• The Pattern of Paul's Life — 1Ti 1:15-16
  • Before conversion — a pattern of God"s goodness
    • Paul's depravity — Act 8:1-3
    • God's patience — Act 9:1-2
  • At conversion — a pattern of God's grace — Act 9
    • God took the initiative in Paul's salvation
    • Christ was revealed to Paul
    • Paul responded to God's grace — Act 9
  • After conversion — a pattern of God's greatness
    • God's power changed Paul's life — 2Co 5:17
    • God's power kept Paul through trials — 2Co 11:24
    • God's power gave Paul a ministry — Rom 15:15-16
• The Character of Paul's Ministry — Rom 15:17-28
  • A Christ-centered ministry — Rom 15:17
  • An authoritative ministry — Rom 15:18-19
  • An outgoing ministry — Rom 15:19-20
  • A compassionate ministry — Rom 15:25-28; 2Co 8

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