Saul and Paul: A Powerful Team Servant; prisoner; pioneer; shepherd; miracle, and leader, he led on of the most influential lives in Christian history. Christ changed him, and turned his life completely around. Before his conversion, he modeled the Jew of all Jews: a law-abiding, law-worshiping, law-enforcing apprentice of the Pharisees, the sworn enemy of the Christians. What, or who, caused such a dramatic change? How did his conversion so immensely affect Christian history? Paul influenced a large portion of the mid-eastern gentiles in his age and converted thousands to the Christian cause throughout his lifetime. Christ planned his life to unfold in such a way for him to reach out, disciple, and encourage to the best of his abilities. From his training under differing views to his own personal experience, the effects that would arise from Paul’s vastly influential ministry originate from three, specific causes. First, Paul claimed a Jewish heritage, and a Roman citizenship, and this combination affected his ministry in vital ways. As a Jew, Paul received attention that would have escaped his grasp had he originated a gentile. The Jews took Paul seriously and listened to him …show more content…
Gamileel expanded Saul’s knowledge of the Jewish heritage, religious standing, sacred laws, and crucial duties to the people. Under Gamileel, Saul’s vision for his own people grew and he dedicated his heart to forming them into a Pharisee-created mold. Contrasting Gamileel to Barnabas, who expanded Paul’s understanding of historical and Spiritual matters apart from the Pharisee-created law, shows how integral they would both become throughout his ministry. Barnabas enlightened Paul’s heart towards Christ through an academic approach, and gifted him with tools he would employ his whole life. Both men shaped young Paul into a scholarly, respected, wise young