The sayings of the earthly Jesus in the gospels, moreover, are mostly under the Law of Moses -- that is to say, the Law was still in effect, but also the context of those sayings is the Kingdom proclamation: Repent for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand. The law is no longer in effect, neither is the Davidic Kingdom at hand. Christ gave specific rules for the Kingdom announcement: missionaries were restricted in what baggage they could carry. Matthew 10 gives rules that I doubt any missionary today would follow. Also Christ Himself made a change in His dispensational teaching when He commanded to buy a sword later.
This ought to be the first tip off. He plainly ignores this...
Heb 13:8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.
And obviously doesn't believe this...
Joh 18:6 As soon then as he had said unto them, I am
he, they went backward, and fell to the ground.
Note: he is in italics, means it was not in the original. What this verse says is this...
Joh 18:6 As soon then as he had said unto them, I am, they went backward, and fell to the ground.
Precisely why they went backward and fell to the ground. The KNEW who I AM was.
But just in case that wasn't clear, try this...
Joh 8:58 Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.
He is the One who spoke the Law to Moses. The I AM.
Thus I put it to you that the scripture of primary importance to the Church starts at Acts 2 with the new dispensation of the Church. The epistles of the NT are scripture of primary importance to the Church in the Church age, more so that the Law of Moses or the teachings of Jesus on earth. Paul's writings are the teachings of the risen Lord Jesus to the Church.
Very interesting but Paul said this...
2Ti 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
Seems to me that if you thought that someone was the Leader of a church and that you wanted to follow Him, you would read what He said and did in His lifetime, but Atwood assures us the gospels are not for us.
You have got to be kidding me.
This has nothing to do with the question of Paul's sinning. I find very little actual sin recorded as done by Paul. And it is notable that Paul is the only person (aside from Christ) who is said to be an example for us to copy.
Really? Paul said this...
1Co 11:1 Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.
Yes, follow Paul AS HE FOLLOWS CHRIST.
Oh by the way, Paul said to look to Israel of the past...
1Co 10:11 Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.
Paul was the recipient of incredible grace from God. Evidently Paul was even taken to Heaven and shown things he was forbidden to reveal to us (possibly in vision). When I read the dedication of Paul & the incredible sufferings he went through to bring us the gospel, I realize I am unworthy to tie the shoe laces of such a great man of God.
I save that kind of admiration and worship for someone else...
Joh 1:27 He it is, who coming after me is preferred before me, whose shoe's latchet I am not worthy to unloose.
And Paul was a handicapped man who had suffering from a thorn in the flesh.
Paul I know, and Jesus I know, but who are you?
Seems you don't really know Paul and you tell us not to worry about the life and times of Jesus Christ for they are irrelevant. I think I'll continue to follow Paul AS HE FOLLOWED CHRIST.