Research Paper
There are many disciplines of human learning that are governed by rules. For example, there are mathematics rules, rules that govern grammar. It is not uncommon, though, that rules are structured in technical terms that, practically speaking, are of little value to some. Hence, a wise teacher learns to illustrate. The rule is made more understandable by the use of examples. In math, for instance: The multiplier times the multiplicand yields the product. Or, to say the same thing in an illustrative fashion, two times two equals four. The Bible is the greatest book of instruction known. It contains specific laws and commands, it also amply illustrates those requirements with clear examples of application, along with reinforcements
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The apostle Paul is front and center. From all we know of him, he was an intense and supremely motivated man, both before and after his conversion on the way to Damascus (Acts 9). It was Paul's mission activities (Acts 13 28) that contributed remarkably towards the Christian church's move from the limited sphere of Judaism to the broader frame of the Gentile world. It then becomes, for all religious history, a preeminent model for missionary outreach. Paul's ultimate goal was to establish strong, indigenous churches; congregations that would be equipped to carry on the task. He stayed as long as he could, setting up the church inspite of the difficulties. When mature local leaders had been trained, he would move on, leaving the leaders in charge. These church plants were self-governing, self-supporting, and self-propagating. Paul believed in teamwork. On all the missionary journeys he had companions along. Barnabas and John Mark set out with him on the first journey, and Silas set out with him on the second. The preaching of the gospel was a joint effort and Paul must have recruited many as fellow