Why Was Paul Proud to Be a Prisoner?

Why was Paul proud to call himself a prisoner? In this episode of Words From The Word, Pastor Roderick Webster opens Ephesians chapter 3, verse 1, where the Apostle Paul introduces himself not with titles of honor, but as a prisoner of Jesus Christ. Using the King James Version, Pastor Webster walks us through the powerful backstory behind Paul's imprisonment and what it truly means to suffer for the sake of the gospel.You might be asking: Can following Jesus really cost you your freedom? What does it mean to be a prisoner of Christ? Is it possible to boast in suffering? How did Paul end up in chains in the first place?Key points from this devotion:- Paul identified himself as a prisoner of the Lord Jesus Christ, not of Rome- True Christianity includes being a partaker of the afflictions of the gospel- Paul's imprisonment was directly connected to his preaching to the Gentiles- The mob in Jerusalem wanted to kill Paul for bringing the gospel to outsiders- God's purpose cannot be stopped even when His servants are in chainsIf this devotion blessed you, please like, leave a comment, share this video, and subscribe so you never miss a Word From The Word.#WordsFromTheWord #KJV #BibleDevotion #ChristianLiving #GoodNewsBaptistChurchStay connected with GNBC:🌐 Website: www.gnbcnetwork.orgCHAPTERS:0:00 Opening and Series Recap0:24 Hymn: Nor Silver Nor Gold1:33 Paul the Prisoner — Ephesians 3:12:32 Not Ashamed of Suffering for Christ4:26 Why Paul Was Imprisoned4:38 Acts 21 — Arrest in the Temple6:45 Mob Violence and the Rescue8:14 Paul Speaks to the Crowd9:55 Closing and What's Coming Next