The Apostle Paul
Many Christian churches name their congregations after people from the Bible. Visitors have asked why we named our church after the Apostle Paul. Our founding members realized that many qualities of the Apostle Paul's life and ministry were the same goals we strive for as a congregation. Above all, we are committed to spreading the Gospel message to all parts of the neighboring community and distant lands just as St. Paul was throughout the Mediterranean world. Here are the comparisons...
The Apostle Paul's life was not an easy one. He faced many illnesses and problems we face today. Yet God used Paul to be a blessing to His world and now also two thousand years later - to our world through His teachings and writings. Our congregation is committed to God's guidance and care, as He uses us to be a blessing to our world now and in years to come.
Paul had dual citizenship - both as a Greek and a Jew. We also have dual citizenship, here on earth and as redeemed saints waiting for our heavenly citizenship.
Paul was well-educated. We strive to be in God's Word, and to know Him better in and through our life.
Paul's life was marred with sinful ambitions, but God changed his life to become a great witness to Jesus Christ. Our lives, too, are marred by sin, but God has forgiven us through the merits of His Son, Jesus Christ - and now we become 21st century witnesses.
Paul saw the purpose of his life as a voice in proclaiming the Good News of salvation in Jesus. Our purpose is the same - as voices of the Good News about Jesus in our present age.
Paul became an encouragement to all he knew. We strive to be an encouragement to our family and acquaintances by sharing our Christ-centered life and faith.
Paul wanted the world to see Jesus through him. We want the world to see Jesus through us in all we think and do and say.
Paul lived his life blessed by God and then died in the faith. Our goal is to live our lives blessed by God and then die in the faith.
