The life of the apostle Paul has had a great impact on every Christian throughout history, and of course, every biblical author has added to our faith through that impact. But I am especially passionate about the life of Paul, how he had that radical encounter with Jesus, and the rest is history.
Today I present to you a Christian series about the apostle Paul released on Disney+, produced by Seriella Productions for the Brazilian broadcaster Record. We give glory to God that this series is being broadcast in Brazil and Latin America. Another important point is seeing how giant platforms like Disney are committed to showing Christian series that truly make a real contribution to our world.
What does the series show?
The company explains that this series follows the real life of the apostle Paul, who, as we know, was a fierce persecutor of the followers of Christ in the early years of the Church. And the series does exactly that: it tells us how Saul of Tarsus had a radical encounter with Jesus, the challenges he faced in his journeys, the letters he wrote to each church, and more.
Why is his story still relevant?
The transformation of Saul into Paul is a demonstration of the power of grace and of radical change. What was once a life dedicated to persecuting the followers of Christ became a passionate mission to proclaim the gospel; that conversion was not superficial, but it redefined his identity, his vision, and his purpose. His testimony continues to inspire because it shows that no one is beyond the reach of God, that even the darkest past can be redeemed and used as a platform to bless others, and that an old life can be redirected toward an eternal purpose.
Through his letters and journeys, Paul taught that grace not only forgives, but also transforms, empowers, and redirects, giving new meaning to what was once broken. His example reminds us that reconciliation with God does not erase history to leave it empty, but rewrites it with intention, turning suffering and error into testimony and lasting service.
Faithfulness vs. dramatization
As is the case in many historical dramatizations, the series blends documented facts with narrative adaptations in order to create emotional impact. It is recommended that viewers compare what they see with the biblical accounts in the book of Acts and the epistles in order to distinguish between what is historical and what is artistic.
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