The Apostle Paul was born a devout Jew who followed the Law and supported Jewish traditions like circumcision (Gal. 1:14). He was of Abraham’s descendants (the Israelites/Jews) to whom God gave His Law and promises to bless them (Gen. 18:18, 19). As they were God’s chosen people, all others (Gentiles) were outside His personal connection and blessing. By not having God’s Law or interaction, all other cultures were lost and blind to God’s salvation (John 4:22). Lost without the Law, separated without the Savior.