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After Paul’s conversion, how was his background used to carry out his life mission?
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Because he was both Jewish and Roman, many doors were open to him that would not otherwise be opened. He was allowed to go to Rome because of his citizenship, he was able to teach in the synagogues because of his teaching under Gamaliel.
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Paul’s background was essential to carry out his life mission because he prepared of his Jewish background and his persecution of the church. Besides this he was a Roman citizen and enjoyed privileges of being one. Paul was also well educated. It is documented that he was educated by Gamaliel one of the best scholars of his time.
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After Paul’s conversion, he was used to carry out his life’s mission by spreading the gospel to the nations. Paul was not always a man after God’s own heart. He spoke against the Christians. He also killed a few Christians because of his unbelief. When he was on his way to meet someone, he was struck with blindness. This situation changed his life forever. God ministered to him and shared His love towards Paul. Paul was in a state of humility. In his humble state, he surrendered to God and used his testimony to spread the gospel.
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He was a philosopher – he was able to figure out what was needed.
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As a Roman citizen he had rights that protected him from being imprisoned or run out of town. It opened advantages for him. His education afforded him that ability to know scriptures like very few others, therefore, “he could reason with people from the scriptures”.