Paul and His Christian Mission

by Michael A.G. Haykin

The mission of the apostle Paul is central to the New Testament, where it was vital in the establishment of the early church and spreading the gospel throughout the world of his day. This study provides a concise but rich view of Paul the man and Paul the missionary. At his conversion to Christ, Paul was given a clear mandate to bring the gospel to the Gentiles. Many truths were evident as he pursued this mission. Paul loved the church, and he was zealous to win the lost to Christ. He appreciated and cultivated co-labourers in the work of the gospel, as he depended on the power of the Holy Spirit.
Paul's experience challenges the reader. Study guide questions are provided at the end of each chapter to help reflect on and apply the things that are learned in this short, focused study of Paul's life. The apostle modelled for Christians-both then and now-a love for the gospel and its power, a steady and deep love for God's people and a rooted confidence in the power of the Holy Spirit to apply Christ's saving work on the cross to needy sinners. It is hoped that as you learn more about Paul and his Christian mission, you will grow in your own relationship with God and service for him-or perhaps be challenged to seek him for the first time.

88 pages, Paperback

Published December 27, 2022

About the author

Dr. Michael A.G. Haykin is the Professor of Church History and Biblical Spirituality and Director of The Andrew Fuller Center for Baptist Studies at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

He is also the editor of Eusebeia: The Bulletin of The Andrew Fuller Center for Baptist Studies. His present areas of research include 18th-century British Baptist life and thought, as well as Patristic Trinitarianism and Baptist piety.

Haykin is a prolific writer having authored numerous books, over 250 articles and over 150 book reviews. He is also an accomplished editor with numerous editorial credits.

Reviews

[Bruce Walker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Without question, my favorite teacher, speaker, author when it comes to Christian history is Dr. Michael A. G. Haykin. Dr. Haykin is on the faculties of Heritage College and Seminary in Ontario as well as the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville.

This specific is brief but full of material well worth studying. It contains only six chapters and a conclusion discussing aspects of Paul's mission. The chapters are "Conversion", "Love", "Mission", "Prayer", "Co-Workers", and "The Spirit". Each chapter concludes with a Study Guide containing questions to help the reader grasp the chapter's material. The book would serve well as a brief Bible Study guide on Paul's Mission.