“Whose heart the Lord opened” In thinking of the companions of Paul we cannot overlook the women, for there were many godly, faithful women who were of tremendous help in carrying forward the work of the Lord. Because of Paul’s teaching, received of... “The beloved physician” The account of the heroic lives of these companions of Paul, all of whom were dedicated servants of Christ, ought truly to inspire us. Like the prophets of old it may be said of them, “Now all these things happened unto them... “One of the chief men among the brethren” Those who were Paul’s companions and traveled with him were highly favored, and justly so, for the Scriptures indicate those traits which made them so valuable in the service of Christ. Their stedfast and... “A good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith” We begin this look at Paul’s companions with Barnabas, and this choice is obvious, for he was one of the first to be identified with Paul after his conversion. However, there were two others,... That the Apostle Paul was truly a great man of God none can deny. He could say: “Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.” With heart aflame with love for Christ, and a burden for the souls of men, he traveled the whole known world proclaiming...