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After Paul’s conversion, how was his background used to carry out his life mission?
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His knowledge of scripture, education, and Roman citizenship gave him many advantages to spread the gospel message.
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His thorough training in the scriptures along with his cultural background and Roman citizenship all combined to equip him uniquely for the ministry work he was called to. In addition, his deep immersion in sin (church persecution) created a profound impact of gratitude for the mercy and grace he received, giving his testimony tremendous passion and power.
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Paul could use his Roman citizenship to gain wins for Christ’s kingdom. He was also a zealot in the faith and his conversion was so big it spoke to Jesus the God of change.
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He used his Roman citizenship to minister without restriction. His excellent Hebrew Scriptural education served him well as he boldly preached the gospel in the Jewish synagogues.
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His Roman citizenship gave him rights that allowed him to minister without the restrictions placed on non-citizens. His Jewish heritage as a Hebrew of the Hebrews gave him the right to enter a synagogue and speak to those assembled there. Because of his excellent education under Gamaliel, he could quote and argue from the Law and the Prophets to present and to defend his claim that JESUS was GOD’s Son and that He had come to offer salvation to His people.