Why did Paul start writing letters to the churches he established?
After establishing churches throughout Asia Minor, Greece, and Antioch in Syria, Paul began writing letters around A.D. 58–59. The churches needed doctrine, correction, and instruction, and the Holy Spirit prompted him to write these various letters. These letters addressed the needs of congregations already founded during his missionary work.
Les explains that Paul did most of his ministry among the Gentiles and established churches from about A.D. 40 until he ended up a prisoner in Rome around 65. From about 58–59 he started writing his letters. Because those churches had been established, they needed doctrine, correction, and instruction. The Holy Spirit was behind it all and prompted the Apostle to write these various letters. Les notes this is why they went through Romans and then the letter to the church at Corinth.
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Who prompted Paul to write his letters?
The Holy Spirit was behind the writing of Paul's letters, prompting the Apostle to write them.