Gideon Pingkihan

Featuring Apostle Paul

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

I hope you are all doing well by God’s grace.

In this edition, we will be featuring a prominent character in the Bible, and one of the most compelling narratives of transformation in Christian history, Apostle Paul.

He was known as Saul of Tarsus, a devout Pharisee and a fierce persecutor of Christians before becoming a fervent evangelist, preaching the very gospel he once tried to destroy. Taking the name of Paul, he dedicated the rest of his life spreading Christianity across Roman empire, establishing churches, and writing letters that would later form a significant portion of the New Testament.

Paul’s own words in 1 Corinthians 15:10, saying “But by the grace of God, I am what I am: and His grace which was bestowed on me was not in vain”. In this text, we can see Paul’s deep awareness of the undeserved favor he received and his commitment to make that grace count through his tireless work for the gospel. Paul remained resilient in his mission through suffering, imprisonment, and hardships he experienced, proclaiming “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13).

The life of Apostle Paul is indeed a powerful example of how God can turn a life around. Using past failures as a foundation for a greater calling serves as a glimpse of hope to prove to us that His grace is capable of transforming even the hardest of hearts and no one is far from His love. Romans 8:28 assures us, “ And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.”

Let us trust in His plan, stay faithful, and embrace the calling He has for our lives, and may the life of Apostle Paul inspire us to walk in boldly in faith.

Enjoy reading. God bless us all.

In His Service,
Gideon Pingkihan