Every new born child in Christ, needs to be encouraged as they begin to live their new life in Christ. When Saul of Tarsus was converted the Lord sent him one of His disciples to encourage him, a man whose name means God is gracious.

There can be no doubt that Saul of Tarsus behaved like a terrorist against the church. But the grace of God arrested this terrorist and brought a mighty change in his life.

In this troubled world, many people do not have peace of mind. There is an answer for the troubled mind. God has given us the answer.

When we look at the life that the apostle Paul lived before his conversion, it is difficult to believe that he became such a preacher of truth, and such a missionary who had a great burden for souls. The answer to this dramatic change in his life, is the amazing Grace of God.

Paul said that above all we are to take the shield of faith. It is having the shield of faith, and our faith in God will be be able to quench the fiery darts of the wicked.

One of the lesser known s that we meet with in Scripture is a man called Simon the Cyrenian. He was the man chosen to carry the cross of Christ as He made His way to Calvary. His cross bearing sets and example for us all.

Part of God's armour covered the feet of His soldiers. Paul spoke of that part of the armour as the preparation of the gospel. This would teach us that wherever the Christian walks they should bring the gospel message with them.

The Apostle Paul came face to face with many servants of the devil. One such individual was a witch, but Paul addressed her in the name of Christ, and he saw her converted.

Wearing the breastplate of righteousness, means that the Christian is called upon to live a holy life. Living a holy life is a great defensive against the wiles of the devil.

One of the lesser known individuals that we meet with in Scripture is a man called Ittai. This man proved to be loyal to king David. He is a picture of the Christian, who is loyal to King Jesus.