The "Calling" of Saul of Tarsus

Research Problem
The question that is addressed is: When I think of the Apostle Paul, what comes to mind?
Paul was so zealous for his Jewish beliefs that he began a persecution campaign against anyone who believed
in Christ. Saul’s thought processes were to seize the Christians who had spread to Damascus, and prevent the
spread of Christianity to other major cities, to keep the Christians from causing any trouble with Rome. Saul
wanted to advance his career and build his reputation as a true Pharisee, zealous for the law.
We read in Acts, (9:1-2), “Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord’s
disciples. He went to the high priest and asked them for letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he
found any there who belonged to the Way, whether men or women, he might take them as prisoners to
Jerusalem.”
The question of; What framework should be used to understand Paul’s conversion?
The framework of Paul’s conversion is eschatology. As soon as Paul received his sight and spending time with
the believers in Damascus, Paul went to the synagogue to tell the Jews about Jesus Christ. Saul’s arguments
were powerful because he was a brilliant scholar. What was more convincing was his changed life.
Purpose of the Research
The purpose of the research is to organize information on The “Calling” of Saul of Tarsus.
The purpose of the research is to get a better understanding of the Apostle Paul as related to his conversion
from persecutor to believer. Examine the history of what led op to Paul’s conversion and the events
surrounding his calling.