Paul, who started out as a persecutor of the church, became one if its greatest defenders. A study of his life brings encouragement to the Christian and clarity to those who have doubts. His life gives us an example of faith enduring through adversity. Paul had nothing to gain by preaching the gospel; that makes his life compelling evidence for the doubter. His writing focuses on Christ and His all- sufficiency for the faither; this is in stark contrast to the writing of James.