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Hi to all , adn most believers THINK that PAUL preached the same Gospel as Jesus and the 12 Disciples , and Acts 21:21 disproves that illusion . In verse 18 , Paul meets James and the elders from the Jerusalem assembly . In verse 19 , Paul declared particularly what things God had wrought among the GENTILES ( and we see Paul's ministry was among the Gentiles ) by his ministry . Then , James and the elders glorified the LORD , and said to Paul , Thou seeth how many thousands of Jews there are which believe , and are all ZEALOUS of the Law of Moses ? So , we see that to the end of Acts period , the Law of Moses is still in effect . Then James says to Paul in verse 21 , " and they are INFORMED of thee , that thou teachest all the Jews which are among the Gentiles to FORSAKE Moses ; here we see that Paul's ministry was 3 pronged , as Acts 9:15 says , " before Gentiles , and Kings , and the children of Israel BUT AFTER Acts 28:28 , Paul wrote only to the Body of Christ . Saying , that they ought to NOT CIRCUMCISE there children Neither to walk after the Jewish CUSTOMS . The Lord split Paul from being a Law keeper and a Pharisee to be a new Apostle to the Gentiles . Also to PREACH a new message ( Acts 20:24 ) called the Gospel of the Grace of God . dan p

Hi nebula , and what post do you want clarification on and will do my best . Are you asking what belielf system that I hold to ? I believe that basically , there are only 2 ; Covenant theology and Dispensationalism What are you advocating , dan p dan p

Hi Shalhevet , and it will take another post to explain what FIRST/PROTOS really means in 1 Tim 1;15 and 16 . But in Phil 3:4-6 , #1 , Paul says , ' Though I might also have confidence in the flesh #2 , If any other man thinketh he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh #3 , I more #4 , Circumcisied the eighth day #5 , the stock of Israel #6 , from the tribe of Bejamin #7 , as touching the Law a Pharisee #8 , Concerning ZEAL in the Law , and with my Zeal , I Persecuted the Chruch which is made up of the 12 Disciples And here is what mo0st have never seen , " touching the righteousness which is i9n the Law of Moses , BLAMELESS . Paul is just one of 3 people that this is said about them , BLAMELESS . dan p

Hi candice , and I get called many names that most believer saying them do not understand . But I am a Dispensationalist , only because Paul is a Dispensati0onalist as referenced in Eph 3:1-9 ; Col 1:25 , just to mention 2 of them Pauline dispensationalist begin the Body of Christ at Acts 9 . Hyper-dispensatio0nalist , begin the Body nof Christ in Acts 28:28 , but there are more differences between us and them , and if you want to more I will be happy to explain the differences , and Covenant theology and what Acts 2 people believe , dan p

Are you saying anyone who calls Jesus, Lord, is automatically saved? Hi to all , and let me say that I did not mean to post the second one as I thought that the first one was lost and then did a second one . #1 , anyone that does a word study in Strong's dictionary , will see who preaches Grace , and it is Paul . #2 , it is not found in the OT . #3 , it is not found in the Gospels #4 , and yes I know the Grace and Truth came by Christ #5 , Thiere is a big Difference between Grace and THE DISPENSATION of Grace that Paul expounds and that is in Eph 3:1-9 and Jesus and the 12 never preached this , for it was given to Paul . #6, In Matt 7:21 , Not everyone that saith unto Me , LORD , LORD , shall enter into the Kingdom of heaven , but he that doeth the WILL of my Father which is in heaven . and this was ONLY spoken to the Nation of Israel to enter the Millennial Kingdom . #7 , In 1 Cor 12:3 , when Paul acknowledges Jehovah , which is referenced in verse 6 , Paul recieves the Holy Spirit , as 1 Cor 12 :3 says . #8 , This means that Paul was saved in verse 6 of Acts 9 . The questions still remains , What cause all who say that they are SAVED , since the mem and women atre dead in trespasses and sins ? And 1 Cor 2:14 says , that the Natural man recieveth NOT the things of the Spirit iof God , for they are FOLLISHNESS unto him , NEITHER can he know them , because they are SPIRITUALLY DISCERNED . This means that saves those that He wants to save , are the Elect He gives the FAITH to believe , and this Faith comes from God as Eph 2:8 reveals , dan p

Hi , and reject it is your right and the Perfecr Tense in Eph 2:8 can not be changed , just because you disagree and do not just disagree but rebut if you can what I have written in Acts 9:6 and what has been referenced in 1 Cor 12:3 , and did you read it ?? dan p

Hi to all , and most have read or heard the story of Saul on the way to Damascus and looking back I never understood it , How did he get saved ?? In Acts 9:6 , I will present how we are saved today . #1 , the First thing , that Jesus called out to him and struck him down #2 , SAUL called Him LORD/KURIOS/ JEHOVAH . #3 , Here , SAUL IS SAVED , referenced in 1 Cor 12:4 . #4 , and at this point in time , SAUL is also Baptized , reference in 1 Cor 12:13 , NOT water baptized for the Context says NO . #5 , 1 Tim 1: 15-16 show that SAUL/PAUL is a pattern for salvation . #6 , This also means that Saul is the FIRST person saved by Grace . #7 , This also means the Saul is the FIRST/PROTOS member in the Body of Christ . $8 , And , here is a change in direction as Acts 20:24 reveals , that Paul will be preaching the Gospel of the Grace of God and not what the 12 apostles preached dan p

Hi to all and many do not know if they are saved or not . I believe that we have and example how we are saved for the last 2000 years and lets talk it out . In Acts 9:6 , most have heard the story of SAUL , on his way to Damascus . #1 , I , beleive that Saul's salvation is unique . #2 , Saul was saved by Grace #3 , It mean that SAUL is the FIRST one saved by the Grace of God . #4 , the first clue is when Jesus strikes him down . #5 , the second clue is when SAUL calls Him LORD /KURIOS /JEHOVAH . #6 , THE third clue is found in 1 Cor 12:3 . #7 , This means that SAUL was baptized in Acts 9:6 , referenced in 1 Cor 12:3 . #8 , This also means that SAUL was not water baptized . #9 , This makes SAUL the first member of the Body of Christ . This is an example set forth in 1 Tim 1:15 and 16 , as a pattern , of salvation , if you will , dan p

Hi nebula , and I believe that I can say that the Body of Christ is made of mostly Gentiles , but today it is the Age of Grace and anyone can be saved today whether Jew or Gentiles and Gal 3:28 proves that , dan p That would be a hard assessment seeing how the 12 tribes are lost as far as who is who..... Love Steven Hi nebula , and I hear that many believe 10 tribes are lost but I do not believe that rumor . It does not matter which tribe you belong to today , that detemines your salvation , dan p

[quote name='Joshua-777' As for Israel - the original followers of Jesus were of Israel, so how can you say there was no fruit?

Hi Fez , and in verse 6 , the word " man " was added to the text , that is true . But in verse 8 , Jesus calls Him LORD/KURIOS/JEHOVAH . In John 1:26-31 , John was sent so that Jesus would be made MANIFEST / KNOWN to Israel and Not to Gentiles . Matt 3:11 says that John was sent to baptize with water unto Repentance , and also Acts 19:4 reveals that same thing .

Hi nebula , and I believe that I can say that the Body of Christ is made of mostly Gentiles , but today it is the Age of Grace and anyone can be saved today whether Jew or Gentiles and Gal 3:28 proves that , dan p

Hi to all , and Luke 13:6-9 is very interesting , and this is how I interpret it . Verse 6 , And He ( Jesus ) spake this parable ; A certain man ( God the Father ) had a Fig Tree ( which is Israel ) planted in His vineyard and He came and sought fruit thereon , and found none . in other words , Israel was not producing fruit , and that is why John the Baptist was sent in the get all ro Repent and be water baptize and be cleansed . Verse 7 , Then said He to the Dresser ( speaking to Jesus ) of His vineyard , Behold , these three Years ( 3 years of Jesus ministry ) I come seeking fruit on this Fig Tree , and find none , CUT IT DOWN ; why let it take up space , Verse 8 , Then Jesus answering said unto the Father , Lord , let it alone this YEAR ALSO , till I shall Dig around and Fertilize it , meaning Israel . Verse 9 , And if it bear Fruit , well , and IF not , then after that Thou shall cut it DOWN . Before the conclusion of the fourth year , they crucify there Messiah and it effectually kills the seting up Israel's Kingdom . Israel will be set aside and that happens at Acts 28:28 and has been set aside for over 2000 years , UNTIL the " fulness of the Gentiles come in " in Rom 11:25 . When the Assembly is raptured , then God will again be dealing with Israel again , dan p

Not following you here. Are you saying that Paul was in the Body of Christ before Peter and John and the rest? Hi nebula , and Paul is the Apostle to the Gentiles and wrote to Gentiles . This is just one of many verses , Eph 4:11 and 12 , and God gave some apostles , and some prophets and some evangelists , and some pastor and teachers . Then in verse 12 , " for the edifiying of the Body of Christ , In Rom 11:13 , Paul says that he is The Apostle to the Gentiles . Peter never said this or EVER wrote or exponuded what the Body of Christ , IS , dan p

It is the draw that causes us to wish to die to everything that we are and be filled with all that He is.... summation of seeking Him: not in me, or others here, or in any other descriptive element outside of His Word do we find the Person of God and the exceeding of all that we are capable of knowing... Father... Hallowed be thy name. He is ours for worship and adoration for all the eternities. Love Steven Hi to all , and this what I have seen from others , on 1 Tim 1:15 and 16 and it is serveral things to be gleaned . #1 , In verse 15 , " that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners , of whom I am PROTOS . #2 , PROTOS can be translated by either FIRST or Chief . #3 , But , I see , that FIRST should be the right translation , here . #4 , The CONTEXT supports saving sinners . #5 , And as some have already pointed out in Phil 3:6 , under the Law , Paul was BLAMELESS . #6 , We , should all notice that the Greek Article ( the ) is added to the Greek text and should read " of whom I FIRST " and NOT the first or worst of sinners . $7 , If the Greek Article were there , then it would be pointing to Paul . #8 , The Greek Article ( the ) always points to a SPECIFIC thing . #9 , In verse 16 , the word PROTOS /FIRST is also used , " that in me FIRST Christ Jesus might show forth all longsuffering for a PATTERN ." #10 , This , then means that Paul was n0ot only the PROTOS/FIRST saved by Grace ( Acts 9:6 ) but the FIRST in the Body of Christ , dan p

Hi Zotah , in Rom 14:23 says that , " whatsoever is not of FAITH is sin . poor example, dan. playing scrabble is not an act of faith, nor is jumping rope, or going for a jog, or reading a novel, or playing fetch with fido, and yet none of those are sins. they are simply acts of entertainment. romans 14:23 is not referring to physical activities such as entertainment, it's referring to spiritual activities. Hi , and he asked if it was a sin , and this a sin that can be a stuumbling block to other believers , Rom 14:13 and Rom 14: 13-23 is a good Chapter to read for a believers walk .

Hi SG , Aand I also struggled with this issue as a teenager and years age I found the answer completely. In Eoh 2:8 , " by grace are you saved " . #1 , The Greek word saved here is in the Greek Perfect Tense , which means Past Action with Continuing Results . A good example of the Perfect Tense , is when Jesus on the cross said " it is finished " . It is Past Action , on the cross , with Continuing Results . Does Jesus EVER go back on the Cross , NEVER . Jesus died for sins , PAST , PRESENT and FUTURE . #2 , It is in the Passive Voice , and that means God saved us and not we ourselves . #3 , It is also in the Indicative Mood , which means our salvation is a FACT .

Hi Zotah , in Rom 14:23 says that , " whatsoever is not of FAITH is sin .