The Later Experiences of Paul

In the Beginning
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This issue concentrates on the later experiences of Paul. Paul was the most prolific writer of the New Testament books. Through Luke’s account in Acts we have more information concerning his activities than of any other apostle.

We begin with an article which has as its backdrop Paul’s imprisonment at Caesarea, late in his career, after his three missionary journeys, before his first trip to Rome as a prisoner. The article is titled “The Justice of Festus,” and examines the principles exhibited in his hearing of Paul’s case, in contrast to the comparatively ignoble character of his predecessor, Felix. The principles discussed apply also as we judge matters which come before our attention today.

The article “The Divine Training” considers the wise and fatherly counsel of Paul to his son in the faith, Timothy, contained in Paul’s first epistle to Timothy. Many rich lessons are there for leaders in the church today.

“The Last Letter of the Apostle Paul” considers 2 Timothy in particular, which was written from Rome during Paul’s second imprisonment, pending his execution. This article also looks briefly at various other epistles Paul wrote during his earlier two-year house arrest at Rome.

Then follow two articles concerning Paul’s voyage to Rome. The first, “Paul’s Perilous Journey,” considers a variety of lovely lessons for our Christian walk. The second, “Acts 27, And You Are In It,” considers the voyage as a prophetic view of the closing of the present harvest of the Gospel age.