exact year of his birth is not known, but some believe it took place on a date
approximately that of the birth of Lord Jesus. When Stephen was stoned in the year 33 A.D., it is said
What was 'a young man' (Acts 7:58). It is assumed that his father was a merchant who had obtained the
Roman citizenship by some means, which could be through adoption, or by merits of war, or by
meritorious services to the state, or bribing officials to obtain that privilege. In this way
He inherited Roman citizenship, a privilege he claimed on several occasions (Acts 16:37; 22:25; 25:11).
There is no news of his mother.
His education.
He was sent to Jerusalem to study, probably at the age of thirteen, with his teacher being the
famous rabbi •Gamaliel (Acts 22:3). It is not known where he went when he finished his studies, but it seems that
I was not in Jerusalem on the days when the Lord Jesus was crucified, and I returned to that city shortly
after that event. The result of his education can be appreciated in his own words
... in Judaism I advanced in age beyond many of my contemporaries in my nation, being much
more jealous of my parents' traditions). Although there are no specific data on his studies of the
Greek culture, in his writings it is evident that he was a true expert in it. On several occasions he makes
quotes from classic Greek authors. In Acts 17:28 it quotes Epimenides ('For in him we live, and move, and')
we are") and to Aratos ("As some of your own poets have also said: Because his lineage
we are”). Epimenides was a Cretan poet, author of civil and religious legislation for that island (also
cited in Tit. 1:12). The words of Aratus were taken from his work Phaenomena. Those concepts,
In addition, they were repeated by other Greek authors, including the Stoic Cleanthes, in his Hymn to Zeus.
permanent interest in reading is demonstrated in his recommendations to Timoteo: "In the meantime that I go,
"engage in reading" (1 Ti. 4:13). It is not known what the content of the documents that Paul left was.
Troas in the house of Carpus.” He asked Timothy to bring him “the books, especially the parchments” (2 Tim.
4:13). The procurator Festus, after hearing Paul preach, said to him: 'You are crazy, Paul; your great learning is driving you mad.'
"mad" (Acts 26:24). Thus, the broad culture of the apostle was evident. Nevertheless, following what is
tradition among the Jews, was trained in a trade: he knew how to make tents, which would help him later in his
missionary journeys (Acts 18:3).
The conversion of Saul.
The dispute of Esteban arose among some members 'of the synagogue called of the freedmen, and of the
from Cyrene, from Alexandria, from Cilicia and from Asia” (Acts 6:9). It is possible that P. was a member of a synagogue of
those who were from his province, Cilicia, and who participated in the discussion as such. The truth is that he took part in
the subsequent death of the first Christian martyr (Acts 7:58; 26:10) and then became a great
follower of the church. While engaged in those tasks, he was on his way to Damascus when the risen Christ
appeared to him. Blinded by the experience, he was taken to the city, where he devoted himself to prayer. The Lord
sent to •Ananias to instruct him in the faith (Acts 9:1–19). After being baptized, P. immediately began to preach 'to
Christ in the synagogues, saying that this was the Son of God” (Acts 9:20).
It is likely that it was on this occasion that he decided to go to Arabia, for when writing to the Galatians, he says: “...
I did not go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me; but I went to Arabia, and returned again to Damascus.

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After three years, I went up to Jerusalem...” (Gal. 1:17–18). We know nothing about the purpose of that trip nor to
what specific place it was. The mention that P. makes in 2 Corinthians 11:32-33 ('In Damascus, the governor of the')
Province of King Aretas...”) makes some think that P. was in Petra, where this king ruled.
Jews from Damascus obtained the cooperation of the authorities, who "guarded the gates by day and by
"night" (Acts 9:24), with the purpose of killing him. To save him, "the disciples... lowered him down the wall,
lowering him in a basket” (Acts 9:25). It is known that there was a special extradition arrangement between
Aretas and the governor of Damascus for cases of individuals who may have escaped justice in
Petra. Apparently, this was taken as an excuse for the conspiracy because the Roman authorities
They condemned murderers to crucifixion, which then endangered the conspirators themselves.
When he arrived in Jerusalem, the brothers were suspicious of him, until Barnabas brought him to the
apostles" to whom he shared his experience (Acts 9:26–27). Thus, he stayed with Peter for about fifteen days.
After this, he returned to his city of Tarsus, where he may have stayed for about eight or ten years,
Well, there is no data on that stage of his life. There is no doubt that he had problems there because of
Of his faith, for he said: 'From the Jews five times I received forty stripes minus one' (2 Co. 11:24).
When and where did this happen? The Book of Acts tells us nothing about this particular matter. Therefore, it is possible
what part of those bad experiences he had precisely in his hometown. Also to the time in
Tarso must correspond to the shipwrecks mentioned in 2 Corinthians 11:25 ('... three times I have suffered')
shipwreck; I have been like a castaway at sea for a night and a day), unless some of these
incidents occurred during their missionary journeys and •Luke did not want to record them in the Acts, which is
doubtful.
His/Her physique.

There is a document from the second century, titled The Acts of Paul and Thecla, which tells some stories.
However, although this work was considered spurious, it is interesting to note the description it makes of the
physical appearance of the apostle. It says that he was a person of average height, half bald, with a pointed nose and
furrowed brow. Furthermore, he had twisted or bowed legs. This coincides with what he says about himself.
"Because, to tell the truth, they say, the letters are hard and strong; but the bodily presence is weak" [2 Co.
The arched legs are, according to some, a characteristic of people who had received
whippings on many occasions.
His mystical experiences.
The apostle says in 2 Cor. 12:2 the following: "I know a man in Christ, who fourteen years ago (if
in the body, I do not know; if out of the body, I do not know; God knows) was caught up to the third heaven.” Some
People speculate that P. was wandering through the Taurus mountains, where there is even a cave that is known as
the name 'Cave of SanP.'. And that he probably received this vision or was transported to the third heaven there. The truth is
In several of his writings, P. speaks of revelations he received directly from the Lord, but he is careful.
to clarify: "And so that the greatness of the revelations would not exalt me excessively, I was given a
a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to buffet me” (2 Cor. 12:7). In reality, no one knows what
this "sting". Some thought it was a sexual weakness. Others that it was some
type of painful disease and, in addition, that produced a bad impression on others. But there is no reliable data.
Antioch.
As a result of the success of the preaching of the gospel in Antioch, the third city of the empire,
Bernabé sought Paul to reside there. In that city, Paul was able to develop a fruitful ministry.
together with other prominent members of the Antioquian church. When a prophet by the name of
Agabus announced that "a great famine would come over the whole inhabited earth," the brothers from Antioch
they decided to 'send help' to the saints of Judea, giving 'each one according to what he had'.
The ones in charge of bringing this offering of love were 'Barnabas and ... Saul' (Acts 11:28–30). Apparently, they brought
also with them to •Tito, a Gentile, for he says in Gal. 2:1–3: 'Then, after fourteen years, I went up again'
to Jerusalem with Barnabas, bringing Tito with me." P. took advantage of this visit to Jerusalem to consult with the
main leaders of the church there ('But I went up according to a revelation, and to not run or have run in vain,
I privately presented to those who had a certain reputation the gospel that I preach among the Gentiles. But even not
Titus, who was with me, despite being Greek, was compelled to be circumcised" [Gal. 2:1–5]). The results of
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also those who had known the Lord before him. And the fact that Titus was not forced to
circumcising made it clear that the brothers in Jerusalem agreed with the doctrine and practice
he implanted among the Gentiles.
One day, while praying in the temple, an "ecstasy" came over him and he saw the Lord, who said to him: "Make haste, and
Go promptly from Jerusalem; for they will not receive your testimony about me.... Go, for I will send you far away.
to the Gentiles" (Acts 22:17–21). When telling it to the brothers, they realized that Paul had
he was "entrusted with the gospel of the uncircumcision, just as Peter was with the gospel of the circumcision," for which reason he
they gave him and Barnabas "the right hand in a sign of fellowship, so that we might go to the Gentiles, and
they to the circumcision. They only asked us to remember the poor” (Gal. 2:7–10). This last part
It was, indeed, the expression of the good wish that the action carried out by the brothers would be repeated.
Antioquia.
Missionary trip.
Back in that city, the Holy Spirit spoke to the church leaders,
saying, 'Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them' (Acts 13:1–2). With the support
from the brothers, they set out, then towards Cyprus, where Barnabas was from, accompanied by John Mark.
"assistant" (Acts 13:1–5). As a known strategy, upon arriving in a place, he sought "the synagogues of the Jews" and
there began to announce 'the word of God' (Acts 13:5). They then went to Pamphylia, in the south of Anatolia,
but John Mark decided to return to Jerusalem. They continued preaching in various cities, and managed to
establish Christian groups in •Antioch of Pisidia, •Iconium, •Lystra, •Derbe and other places. Then
they returned to Antioch, from where they had departed.
The controversy with the Judaizers.
His report was a great cause of joy for the brothers. But they found that they had come from
Judea some brothers who were teaching that believers had to keep the law of Moses.
Bernabé argued strongly with them, so "it was decided that they should go up... to Jerusalem... to the
apostles and elders, to discuss this matter" (Acts 15:2). This is how what is known as
the •Council of Jerusalem, whose decisions freed Gentile believers from the demands of the law
from Moses. The corresponding letter was delivered by P. and Barnabas to the church in Antioch, and it caused great
joy among the brothers.
More missionary trips.
"After a few days," P. and Barnabas decided to revisit the brothers in the cities.
where they had preached before. There was a disagreement among them. Barnabas wanted to take John Mark.
Finally, they decided to separate. Bernabe went to Cyprus with John Mark and Paul departed for Syria.
Cilicia, accompanied by Silas. In Derbe, he met Timothy and included him in his mission. Thus, they traveled.
for 'Phrygia and the province of Galatia,' but 'the Holy Spirit forbade them to speak the word in.'
Asia" (Acts 16:1–7). The same happened when they wanted to go to Bithynia. They then went to Troas, where P.
a vision that prompted him to travel to Macedonia. Thus began the preaching of the gospel in those
regions, being reached the cities of •Philippi, •Thessalonica, •Berea, •Athens, and •Corinth. From there he traveled to
Ephesus and then returned to Antioch after passing through Caesarea. Then he traveled again through Galatia and
Phrygia, 'strengthening all the disciples' (Acts 18:23). He returned to Ephesus, this time to stay there for a
good weather.
Back to Jerusalem.
At this point, P. was planning to return to Jerusalem and then go to Rome, for which he wrote a letter.
to the brothers of this last city telling them of his intention to visit them, heading to Spain
Letter to the Romans. Having barely escaped from a riot that arose in Ephesus, he took leave of the
brothers and he set out again for Macedonia, traveled through the country, went to Greece again and then decided to return
to Jerusalem by way of Macedonia. A group of brothers accompanied him to Asia (Acts 20:1–4). They arrived
a •Troas, where P. preached and performed the miracle of bringing back to life a young man named •Eutychus. After several
mandatory stops on the journey, he called the elders of Ephesus to the city of Miletus. He met with them and the
he urged. Then they traveled until they arrived in Tyre, where he greeted the brothers. In Caesarea, he stayed at a house.
Felipe the evangelist. There they received the visit of the prophet Agabus, who prophesied that P. would be made.

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prisoner in Jerusalem, but the apostle insisted on going. Upon arriving in the holy city, he presented a report to the
church. But when he visited the temple, he was recognized and a commotion broke out that almost cost him his life. The
a tribune of a Roman company saved him from the hands of the crowd. Although he was allowed to speak to them, his
the message caused more uproar. The next day, he was able to speak before 'the chief priests and to
the entire council” (Acts 22:30). The results were negative. So the tribune decided to keep him imprisoned.
In prison, the Lord Jesus appeared to him again, encouraging him and telling him that he would go to Rome.
Captured and sent to Rome.
He had to be transferred to Caesarea under strong guard to prevent a conspiracy to kill him.
There, the Jewish religious leaders descended and accused him before Felix the governor. The apostle...
He defended, but Félix decided to keep him imprisoned. Two years later, Pontius Pilate came as Felix's successor.
Also before this, the Jewish leaders went back to accuse him, until P. decided to exercise his right as
Roman citizen and appeal to Caesar. King Agrippa and his wife Berenice, visiting the place, wanted to hear.
After his message, Agrippa said: 'You almost persuade me to be a Christian' (Acts 26:28).
Finally, P. was sent to Rome on a vessel that sank near the island of Malta. There he made several
miracles. Then they embarked him on an Alexandrian ship that took him to Puteoli, where he was received by
believers who attended to him for seven days, after which he went to Rome.
Was he imprisoned twice in Rome? The account of Luke in the book of Acts does not conclude by indicating
the death of the apostle, but he leaves him in Rome "two whole years in a rented house, and he received everyone
that they were coming, preaching the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ, openly and without
"impediment" (Acts 28:30-31). Most scholars believe that P. was imprisoned twice in Rome, and
he was first released from prison in the year 62 AD and his second imprisonment and death in the year 65
In 67 A.D. According to this thesis, then, the apostle had the opportunity to travel again preaching the
gospel, which explains the tradition that it reached Spain. At least it is known through Clement.
from Rome, who wrote it in the year 96 AD, that the apostle died after having reached 'to the ends
"extremes of the west." Furthermore, the famous fragment of Muratori (Canon of the NT) indicates that Luke does not
could relate in the book of Acts 'the imprisonment of Peter and the journey of Paul when he went from Rome to
Spain.” Many of the so-called Church Fathers also bear witness to this. This thesis, on the other hand,
part, helps to better interpret certain passages, especially 2 Tim. 4:6–18, where the apostle senses his
death ("... I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand" [2 Tim. 4:6]). He feels very
only ("Only Luke is with me.... In my first defense no one stood by my side" [2 Tim. 4:11, 16]). They have
There have been many speculations about what P's itinerary might have been during those three or four years that
they separate their two prisons.
His theology.
Through his letters, which were written to address specific problems that arose
in the various churches, the importance and depth of Pauline thought is evident. Each letter
he/she has his/her own way of arguing, using the appropriate language for the matters he/she wanted to address.
From his set, we can extract the general lines of his thought on salvation, which indicates to us
what is its real meaning, and refutes the false conceptions that were presented about it in the
era.
The law and grace.
As an apostle to the Gentiles, he was concerned to clarify that what was considered as
requirements of the Jewish law were not applicable to Gentile believers, insisting on justification by
means of faith. In his writings, especially in Romans and Galatians, he tries to explain what had been the
function of the law, emphasizing that all of it had been fulfilled by Jesus Christ, especially with his death
in atonement for the sins of the world. The believers have died with Christ. Therefore, they have died to the
law ("For I through the law am dead to the law, that I might live unto God" [Gal. 2:19]). That death makes the
free men from the law. Believers are no longer 'under the law, but under grace' (Rom. 6:14). Nevertheless, the
the stipulations of the AT had to be taken into account, knowing that 'they are written to admonish us to
us” (1 Cor. 10:11). He always emphasized to believers that faith in Christ and conversion had
resulting in a behavior of holiness.
Justification by faith.
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The apostle emphasizes that the entire Bible teaches that "there is no one righteous, not even one" (Rom. 3:10). It was
it was necessary for Jesus Christ, the perfect man, the just par excellence, to give his life in atonement for the
sins of humanity, thus satisfying divine justice. Based on that fact, God offers freely
to justify all those who believe in His Son, those who recognize and accept that the sacrifice He made was
in her particular favor. The justification is, then, a gift from God. Thus, "apart from the law, it has been manifested the
justice of God... the justice of God through faith in Jesus Christ... being justified freely by His
grace” (Rom. 3:21–25).
The reconciliation.
Explain that man's sin put him in a state of enmity with God ('Because the mind')
"the carnal mind is enmity against God" [Ro. 8:7]). The Lord Jesus came to the world to do a work of
reconciliation between men and God ('For if while we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the
the death of His Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by His life" [Ro. 5:10]). It says that God
has given believers 'the ministry of reconciliation,' which proclaims 'that God was in Christ
reconciling the world to himself.” And now it is “as if God were pleading through us.... Be reconciled
"with God" (2 Co. 5:18–21). This reconciliation with God produces another among human beings with each other. For
to begin with, the division between Jews and Gentiles was removed by the Lord Jesus on the cross of Calvary ("Because
he is our peace, who made both peoples one, tearing down the dividing wall of hostility, abolishing
in his flesh the enmities... and through the cross reconcile both to God in one body” [Eph. 2:14–
18]).
The Church.
Of special significance was the contribution to understanding what the church is. It explains that it
It is "the house of God... the church of the living God, pillar and foundation of the truth" (1 Tim. 3:15). Jesus Christ is
the foundation of it (1 Cor. 3:11–12). He is its head and it is his body (Eph. 1:22–23; Col. 1:18). This figure
is reinforced by another: the church is the bride of Christ (Eph. 5:21–33). It says that "the manifold wisdom of
"God" is "made known through the church to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places" (Eph.
3:9–10). The purpose of Christ is to "sanctify her, having cleansed her in the washing of water by the word,
to present it to himself, a glorious church, that she should be without spot or wrinkle or any such thing,
"but that it may be holy and without blemish" (Eph. 5:26–27).

His eschatology.
The apostle frequently speaks of the second coming of Christ. He said that it is "necessary for him to reign" (1
Co. 15:25). The Thessalonians had turned "to serve the living and true God and to wait for the
heavens to His Son, whom He raised from the dead” (1Thess. 1:9–10). He encouraged them to be prepared for “the
the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all His saints" (1Thess. 3:13), because "the day of the Lord will come like this
like a thief in the night" (1 Thess. 5:2). With this, he indicated that the redemption would be completed, not only of men,
but of all creation.
His fight against excesses.
On the other hand, I had to always be vigilant due to the excesses that occurred in the media.
Christians who misinterpreted this eschatological meaning of salvation. Some, as in the case of
certain Thessalonians did not see the necessity to work ('For even when we were with you,
We ordered this: If anyone does not want to work, neither shall he eat" [2 Thes. 3:10–12]). Others said "that the
resurrection yes himself carried out (2 You. 2:16–18). There waswhat to warn against the spirits
"deceivers" who "will prohibit marriage" (1 Tim. 4:1–3). And so on.
In summary, for these and many other reasons, it can be said that he was the greatest expositor of the faith.
Christian.

Cities Related to Pablo

1. Tarso: Pablo's hometown.
2. Jerusalem: City where he studies the law of Moses with the great rabbi Gamaliel, attends the Council of
the Apostles and, before that, the martyrdom of Stephen; and there he is, in turn, captured by the Romans.

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3. Damascus: In its vicinity, he converts to Christ and escapes from it through a window in the wall.
hounded by his pursuers.
4. Antioquia: Church founded by Barnabas. Starting point of the first three missionary journeys; there
the disciples receive the name of Christians for the first time.
5.Galatia: In the region located in the center of Asia Minor, Paul writes to the Christians from Ephesus.
a letter to defend the brothers from the 'Judaizers' or false brothers, who wanted to impose
to the converts of gentility the observances of the law of Moses.
6. Philippi: An important center of the region of Macedonia. During his second missionary journey, Paul...
found in this Roman colony a church with which it will always be linked by the strongest ties of
Christian love.
7. Thessalonica: In this city - the capital of the Roman province of Macedonia - he founds a church.
the one who writes two letters from Corinth. The first is the oldest writing of the New Testament, and
While in Thessalonica, he received help from the community of Philippi.
8.Athens: Greek city where Paul preached to a group of cultured men during his second
missionary trip.
9. Corinth: The church there was founded by Paul on his second journey. He preaches and works there.
this community will send two letters, the first from Ephesus and the second from Philippi.
10. Colossae: Small city in the region of Phrygia, east of Ephesus. This church was founded by a
disciple of Paul, Epaphras, and to her he directs a letter about the dangers that threaten.
11. Ephesus: Church founded by Paul on the third journey.
12. Caesarea: City on the coast of Palestine where he was imprisoned for two years, being procurators.
Félix and Porcius Festus. From here, Paul set out for Rome on his journey of captivity.
13. Rome: Capital of the Roman Empire. Paul writes a letter to the Christian community there from
Corinth. He spent two periods imprisoned there preaching the gospel, until his martyrdom in the year 67.

8. He returned to Jerusalem to report on his ministry to the Gentiles (Acts 11:1-18).

He preached the gospel to Cornelius, a Gentile from Caesarea (Acts 10).
6. He stayed at the house of Simon the tanner, whom the Jews considered unclean (Acts 9:36-43).
5. He began to move around the country and preach in places like Lydda (Acts 9:32-38).
He preached in other cities of Samaria during his return to Jerusalem (Acts 8:25).
3. It was after Philip and he prayed for the Samaritans who were partly Jews (Acts 8:14-24).
He preached the good news to his Jewish companions in Jerusalem (Acts 2–5).
1. He rose up among the believing Jews and guided them (Acts 1:15-26).
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