How was Paul transformed?

As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?” So they led him by the hand into Damascus. For three days he was blind, and did not eat or drink anything.

Who wrote the Gospel of John?

Although the Gospel is ostensibly written by St. John the Apostle, “the beloved disciple” of Jesus, there has been considerable discussion of the actual identity of the author.

Where was John the Apostle born?

Bethsaida
John the Apostle/Place of birth

How old was Paul when Jesus died?

Paul the Apostle

Saint Paul the Apostle
Born	Saul of Tarsus c. 5 AD Tarsus, Cilicia, Roman Empire (modern-day Turkey)
Died	c. 64/67 AD (aged 61–62 or 64–65) Rome, Italia, Roman Empire
Venerated in	All Christian denominations that venerate saints
Canonized	Pre-Congregation

What are the benefits of spiritual transformation?

These are just a few benefits of spiritual growth….Five Reasons to Develop and Grow Your Spirituality

• Hopefulness. If there is one thing that spirituality can add to our life it is a sense of hope and optimism.
• Compassion and Understanding.
• Sense of purpose and meaning.
• Inspiration and appreciation.
• Peace of mind.

Who is the brother of John?

James the Great
John the Apostle/Siblings

John was the son of Zebedee, a Galilean fisherman, and Salome. John and his brother St. James were among the first disciples called by Jesus.

When did Paul convert to Christianity?

He was converted to faith in Jesus Christ about 33 ce, and he died, probably in Rome, circa 62–64 ce. In his childhood and youth, Paul learned how to “work with [his] own hands” (1 Corinthians 4:12).