Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit (Great Lives Series)
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Overview
The apostle Paul was, in his own words, “the chief of all sinners.” Yet, this colossal figure left an indelible signature of greatness. Join renowned pastor Charles Swindoll in Great Lives: Paul as he examines the influence and impact of this remarkable man.
Tough, tenacious, and fiercely determined, Paul pursued his divine mission with unflinching resolve, and God used him mightily to turn the world upside down for Christ in his generation. Perhaps that’s why Paul’s life is such a source of hope for us. If the chief of sinners can be forgiven and become God’s chosen vessel, can He not forgive and use us as well?
Great Lives: Paul , the sixth book in his bestselling Great Lives series, Swindoll argues that no other person in the Bible, aside from Christ himself, had a more profound influence on his world and ours today than Paul.
Within the pages of Great Lives: Paul , Swindoll paints a vivid picture of Paul’s incredible life and legacy, tracing the story of how God reached down to Paul in all his self-righteous zeal and:
Join Swindoll as he invites you to travel far back to another place in another era--allowing us to focus our attention on this one man’s life, clinging closely to his side. Hopefully, as a result, our lives will never again be the same.
- Examines the influence and impact of the apostle Paul's life and legacy.
- Paints a vivid picture of how Paul was transformed from a violent aggressor into an influential spokesman for Christ.
- Argues that Paul, aside from Christ, had the most profound influence on his world.
- May I Introduce to You Saul of Tarsus
- The Violent Capture of a Rebel Will
- The Memorable Faith of a Forgotten Hero
- The Necessity of Solitude, Quietness, and Obscurity
- Mission Underway . . . Thanks to the Lesser-Known
- Out of the Shadows
- Finding Contentment in God’s Sufficient Grace
- The Pleasure of Being in Ministry Together
- Released in Order to Obey
- The Jagged Edge of Authentic Ministry
- A Game Plan for Facing Extreme Circumstances
- The Day Two Missionaries Duked It Out
- Traveling as Paul Traveled
- Preaching as Paul Preached
- Leading as Paul Led
- Responding as Paul Responded
- Thinking as Paul Thought
- Dealing with Critics as Paul Did
- Standing Tall as Paul Stood
- How to Handle a Shipwreck
- Arrested, Confined, but Still EffectiveShackled, Deserted, but Still Undaunted
- Conclusion
- Endnotes
- Maps
- Title: Great Lives: Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit
- Author: Chuck Swindoll
- Series: Great Lives Series
- Publisher: Thomas Nelson
- Print Publication Date: 2009
- Logos Release Date: 2011
- Pages: 368
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
- Subjects: Paul, the Apostle, Saint; Christian saints—Turkey—Tarsus—Biography; Christian life—Evangelical Free Church of America authors
- ISBNs: 9781418515508, 9781400202591, 1400202590, 9781400339822, 1400339820, 1418515507
- Resource ID: LLS:23B81A75EC05DBE55675A26A54DB790A
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2025-10-22T20:46:33Z
Charles R. Swindoll (1934– ) is a pastor, author, educator, and radio preacher. After serving in the United States Marine Corps, “Chuck” Swindoll attended and graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary. He was then ordained into the ministry and served under J. Dwight Pentecost for two years.
In 1998, Swindoll founded Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas, where he continues to serve as the pastor. He was the president of Dallas Theological Seminary in 1994 and now serves as its chancellor. Swindoll’s radio ministry Insight for Living airs on over 2,000 stations around the world. He has authored several books, including Understanding Christian Theology, Biblical Counseling for Today, and the volumes in Swindoll’s New Testament Insights (4 vols.).