Paul an Apostle?

[warrior12]

9 hours ago, Josheb said:

As opposed to the interpretations of the less-learned and spread false narratives of Paul? Do you think the Jesus'-words-only view got started by educated folks? 

Usually by heretics, who usually have long titles.

[Riverwalker]

If the good Dr. Luke saw fit to tell us the time when Paul Met Jesus on the road to Damascus, I think we can safely say he was called by God, and he obviously filled the office of apostle.

Acts 9:1 Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord’s disciples. He went to the high priest ² and asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any there who belonged to the Way, whether men or women, he might take them as prisoners to Jerusalem. ³ As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. ⁴ He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?”⁵ “Who are you, Lord?” Saul asked. “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” he replie⁶ “Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.”

[SisterWells]

15 hours ago, warrior12 said:

Usually by heretics, who usually have long titles.

 

21 minutes ago, Josheb said:

Let me make sure I'm understanding that correctly. You think the Jesus'-words-only view got started by a person who didn't read his/her Bible, is well-educated, and has a long list of titles?

Long titles, like my title: Annabella Mariabella BellaBella Rosmaryabella Di Bellavilla IX but you can call me Sister Wells.

[warrior12]

7 hours ago, Josheb said:

Let me make sure I'm understanding that correctly. You think the Jesus'-words-only view got started by a person who didn't read his/her Bible, is well-educated, and has a long list of titles?

How exactly it started, is anyone guess, how it is promoted is usually by men who have some titles and people have some respect for their studies ect.  You know exactly what I am saying.

[warrior12]

7 hours ago, SisterWells said:

 

Long titles, like my title: Annabella Mariabella BellaBella Rosmaryabella Di Bellavilla IX but you can call me Sister Wells.

He he. If you had Dr. in from, then you may have some credibility.

[warrior12]

49 minutes ago, Josheb said:

Would you mind identifying those guys with titles and studies who are promoting Jesus'-words-onlyism?

No, this causes problems here when people are called out.  You can do a google search and see what you find.   I have read the statement of some and I don't actually keep track of people who write this stuff.

It's not Jesus word onlyism as you so describe, but the rejection and or doubt of Paul as a Chosen man of God, who wrote his epistles.

[Frits]

On 12/28/2020 at 10:10 AM, kingdombrat said:

And still, there are contradictions when we Compare the Gospels vs Paul.

Hi kingdombrat,

Could you give one or two of those contradictions between the Lord Jesus has said and the apostle Paul?

Tanks!

God bless.

[SisterWells]

15 hours ago, Josheb said:

How about just, "Sister"? 

No, no, no. Sister Wells. Come to think of it, you can call me Dr Sister Wells for the sake of credibility.

 

13 hours ago, warrior12 said:

If you had Dr. in from, then you may have some credibility.

Is it legal to add Dr to your name if you don't have a degree?

 

[Starise]

On 12/29/2020 at 9:49 PM, warrior12 said:

Paul' contribution to the bible has nothing to do with [ licence to sin ] as many interpret or misconstrue his teaching and writing.   It is all about context and one has read and understand what the whole bible narrative is .  Does Paul encourage anyone to sin, definitely no.   Those who don't read their bibles, but listen to others who may have degrees or higher education, then seem to lean on their interpretation and spread false narrative of Paul.

I'm going to go out on a limb and say that I interpreted this as simply people who trust biblical scholars too much instead of doing self study. 

It's a very common thing. Look at the teaching of evolution. Since there are PhDs on board with it people buy into it hook line and sinker.

I think we need to be careful of well studied people who say things that just aren't coming up right, theological or otherwise.

This should not disqualify a person simply because they do or do not have a degree. Look at what they SAY and compare it to scripture. Remember Bill Gates never finished college. I know people who simply picked up on a line of study, pursued it personally and they can blow PhDs out of the water sometimes. Some people pursue degrees for financial gain only. Others pursue it because they have a real and keen interest in it.

I am always Leary of anyone throwing a title around before they tell me something. If you're smart I'm going to know. If you aren't smart no matter what degree you hold, I'll know that too.

I draw a big difference between less intelligent and wise .vs highly intelligent and unwise. High intelligence often seems to lead to pride which in turn, leads to an unwillingness to change one's mind if it becomes necessary. 

Edited January 2, 2021 by Starise

[Guest kingdombrat]

7 hours ago, Frits said:

Hi kingdombrat,

Could you give one or two of those contradictions between the Lord Jesus has said and the apostle Paul?

Tanks!

God bless.

There are search engine sites if you're wanting to know what others find as contradictions.   I think some of the contradictions appeared when updated translations took place.   Possibly from the original Paul's writings to a copy of other copies.   But there is no doubt the Word of God is in perfect Harmony!