What was happening to Christianity during Paul's ministry?
During Paul's ministry, Christianity was just beginning to make itself known throughout the Roman Empire. Paul was constantly under pressure caring for the churches and believers, dealing with problems like the Corinthians and the Galatians returning to legalism, while enduring persecution from both Jews and Gentiles.
Les explains that during Paul's ministry, Christianity was just beginning to make itself known throughout the Roman Empire. Paul was constantly besieged with the care of all the churches and believers. He faced physical suffering—weariness, pain, hunger, thirst, fasting, cold, nakedness—and daily mental and spiritual pressure. Letters from the Corinthians brought problems, and the Galatians were returning to legalism, prompting Paul to write the six chapters of the letter to the Galatians. Both Jew and Gentile persecuted him, along with false brethren, in perils in the city, wilderness, and sea.