Attempts on Paul's life required him to use his Roman citizenship to escape the situation. It was clear to Paul that the local politicians were amenable to giving opportunities to assassinate him.

What is once saved always saved?

Disprove The Statement: Paul Did Not Eat Meat Based on I Cor 8:13

The Protestant leaders after breaking with Catholicism, and basing their new denominations solely on the Bible, and not Papal authority, realized they had a problem. The Epistle of James seemed to undermine their position that faith only is required for salvation.

What does the bible say about self-defense?

Did the Apostle Paul say that he was in turmoil deciding whether to remain or die and go directly to Christ in heaven? Tunnel vision is used by those who approach the Bible with Protestant doctrines and then try to view only those verses that seem to support what they inherited from Roman Catholicism and centuries of paganized human customs

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