What factors led Paul toward fear during his second missionary journey? What often contributes to our fears? This article raises a number of factors that may have pushed Paul toward fear, factors that we too experience.

This article addresses the issue of "self-designations" in the Pastoral Epistles. What were the "names" used in early Christianity in this way to designate other members of the church? How did authors refer to members of the churches to whom they were writing? Does the term "Christian" provide the answer to these questions?

This article considers the specific influence of Stephen on the apostle Paul, with consideration toward the book of Acts.

How should these words of Paul in Colossians 1:24 be interpreted: "filling up what is lacking in the sufferings of Christ"? This article offers some exegetical comments.

This paper is on Paul's view on the church, which comes out in different images he uses.

The Christian lifestyle described in Colossians 3:1-Colossians 4:6 makes use of three types of traditional catechetical and ethical material.

This article spells out the historical difference between an orator and a herald. The former adapted his message to his audience in order achieve desired results; the latter had his message set for him by another, and so he was not results-driven but obedience-driven. The Corinthians wanted an orator, but Paul was a herald.

This article looks at the life of Paul as the apostle to the Gentiles. The article explains his work, which includes the three missionary journeys he undertook in his calling. It also reflects on his crucial understanding of the promise of God to Abraham that pointed to the blessing of all nations. It was an understanding that drove him in his missionary journeys, along with much suffering for the gospel.

This is a review article on F. F. Bruce's book on the theology of Paul, Paul, Apostle of the Heart Set Free.

There are many conflicting interpretations of Revelation 20. This study wants to examine this passage in the light of the eschatology of Paul.

This essay focuses on the chronology of the life of Paul. The role of Galatians 2:1-10 and Acts 15:1-35 is explored.

After seeing how difficult a calling the ministry can be, why would anyone want to be a minister? This article answers that God makes the pastor, and prepares the way for him from childbirth. The apostle Paul is an illustration of this. It is God's power that makes men useful to his ministry. A minister will therefore not be proud, since he is only an instrument of God's hand.

This article on Galatians 1:15 looks at the conversion of Paul, showing how it came as a result of God's predetermined plan and out of His good pleasure.

This article looks at the missionary travels of Paul through Cyprus. Looking at the cities that Paul visited, this article maintains that the Bible does not record myth, but real people, real cities, and real events. It is real history.

Looking at Acts 28:17-31, this article looks at the speculation around why Luke ended the book of Acts in the way that he did. Here the author suggests that Luke wanted to show that with the completion of Paul's ministry, a once-for-all foundation had been laid for the Word of God to continue without hinderance.

Looking at Acts 28:17-31, this article looks at the speculation around why Luke ended the book of Acts in the way he did. Here the author suggests that the reason is because Luke wanted to show that Paul's two years in Rome represent the completion of the Pauline mission.

This article discusses the meaning of discipleship, presenting the life of Paul as a example of the attitude of a disciple of Christ.

This article on church history looks at the three missionary journeys and the ministry of the apostle Paul.

This article on church history looks at the life of the apostle Paul: his background, conversion and early ministry.

Is it true that the life and teachings of the historical Jesus was at best unimportant and at worst unknown to Paul? This paper devotes attention to 1 Corinthians as a case study on Paul’s knowledge of the life of Jesus.

Paul's final statement in Acts 26:29 is a remarkable example of Christian zeal and genuine Christian courtesy. You don't find anything abrasive, over-zealous, obnoxious or repugnant here.

This is an extended review of N T Wright’s important book The Resurrection of the Son of God. The book has two main aims. First to reassert that the authors of the New Testament believed that Jesus was raised bodily from the dead. Second to clarify the authors’ understanding of resurrection for those who believe in Jesus.

Paul's use of the expression "in Christ" or "in the Lord" has received a great deal of attention in the past century. His use of this formula has implications for his understanding of the person and work of Christ, the Bible's teaching on salvation, what we believe about the return of Christ and the Christian life.