Whether you know him as Saint Paul, Apostle Paul, or the author of two-thirds of the New Testament, Beliefnet has articles to help you explore this hero of Christian faith. Beliefnet is the leading website covering religion and spirituality. Our content about Paul includes commentary on Paul's epistles by well-known Pauline scholars like N.T. Wright, Marcus Borg, Ben Witherington, John Shelby Spong, Richard B. Hays, and more. Explore our offerings about:
- Saul's persecution of the early church in Jerusalem
- His conversion from Saul to Paul on the road to Damascus
- How Paul's letters became the bulk of the New Testament
- Paul's epistles: Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 and 2 Thessalonians, 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon
- Paul on justification by faith, predestination, the End Times, faith vs. works, and other theological issues
- How Paul felt about marriage and sex
- How Paul addressed women's role in the church
- Paul's enigmatic reference to his "thorn in the flesh"
- Paul's teaching on the Lord's Supper and the resurrection
- Paul's Christology: his view of Jesus as Lord at whose name every knee must bend
- Paul's companions Timothy, Titus, Silas, and Barnabas
- Paul's writings on Jews and Gentiles
Please choose a link below to explore these topics.
PAUL THE MAN
A brief guide to who the author of the Epistles was and why he was so important.
He was shipwrecked, stoned, beaten, and laughed at--but he kept going. By Charles Swindoll
PAUL AND JESUS
Contemporary charges shortchange Paul, who was a remarkable man. By Marcus Borg
Do you know which Bible verses were said by Paul and which were said by Jesus? Take the quiz.
PAUL'S THEOLOGY
Read selected passages from Paul's letters to the Romans.
Which is more important, having faith or doing good works? Take our poll and read up on the debate.
PAUL'S TEACHINGS ON WOMEN AND SEX
Read excerpts of the biblical texts.
Have his ideas about women been misunderstood?
