The story of the Gospel’s spread is a journey from Paul’s Hebrew-rooted proclamation into the heart of the Greco-Roman world, where it clashed with philosophy, civic religion, and the honor-shame system of society. His message of loyalty to the crucified and risen Yeshua challenged idols, redefined honor, and built communities where slaves, women, and elites shared fellowship as equals—so radical that it provoked persecution and upheaval. Yet, the Gospel persisted, carried by ordinary believers through roads, trade, and relationships, spreading across the empire. Over the centuries, it was shaped by Greek philosophy, institutionalized by Rome, formalized in councils and creeds, fractured by the Reformation, and carried by missions and revivals into every culture. Today, Christianity exists in many forms, including Orthodox, Catholic, Protestant, Evangelical, and Pentecostal. Hopefully, its core remains the same in each of these expressions: the call to walk in covenant faithfulness with Yahweh and live in hope of His Kingdom.
Who was Paul’s Audience?
The Gospel Led to Persecution
From Paul’s Hebrew Gospel to the Holy Roman Empire’s Ceremonies
From Empire to Global Faith
Following Yeshua's Way 