One Gospel: Peter Proclaimed It - Paul Explained It

[Wansvic]

Scripture does not support the idea that Paul preached a different gospel. Rather, it reveals he preached the same gospel as the other apostles while further revealing the mysteries and spiritual significance behind the essential elements of the NT rebirth.

Peter, on the Day of Pentecost, commanded believers to repent, be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and receive the gift of the Holy Ghost (Acts 2:38). Paul preached that same message. (Acts 16:31-33; 19:1-6). He also publicly testified that Ananias instructed him, "Arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord" (Acts 22:16). This was not merely Luke's account of Paul's conversion—it was Paul's own testimony before a hostile Jewish audience in Jerusalem decades after the event. (Acts 22) If Paul believed water baptism had no connection to the remission of sins, this would have been the perfect opportunity to clarify or qualify Ananias' words. Instead, he repeated them without alteration, affirming that obedience to this command was when his sins were washed away. His testimony is in complete harmony with Peter's command on the Day of Pentecost.

What distinguishes Paul's writings is not a different gospel, but the additional revelation Christ gave him concerning the meaning of these commands. For example, Paul explains that in water baptism believers are buried with Christ into His death and raised to walk in newness of life (Rom. 6:3-4; Col. 2:12). He reveals believers are baptized into one body by one Spirit, are washed, sanctified, and justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of God (1 Cor. 6:11), and are sealed with the Holy Ghost of promise after hearing the word of truth. (Acts 19: 1-7, Eph. 1:13).

Paul himself denied preaching a different gospel. He declared, "Whether therefore it were I or they, so we preach, and so ye believed" (1 Cor. 15:11). Likewise, he warned that "though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which WE have preached unto you, let him be accursed" (Gal. 1:8). His message was in complete harmony with the other apostles. Jesus entrusted Paul with further revelation that unfolded the depth and significance of the essential elements of the NT rebirth experienced by all believers.

 

[WayneNSO]

Scripture does not support the idea that Paul preached a different gospel. Rather, it reveals he preached the same gospel as the other apostles while further revealing the mysteries and spiritual significance behind the essential elements of the NT rebirth.

Peter, on the Day of Pentecost, commanded believers to repent, be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and receive the gift of the Holy Ghost (Acts 2:38). Paul preached that same message. (Acts 16:31-33; 19:1-6). He also publicly testified that Ananias instructed him, "Arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord" (Acts 22:16). This was not merely Luke's account of Paul's conversion—it was Paul's own testimony before a hostile Jewish audience in Jerusalem decades after the event. (Acts 22) If Paul believed water baptism had no connection to the remission of sins, this would have been the perfect opportunity to clarify or qualify Ananias' words. Instead, he repeated them without alteration, affirming that obedience to this command was when his sins were washed away. His testimony is in complete harmony with Peter's command on the Day of Pentecost.

What distinguishes Paul's writings is not a different gospel, but the additional revelation Christ gave him concerning the meaning of these commands. For example, Paul explains that in water baptism believers are buried with Christ into His death and raised to walk in newness of life (Rom. 6:3-4; Col. 2:12). He reveals believers are baptized into one body by one Spirit, are washed, sanctified, and justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of God (1 Cor. 6:11), and are sealed with the Holy Ghost of promise after hearing the word of truth. (Acts 19: 1-7, Eph. 1:13).

Paul himself denied preaching a different gospel. He declared, "Whether therefore it were I or they, so we preach, and so ye believed" (1 Cor. 15:11). Likewise, he warned that "though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which WE have preached unto you, let him be accursed" (Gal. 1:8). His message was in complete harmony with the other apostles. Jesus entrusted Paul with further revelation that unfolded the depth and significance of the essential elements of the NT rebirth experienced by all believers.

It was good to read this, because in recent times many have been saying that Paul is not an Apostle but a deceiver who contradicted the others. Thank you

 

[Anchorite]

Scripture does not support the idea that Paul preached a different gospel. Rather, it reveals he preached the same gospel as the other apostles while further revealing the mysteries and spiritual significance behind the essential elements of the NT rebirth.

Peter, on the Day of Pentecost, commanded believers to repent, be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and receive the gift of the Holy Ghost (Acts 2:38). Paul preached that same message. (Acts 16:31-33; 19:1-6). He also publicly testified that Ananias instructed him, "Arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord" (Acts 22:16). This was not merely Luke's account of Paul's conversion—it was Paul's own testimony before a hostile Jewish audience in Jerusalem decades after the event. (Acts 22) If Paul believed water baptism had no connection to the remission of sins, this would have been the perfect opportunity to clarify or qualify Ananias' words. Instead, he repeated them without alteration, affirming that obedience to this command was when his sins were washed away. His testimony is in complete harmony with Peter's command on the Day of Pentecost.

What distinguishes Paul's writings is not a different gospel, but the additional revelation Christ gave him concerning the meaning of these commands. For example, Paul explains that in water baptism believers are buried with Christ into His death and raised to walk in newness of life (Rom. 6:3-4; Col. 2:12). He reveals believers are baptized into one body by one Spirit, are washed, sanctified, and justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of God (1 Cor. 6:11), and are sealed with the Holy Ghost of promise after hearing the word of truth. (Acts 19: 1-7, Eph. 1:13).

Paul himself denied preaching a different gospel. He declared, "Whether therefore it were I or they, so we preach, and so ye believed" (1 Cor. 15:11). Likewise, he warned that "though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which WE have preached unto you, let him be accursed" (Gal. 1:8). His message was in complete harmony with the other apostles. Jesus entrusted Paul with further revelation that unfolded the depth and significance of the essential elements of the NT rebirth experienced by all believers.

Thanks for posting this rebuttal of those who say Jesus preached a kingdom gospel and Paul preached a mystery gospel, or Peter preached a gospel for the Jews and Paul preached a different gospel for the gentiles.

 

[wattie]

Scripture does not support the idea that Paul preached a different gospel. Rather, it reveals he preached the same gospel as the other apostles while further revealing the mysteries and spiritual significance behind the essential elements of the NT rebirth.

Peter, on the Day of Pentecost, commanded believers to repent, be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and receive the gift of the Holy Ghost (Acts 2:38). Paul preached that same message. (Acts 16:31-33; 19:1-6). He also publicly testified that Ananias instructed him, "Arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord" (Acts 22:16). This was not merely Luke's account of Paul's conversion—it was Paul's own testimony before a hostile Jewish audience in Jerusalem decades after the event. (Acts 22) If Paul believed water baptism had no connection to the remission of sins, this would have been the perfect opportunity to clarify or qualify Ananias' words. Instead, he repeated them without alteration, affirming that obedience to this command was when his sins were washed away. His testimony is in complete harmony with Peter's command on the Day of Pentecost.

What distinguishes Paul's writings is not a different gospel, but the additional revelation Christ gave him concerning the meaning of these commands. For example, Paul explains that in water baptism believers are buried with Christ into His death and raised to walk in newness of life (Rom. 6:3-4; Col. 2:12). He reveals believers are baptized into one body by one Spirit, are washed, sanctified, and justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of God (1 Cor. 6:11), and are sealed with the Holy Ghost of promise after hearing the word of truth. (Acts 19: 1-7, Eph. 1:13).

Paul himself denied preaching a different gospel. He declared, "Whether therefore it were I or they, so we preach, and so ye believed" (1 Cor. 15:11). Likewise, he warned that "though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which WE have preached unto you, let him be accursed" (Gal. 1:8). His message was in complete harmony with the other apostles. Jesus entrusted Paul with further revelation that unfolded the depth and significance of the essential elements of the NT rebirth experienced by all believers.

It's true Paul didn't contradict any other bible penner but because you believe water baptism saves someone, the point of salvation in the first place makes things we may agree on in other areas worth very little.

 

[wattie]

Again, baptism 'for' the remission of sins, is water baptism because you already have received eternal salvation from Jesus. Because of the many verses about salvation without water baptism.

 

[Aussie52]

May I add my voice of appreciation. All the apostles preached the same gospel. There has always only been one Gospel.

 

[timf]

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;

The gospel of the kingdom included law keeping.

 

[Aussie52]

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;

The gospel of the kingdom included law keeping.

Chapter and verse?

 

[timf]

Mat_5:17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.

 

[Wansvic]

It's true Paul didn't contradict any other bible penner but because you believe water baptism saves someone, the point of salvation in the first place makes things we may agree on in other areas worth very little.

Scripture reveals that sins are remitted upon obedience to the NT command to be baptized in the name of Jesus (Acts 2:38; Acts 22:16). Scripture also teaches that nothing defiled or sinful will enter God's presence, the obvious conclusion is that the remission of sins is essential, not optional.

That is why I find it difficult to understand how this connection can be overlooked. Since Scripture identifies the point at which remission of sins occurs, then that revelation deserves to be accepted rather than explained away. The question is not what any of us would prefer to be true, but what the biblical record actually reveals.

 

[mailmandan]

Again, baptism 'for' the remission of sins, is water baptism because you already have received eternal salvation from Jesus. Because of the many verses about salvation without water baptism.

Amen! Acts 2:38 must be read alongside verses like (Luke 24:47; Acts 3:19; 5:31; 10:43-47; 11:17,18; 13:38-39; 15:7-9; 16:31; 26:18) where forgiveness is explicitly tied to repentance/belief/faith and not water baptism.

Luke 24:47 - and that repentance for the forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. *What happened to baptism?

Acts 3:19 - Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord. *What happened to baptism?

Acts 5:31 - Him God has exalted to His right hand to be Prince and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. *What happened to baptism?

Acts 10:43 - Of Him all the prophets bear witness that through His name everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins. *What happened to baptism?

Acts 11:17 - If therefore God gave them the same gift (Holy Spirit) as He gave us when we believed on the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I that I could withstand God?” 18 When they heard these things they became silent; and they glorified God, saying, “Then God has also granted to the Gentiles repentance unto life.” *What happened to baptism?

Acts 13:38 - Therefore, let it be known to you, brethren, that through this Man is preached to you the forgiveness of sins; 39 and by Him everyone who believes is justified from all things from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses. *What happened to baptism?

Acts 15:7 - And when there had been much dispute, Peter rose up and said to them: “Men and brethren, you know that a good while ago God chose among us, that by my mouth the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel and believe. 8 So God, who knows the heart, acknowledged them by giving them the Holy Spirit, just as He did to us, 9 and made no distinction between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith. *What happened to baptism?

Acts 16:30 - And he brought them out and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” 31 So they said, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household.” *What happened to baptism?

Acts 26:18 - to open their eyes, in order to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in Me. *What happened to baptism? *Hermeneutics.

The remission of sins has three applications: 1. Literally, by the blood of Christ - Matthew 26:28 2. Experientially, by faith in Christ - Acts 26:18 3. Figuratively, by water baptism - Acts 22:16

The only logical and Biblical conclusion when properly harmonizing scripture with scripture is that faith in Jesus Christ "implied in repentance" (rather than water baptism) brings the remission of sins and the gift of the Holy Spirit. (Luke 24:47; Acts 2:38; 3:19; 5:31; 10:43-47; 11:17,18; 13:38-39; 15:7-9; 16:31; 26:18) *Perfect Harmony*

 

[mailmandan]

The word "gospel" means "good news." Jesus preached the gospel of the kingdom to Israel. John the Baptist also preached the gospel of the kingdom, which was, "..Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." (Matthew 3:2)

Jesus Christ sent the twelve to preach only to Israel. Matthew 10:5 - These twelve Jesus sent out and commanded them, saying: “Do not go into the way of the Gentiles, and do not enter a city of the Samaritans. 6 But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. 7 And as you go, preach, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ The disciples were specifically told to go only to the people of Israel, and before the cross, the disciples were not yet preaching anything about the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ. This shows that before the cross, the more distinct element to the content of the gospel of the grace of God that Paul taught and came to him through a revelation of Jesus Christ (Galatians 1:11-12) was still a mystery.

In Matthew 16:15, Jesus Christ asked His disciples, “But who do you say that I am?” 16 Simon Peter answered and said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” 17 Jesus answered and said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven.

Now Peter had no clue that Jesus Christ would be crucified, buried and resurrected, yet he did believe that Jesus was the Messiah. This is obvious when, only moments later, Peter rebukes Jesus Christ for saying he will be killed, and be raised again the third day" (Matthew 16:21). In verse 22, "..Peter took him and began to rebuke him, saying, “Far be it from You, Lord; this shall not happen to You!”

Before his death, Jesus told the twelve that he had to die and that he would rise on the third day. Looking back upon this passage we see this as Jesus speaking of an event that would change everything! However, it is unquestionable that the disciples were ignorant of its meaning.

“Then he took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem...And they shall scourge him and put him to death: and the third day he shall rise again. And they understood none of these things: and this saying was hid from them, neither knew they the things which were spoken. – Luke 18:31-34. hmm... that's strange if the further content of the gospel that came through a revelation of Jesus Christ to Paul and was a mystery prior to that has the exact same content as the gospel of the kingdom. *This is where we need to RIGHTLY DIVIDE THE WORD OF TRUTH.

After his crucifixion, instead of anxiously waiting his resurrection, the apostles were still ignorant, disheartened at the death of their redeemer, and did not even at first believe the testimony of his resurrection. (Mark 16:14, Luke 24:19-24) It was not until after his resurrection that Jesus appeared to the apostles and opened their understanding. (Luke 24:44-47)

Now I don't believe there are multiple gospels, yet through progressive revelation, there is a more distinct element to the content of the gospel which Paul received from Christ and is called "the mystery of the gospel." (see Ephesians 6:19 and compare with Colossians 1:26-27; 4:3) This new revelation is that the Gentiles are fellow heirs and fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of the promise. (Ephesians 3:6) Such equality, Jew and Gentile united together in one body was previously unknown. The distinctive message of the church is that Jew and Gentile alike may believe the gospel and be united together into one body. (Ephesians 1:13; 1 Corinthians 12:13)

 

[mailmandan]

It's true Paul didn't contradict any other bible penner but because you believe water baptism saves someone, the point of salvation in the first place makes things we may agree on in other areas worth very little.

Good point. Salvation by water baptism/water baptized or condemned is NOT the gospel. The gospel is the "good news" of the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 15:1-4) and is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that BELIEVES.. (Romans 1:16) To "believe" the gospel is to trust in the death, burial and resurrection of Christ as the ALL-sufficient means of our salvation.

The gospel is a message of grace that is to be received through faith. The gospel is not a set of rituals to perform, a code of laws to be obeyed or a check list of good works (including water baptism) to accomplish as a prerequisite for salvation. The point of salvation is at the very moment one believes in Him prior to receiving water baptism. (Acts 10:43-47)

 

[timf]

Since Scripture identifies the point at which remission of sins occurs

Both for the kingdom gospel;

Joh_8:24 I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins.

As well as the gospel of grace.

Eph 1:13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,

It is faith.

 

[Wansvic]

Since Scripture identifies the point at which remission of sins occurs

Both for the kingdom gospel;

Joh_8:24 I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins.

As well as the gospel of grace.

Eph 1:13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,

It is faith.

What was the "word of truth, the gospel of your salvation" that the Ephesians believed and obeyed before they were sealed with the Holy Ghost of promise (Eph. 1:13)?

Acts 19 provides the biblical answer. When Paul first met the twelve disciples at Ephesus, he instructed them concerning Jesus. They were then baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus, and after Paul laid his hands on them, they received the Holy Ghost and spoke with tongues and prophesied (Acts 19:1-7). Those same believers later became part of the Ephesian church to whom Paul wrote.

After that initial encounter, Paul preached to both Jews and Gentiles throughout Asia for more than two years (Acts 19:8-10). There is no biblical indication that he preached one gospel to the twelve in Acts 19 and then a different gospel to everyone else in Ephesus. Rather, Scripture presents one gospel, one faith, and one message. Therefore, when Paul reminded the Ephesians that they had believed the "word of truth" and were "sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise" (Eph. 1:13), he was referring to the same gospel he had preached among them from the beginning.

Paul's reference to the Holy Spirit of promise also points back to Peter's words on the Day of Pentecost: "Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost... For the promise is unto you..." (Acts 2:38-39, KJV). The promised Holy Ghost that Peter proclaimed is the same promised Holy Ghost Paul reminded the Ephesians they had received. Ephesians 1:13 does not introduce a different message or a different experience; it recalls the fulfillment of the very promise first proclaimed in Acts 2.

Paul's letter does not redefine the gospel they had already received. It reminds them of the salvation they had already experienced. Acts records how that occurred; Ephesians reflects back upon it.

 

[Wansvic]

Again, baptism 'for' the remission of sins, is water baptism because you already have received eternal salvation from Jesus. Because of the many verses about salvation without water baptism.

Not so.

Jesus sent Ananias to tell Saul/Paul what was required in order for his sins to be washed away, not that they were already washed away. Also, note that Ananias told Paul that he was to be a witness to all men of what he saw and heard. And the very next scripture records him hearing of the need to be baptized calling on the name of Jesus in order for his sins to be washed away:

"For thou shalt be his witness unto all men of what thou hast seen and heard.
And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord." Acts 22:15-16

Paul's testimony in Acts 21-22, given some 25 years after Pentecost, confirms Paul's conversion in terms fully consistent with the message first preached by Peter wherein, obedience to water baptism in the name of Jesus actually results in sins being remitted.

 

[Delvianna]

I think the main problem is that people don't apply historical context to what they read. While the focus is for specific people, that doesn't mean the gospel is different, it just means he's tailoring his explanation to those people. For instance, if 1 church was struggling with turning to pagan principles, Paul would focus on that while giving the gospel tailored to what those people know. The Jews were already well taught with obedience, so Paul didn't have to mention it, he just had to tie in Christ into the broader understanding of what the Jews already knew. Same concept with the rest of what Paul wrote.

I highly doubt Paul knew his letters would be so long lasting and wide spread, so just as you would write a letter to someone, are you going to broaden that conversation with the idea someone else is going to read it? Course not. You keep it to what the person is already aware of and you don't have to mention those ideas/aspects or reiterate what they already know. It would be illogical.

It's why I try and tell people to take everything Paul says and get an over-arching idea of it instead of focusing on selective verses or letters and forming a limited opinion of what he's trying to preach.

There is nothing Paul says that contradicts anything in both the old and the rest of the new testament.

 

[Drich]

Scripture does not support the idea that Paul preached a different gospel. Rather, it reveals he preached the same gospel as the other apostles while further revealing the mysteries and spiritual significance behind the essential elements of the NT rebirth.

I agree with this statement but for a different reason.

The OT law never once promised eternal life anywhere in the torah. Because at the time the law was given, no one knew of the after life. As again the after life was never once mentioned in where under the OC or in the OT. If you read deut 6 and 7 you will see that following the OT law only bought you, God's protection, good health, Wealth, long life and a piece of the promise land. Even during the time of Christ there was a major divide in the jewish religion concerning the existence of the afterlife. In fact this was the primary difference between the pharisees who did believe in the after life, and the Sadducees who did not believe. But, because the Sadducees where the Temple leaders, the official position of the temple was there was no afterlife. Because of this most people did not believe in the afterlife.

Now put a pin in this.

Paul was a pharisee and believed in the afterlife, and he though as a pharisee that obeying the law qualified one to get into Heaven. After meeting Jesus, Paul understood that the works of the law (The things one had to do to be with in the confines of the law in order not to have sinned) Eg; paying a tithe, observing the Sabbath a specific way, Observing all of the other high/Holy Days a specific way, washing a certain way, Eating and preparing food a certain way ,etc, etc.. Law that has one perform an action/work can not save you. These laws where never meant to save anyone. These laws qualified one for the rewards spelled out in deut 6 and 7. "God's protection, Good Health, Wealth long life and a piece of the promised land." That's it. Paul fully expected us to have our works/deeds in the church mirror our faith/God's moral laws.

So when Paul says "Works or Works of the law" He is not talking about baptism or doing things for the church or as an expression of your love for God or faith... He is literally talking about the aspects of the law that commanded people to do things like get circumcised etc..

These laws where in contrast to the moral laws which had people refrain from doing a given act. Murder, lie, cheat, steal, etc etc..

Here is Paul telling we must do the good works in which we are created to do:
Eph 2: 10For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

Again Paul was a pharisee in his training in his mind there is a sharp divide between the works of the law/works, and the work in which God has prepared for us to do.

 

[Soyeong]

In Matthew 4:15-23, Jesus began his ministry with the Gospel message to repent for the Kingdom of God is at hand, which was a light to the Gentiles, and the Law of Moses was how his audience knew what sin is (Romans 3:20), so repenting from our disobedience to it is a central part of the Gospel of the Kingdom/Grace, which Paul also taught based on the Law of Moses:

Acts 14:21-22 When they had preached the gospel to that city and had made many disciples, they returned to Lystra and to Iconium and to Antioch, 22 strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying that through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.

Acts 20:24-25 But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God. 25 And now, behold, I know that none of you among whom I have gone about proclaiming the kingdom will see my face again.

Acts 28:23 When they had appointed a day for him, they came to him at his lodging in greater numbers. From morning till evening he expounded to them, testifying to the kingdom of God and trying to convince them about Jesus both from the Law of Moses and from the Prophets.

 

[Anchorite]

In Matthew 4:15-23, Jesus began his ministry with the Gospel message to repent for the Kingdom of God is at hand, which was a light to the Gentiles, and the Law of Moses was how his audience knew what sin is (Romans 3:20), so repenting from our disobedience to it is a central part of the Gospel of the Kingdom/Grace, which Paul also taught based on the Law of Moses:

Acts 14:21-22 When they had preached the gospel to that city and had made many disciples, they returned to Lystra and to Iconium and to Antioch, 22 strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying that through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.

Acts 20:24-25 But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God. 25 And now, behold, I know that none of you among whom I have gone about proclaiming the kingdom will see my face again.

Acts 28:23 When they had appointed a day for him, they came to him at his lodging in greater numbers. From morning till evening he expounded to them, testifying to the kingdom of God and trying to convince them about Jesus both from the Law of Moses and from the Prophets.

None of these verses talk about obeying Torah.

“Gospel of the Grace of God” is not being under the Mosaic law, we go far beyond it as we walk in the Spirit.

Paul convinced them about Jesus from the law of Moses and from the prophets. He was not convincing them to obey the law of Moses, he used Moses law to explain Christ.


Romans 8:3

For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:


Romans 6:14

For sin shall not have dominion over you, for ye are not under the law, but under grace.