Jesus:
1. Preached the gospel of the kingdom
2. Defined the “kingdom of heaven” as Israel’s prophetic earthly kingdom
3. Presented Himself as Messiah and King of the Jews (Israel)
4. Preached repentance, baptism, faith & works as necessary for salvation.
5. Operated strictly under the Mosaic Law
6. Jesus was ONLY sent to the lost sheep of the house of Israel (Jews Only)
(NOTE: On 2 occasions Jesus made exceptions: Roman Ceturion (Matt 8:1-13 & Canaanite woman (Matt 15:21-28)
Matt 4:23 Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and ""preaching the gospel of the kingdom"", and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.
(NOTE: Jesus traveled to synagogues & ""preached the gospel of the kingdom"")
This ALL JEWISH gospel of the kingdom message required: repentance, faith & works. Why works? Because, while Messiah is alive. The old Mosaic law covenant is still in effect.
Gal 2:7 But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter;
(NOTE: Scripture delcares 2 gospels here: gospel of the uncircumcision & gospel of the circumcision)
Paul:
1. Preached the gospel of the grace of God
2. Defined the “kingdom of heaven” as the heavenly position of the body of Christ
3. Presented Jesus as the risen Lord, Head of the body of Christ
4. Preached faith alone as necessary for salvation
5. Had Gentiles as his primary audience
6. Operated under grace thur faith
Gal 1:
11 But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man
(NOTE: Paul say's "the gospel", NOT GOSPELS, which he preached)
12 For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.
(NOTE: Paul proclaims via Holy scripture. The he received his gospel, by direct revelation from the RISEN Christ)
Act 20:24 But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.
(NOTE: Paul received the gospel of the grace of God. NOT THE GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM. From the Lord Jesus)
Gal 2:2 And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to them which were of reputation, lest by any means I should run, or had run, in vain
(NOTE: Paul goes to the Apostles that were sent to the circumcision/Jews. And shares the gospel that the RISEN Christ sent him to preach to the gentiles/uncircumcision)
2 Tim 2.8 Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel:
(NOTE: Paul refers to the gospel as "my gospel")
Rom 16:25 Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,
(NOTE: Paul refers to the gospel he preached as "my gospel")
Rom 2:16 In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.
NOTE: On judgment day: Jesus Chtist will judge mens secrets. According to the gospel he gave Paul)
I see TWO gospels! And you say?
1. Preached the gospel of the kingdom
2. Defined the “kingdom of heaven” as Israel’s prophetic earthly kingdom
3. Presented Himself as Messiah and King of the Jews (Israel)
4. Preached repentance, baptism, faith & works as necessary for salvation.
5. Operated strictly under the Mosaic Law
6. Jesus was ONLY sent to the lost sheep of the house of Israel (Jews Only)
(NOTE: On 2 occasions Jesus made exceptions: Roman Ceturion (Matt 8:1-13 & Canaanite woman (Matt 15:21-28)
Matt 4:23 Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and ""preaching the gospel of the kingdom"", and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.
(NOTE: Jesus traveled to synagogues & ""preached the gospel of the kingdom"")
This ALL JEWISH gospel of the kingdom message required: repentance, faith & works. Why works? Because, while Messiah is alive. The old Mosaic law covenant is still in effect.
Gal 2:7 But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter;
(NOTE: Scripture delcares 2 gospels here: gospel of the uncircumcision & gospel of the circumcision)
Paul:
1. Preached the gospel of the grace of God
2. Defined the “kingdom of heaven” as the heavenly position of the body of Christ
3. Presented Jesus as the risen Lord, Head of the body of Christ
4. Preached faith alone as necessary for salvation
5. Had Gentiles as his primary audience
6. Operated under grace thur faith
Gal 1:
11 But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man
(NOTE: Paul say's "the gospel", NOT GOSPELS, which he preached)
12 For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.
(NOTE: Paul proclaims via Holy scripture. The he received his gospel, by direct revelation from the RISEN Christ)
Act 20:24 But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.
(NOTE: Paul received the gospel of the grace of God. NOT THE GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM. From the Lord Jesus)
Gal 2:2 And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to them which were of reputation, lest by any means I should run, or had run, in vain
(NOTE: Paul goes to the Apostles that were sent to the circumcision/Jews. And shares the gospel that the RISEN Christ sent him to preach to the gentiles/uncircumcision)
2 Tim 2.8 Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel:
(NOTE: Paul refers to the gospel as "my gospel")
Rom 16:25 Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,
(NOTE: Paul refers to the gospel he preached as "my gospel")
Rom 2:16 In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.
NOTE: On judgment day: Jesus Chtist will judge mens secrets. According to the gospel he gave Paul)
I see TWO gospels! And you say?