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After Paul’s conversion, how was his background used to carry out his life mission?
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Pham used the fact that he was A Roman citizen to allow him to travel freely throughout the land. He used his Jewish background to be able to enter into any synagogue and preach be before the congregation
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On several occasions, Paul used his Roman citizenship to either be released from punishment or to be moved from one area to another as in his transportation to Rome. His background as a student The Scriptures under Gamaliel, he was able to clearly teach why Jesus was the Messiah.
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By being a Roman citizen he could minister in ways noncitizens couldn’t. This also allowed him to appeal to Caesar and be sent to Rome where he ministered while under house arrest.
By being Hebrew by birth he was able to study under the greatest teacher of Jewish law. Because he was a Pharisee he could address the people gathered in the synagogue. His knowledge of Hebrew scripture enabled him to be able to quote scripture with he reasoned with the local rabbis and scribes when they challenged him. -
Paul transformed from a troubled man into an explementary servant to Christ. Paul’s background strengthened his testimony and showed people that anyone could “leave their past behind” and become a follower of Christ. No matter how troubled one might be, they can turn turn those problems into a deep passion for Jesus Christ. Paul also had the advantage of being well versed in both the Jewish and Gentile cultures.
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He was well educated in Hebrew Scripture and Law giving him an advantage as to how to respond to the Jewish leaders, and he had Roman citizenship that made it easier to spread the gospel throughout the area.