06/16/2026
Use this outline to study the life of Paul.
I. Paul's Conversion and Divine Calling (Acts)
1. Saul's Conversion on the Damascus Road
• Acts 9:1–22
2. Paul's First Public Testimony in Jerusalem
• Acts 22:1–21
3. Paul's Testimony before King Agrippa
• Acts 26:1–23
4. Paul's Farewell to the Ephesian Elders
• Acts 20:17–38
5. Paul's Defense before the Sanhedrin
• Acts 23:1–6
6. Paul's Defense before Governor Felix
• Acts 24:10–21
7. Paul's Appeal before Festus
• Acts 25:7–12
8. Paul's Voyage and Leadership during the Storm
• Acts 27:21–26
II. Paul's Conversion, Calling, and Early Ministry (Galatians)
9. Called by God, Not by Men
• Galatians 1:11–24
10. Defending the Truth of the Gospel
• Galatians 2:1–21
III. Paul's Ministry and Apostleship
11. A Debtor to All People
• Romans 1:8–17
12. Paul's Ministry to the Gentiles
• Romans 15:14–33
13. The Least of the Apostles
• 1 Corinthians 15:1–11
14. The Rights and Sacrifices of an Apostle
• 1 Corinthians 9:1–27
15. God's Grace in Paul's Ministry
• Ephesians 3:1–13
16. Steward of the Gospel
• Colossians 1:24–29
17. Paul's Labor and Conduct among the Thessalonians
• 1 Thessalonians 2:1–12
IV. Paul's Sufferings and Trials
18. Afflicted but Not Crushed
• 2 Corinthians 1:3–11
19. Treasures in Earthen Vessels
• 2 Corinthians 4:7–18
20. Living by Faith in the Midst of Suffering
• 2 Corinthians 5:1–10
21. Commending Ourselves as Servants of God
• 2 Corinthians 6:3–10
22. Paul's Hardships and Endurance
• 2 Corinthians 11:16–33
23. The Thorn in the Flesh
• 2 Corinthians 12:1–10
V. Paul's Spiritual Life and Personal Testimony
24. The Inner Struggle with Sin
• Romans 7:7–25
25. Crucified with Christ
• Galatians 2:19–21
26. Living by Faith
• Philippians 1:12–26
27. Paul's Christian Ambition and Goal
• Philippians 3:4–14
28. Learning Contentment
• Philippians 4:10–13
VI. Paul's Example to Believers
29. Imitate Me as I Imitate Christ
• 1 Corinthians 4:9–17
30. Paul's Example of Self-Discipline
• 1 Corinthians 9:24–27
31. Be Followers of Me
• 1 Corinthians 11:1
32. You Know How We Lived Among You
• 2 Thessalonians 3:7–10
VII. Paul's Love and Concern for the Churches
33. Great Sorrow for Israel
• Romans 9:1–5
34. Paul's Burden for His People
• Romans 10:1–4
35. A Spiritual Father to the Corinthians
• 2 Corinthians 12:14–21
36. My Little Children
• Galatians 4:12–20
37. Longing to Visit the Philippians
• Philippians 2:19–30
38. A Nursing Mother and Caring Father
• 1 Thessalonians 2:7–20
VIII. Paul's Charge to Timothy and Titus
39. Chief of Sinners Saved by Grace
• 1 Timothy 1:12–17
40. Paul's Example of Godliness
• 1 Timothy 4:12–16
41. I Have Fought the Good Fight
• 2 Timothy 4:6–8
42. Everyone Deserted Me, but the Lord Stood by Me
• 2 Timothy 4:9–18
IX. Personal Glimpses from Paul's Imprisonments and Letters
43. Paul's Desire to Visit Rome
• Romans 15:22–29
44. A Prisoner of Christ Jesus
• Ephesians 3:1 and 4:1
45. An Ambassador in Chains
• Ephesians 6:19–20
46. Paul's Joy in Imprisonment
• Philippians 1:12–18
47. Remember My Chains
• Colossians 4:3–18
48. Paul's Appeal for Onesimus
• Philemon 1:8–22
X. Paul's Final Reflections
49. The Time of My Departure Has Come
• 2 Timothy 4:6–8
50. The Lord Will Bring Me Safely into His Kingdom
• 2 Timothy 4:16–18