Explore the life, ministry, and lasting influence of the Apostle Paul in this online Life of Paul Certificate Course. Trace his remarkable journey from persecutor of Christians to gospel preacher, missionary, church planter, and prisoner for Christ. Through a study of Paul's conversion, missionary journeys, ministry relationships, doctrinal convictions, and New Testament writings, you will gain a deeper understanding of his role in the early church and the spread of the gospel.

Course Overview

Instructor: Brother Jim Larger, M.Div.
Course Content: 32 online course items, including 30 verified video lectures
Format: 100% online and self-paced
Access Period: 12 months from activation
Award: Non-credit certificate of completion

What You’ll Learn

• Paul’s background, conversion, and calling to gospel ministry.

• The development of the church at Antioch and the biblical pattern of missions.

• Paul’s missionary journeys, evangelistic ministry, and church-planting work.

• The doctrinal conflicts, persecution, and personal hardships he faced.

• Paul’s relationships, leadership principles, and pastoral example.

• The historical background of his major epistles and the events surrounding his final years.

Course Structure

The course begins with Paul’s early life and conversion as recorded in Acts 6–9. It then explores the growth of the Antioch church, his missionary journeys, and significant events in Acts 13–26. The final sections examine his voyage to Rome, ministry while under Roman custody, and final epistles.

Meet Your Instructor

Brother Jim Larger, M.Div., is a first-generation Christian who trusted Christ at the age of fifteen. After attending Bible college, he entered pastoral ministry in Ohio and now serves as pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in Farmersburg, Indiana. He holds a Master of Divinity from Crown Seminary and is pursuing a Doctor of Ministry through Pensacola Theological Seminary.

At Harvest Bible Seminary, Brother Larger has contributed instruction in Homiletics, Hermeneutics, and the Life of Paul.

Certificate Requirements

To receive the certificate of completion, students must complete all required lectures, lessons, quizzes, assignments, and final examination requirements, achieving a minimum score of 75%. Harvest Bible Seminary manually verifies course completion before issuing the non-credit certificate.

Online Access and Order Processing

Most student logins are created and emailed within 24 hours. Please allow up to three business days for HBS Administration to process your order and provide course access. Check the email address used at checkout for confirmation and login instructions from the Administration Department.

Important Information

This is a standalone, non-credit continuing-education course. It does not provide college credit, award a degree, or guarantee admission to a Harvest Bible Seminary degree program.