The Apostleship Of Paul...
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I don't ascribe Hebrews to Paul. Where the writer was obviously very familiar with Sifre and Talmud as well as the scriptures...it wasn't Paul. Paul always put his name in his writings....and there is only one old copy that attributes it to either Barnabus or Bartholomew but I can't remember which of the two men.
At either end...Hebrews is also not written in a "Pauline" manner.
See Wescott and Horte for a more full explanation of the book and how it is decidedly different from Paul's writings.
At either end...Hebrews is also not written in a "Pauline" manner.
See Wescott and Horte for a more full explanation of the book and how it is decidedly different from Paul's writings.
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You cannot deny that in the end, we are saved by the grace of God alone.
The hallmark of the New Testament is the reconciliation established for us, by Christ alone!
The second hallmark is that we are ultimately saved by grace.
Acts 15:11
But we believe that we are saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, in the same way as they also are.
As for James being in conflict with Paul.
James 2:22
You see that faith was working with his works, and as a result of the works, faith was perfected.
James is not really in conflict with Paul. For some reason, people misunderstand the letter of James.
The hallmark of the New Testament is the reconciliation established for us, by Christ alone!
The second hallmark is that we are ultimately saved by grace.
Acts 15:11
But we believe that we are saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, in the same way as they also are.
As for James being in conflict with Paul.
James 2:22
You see that faith was working with his works, and as a result of the works, faith was perfected.
James is not really in conflict with Paul. For some reason, people misunderstand the letter of James.
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Well that just means Paul wrote less than 28% which is even further from greater than 50%. Perhaps let N6 know. I have corrected him quite a few times but he never acknowledges it nor expresses any gratitude for being corrected. I think he must be allergic to thinking he could ever be wrong.
Well that just means Paul wrote less than 28% which is even further from greater than 50%. Perhaps let N6 know. I have corrected him quite a few times but he never acknowledges it nor expresses any gratitude for being corrected. I think he must be allergic to thinking he could ever be wrong.
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Here is another possible misunderstanding that may arise when reading the New Testament.
FAITH and WORKS.
Christian works are impossible without first receiving the Holy Spirit. So how can someone receive the Holy Spirit,
in order to embark on their works? Of course, to become a Christian one must believe in the death and resurrection
of Jesus Christ. Only after a person believes can they then receive the Holy Spirit. It follows, that works flow from the
in filling of the Holy Spirit.
Hence, by grace through faith, then works.
Does anyone care to expound on Faith plus Works for salvation?
There is only one way to be saved but a hundred ways, to lose your salvation.
FAITH and WORKS.
Christian works are impossible without first receiving the Holy Spirit. So how can someone receive the Holy Spirit,
in order to embark on their works? Of course, to become a Christian one must believe in the death and resurrection
of Jesus Christ. Only after a person believes can they then receive the Holy Spirit. It follows, that works flow from the
in filling of the Holy Spirit.
Hence, by grace through faith, then works.
Does anyone care to expound on Faith plus Works for salvation?
There is only one way to be saved but a hundred ways, to lose your salvation.
Not an easy definition to establish, the definition of an apostle.
Some say an 'eyewitness of Jesus'. Paul was not an eyewitness of Jesus during the earthly ministry of Jesus.
To be sent is another definition that, may or may not, be true. Some folk in the Old Testament were sent to
tell cities to repent. Not sure if those folk were apostles?
Some say an 'eyewitness of Jesus'. Paul was not an eyewitness of Jesus during the earthly ministry of Jesus.
To be sent is another definition that, may or may not, be true. Some folk in the Old Testament were sent to
tell cities to repent. Not sure if those folk were apostles?
it’s amazing to really listen to those epistles and records in acts .
the worst persecution I’ve ever faced brother was insults and personal words . I’ve never considered tbat persecution but just a bi product of a Christian in this world I’ve never been imprisoned or beaten or anyth g like that for Christ .
But imagine brother how much they believes after walking with Jesus and learning from him being gifted as chosen apostles they believed in eternal life
and the difference is they lived like that was thier goal and hope and it was true and real and sure
“Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his Lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep your's also.”
John 15:20
Jesus told them a few times if they were following his word they would be persecuted just as he was
One day I hope to sit on a hill and chat with Paul , or Peter , John they have impressed me greatly and inspire also to reach further
the worst persecution I’ve ever faced brother was insults and personal words . I’ve never considered tbat persecution but just a bi product of a Christian in this world I’ve never been imprisoned or beaten or anyth g like that for Christ .
But imagine brother how much they believes after walking with Jesus and learning from him being gifted as chosen apostles they believed in eternal life
and the difference is they lived like that was thier goal and hope and it was true and real and sure
“Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his Lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep your's also.”
John 15:20
Jesus told them a few times if they were following his word they would be persecuted just as he was
One day I hope to sit on a hill and chat with Paul , or Peter , John they have impressed me greatly and inspire also to reach further
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Either Paul's writings are scripture or they are not. God is not contradictory. Any apparent contradictions are flaws in our understanding.
1 Peter 3:15-17
"Consider also that our Lord’s patience brings salvation, just as our beloved brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom God gave him. He writes this way in all his letters, speaking in them about such matters. Some parts of his letters are hard to understand, which ignorant and unstable people distort, as they do the rest of the Scriptures, to their own destruction. Therefore, beloved, since you already know these things, be on your guard so that you will not be carried away by the error of the lawless and fall from your secure standing.…"
1 Peter 3:15-17
"Consider also that our Lord’s patience brings salvation, just as our beloved brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom God gave him. He writes this way in all his letters, speaking in them about such matters. Some parts of his letters are hard to understand, which ignorant and unstable people distort, as they do the rest of the Scriptures, to their own destruction. Therefore, beloved, since you already know these things, be on your guard so that you will not be carried away by the error of the lawless and fall from your secure standing.…"
Paul was an Apostle to the Gentiles...
The Apostles in Jerusalem met with Paul and agreed that he was an Apostle and Peter himself testified about Paul in his letter.
Paul was the thirteenth Apostle.
There were 13 tribes of Israel.
And
13 Apostles
However....Biblical literature always says 12 because 1 is never counted, numbered or measured. The first of anything belongs to God. It is the whole concept pushed forward in the "Baker's Dozen ". (Which has been going on for centuries)
All around the globe, if you are lost, broken and need help if you find a bakery you have found an "in" to the Christian community in that area. That's just the way it has been for centuries and I don't see that changing at this point.
And since Paul is the Apostle to the Gentiles....that means US...he is our Apostle. If you don't have an Apostle, Jesus might have some harsh words for you about respecting the authority placed over you by Him.
Paul's dictates and commands line up perfectly with scriptures and have become scriptures. There is no finer way to give apostolic authority than to author scripture....and Paul has done that.
Not all of Paul's letters were made scriptures and his "lost letters" have never been lost in truth....just largely unpublished. But they say the exact same things as the letters in scriptures so it isn't like we don't know what's in them.
The Apostles in Jerusalem met with Paul and agreed that he was an Apostle and Peter himself testified about Paul in his letter.
Paul was the thirteenth Apostle.
There were 13 tribes of Israel.
And
13 Apostles
However....Biblical literature always says 12 because 1 is never counted, numbered or measured. The first of anything belongs to God. It is the whole concept pushed forward in the "Baker's Dozen ". (Which has been going on for centuries)
All around the globe, if you are lost, broken and need help if you find a bakery you have found an "in" to the Christian community in that area. That's just the way it has been for centuries and I don't see that changing at this point.
And since Paul is the Apostle to the Gentiles....that means US...he is our Apostle. If you don't have an Apostle, Jesus might have some harsh words for you about respecting the authority placed over you by Him.
Paul's dictates and commands line up perfectly with scriptures and have become scriptures. There is no finer way to give apostolic authority than to author scripture....and Paul has done that.
Not all of Paul's letters were made scriptures and his "lost letters" have never been lost in truth....just largely unpublished. But they say the exact same things as the letters in scriptures so it isn't like we don't know what's in them.
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