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Christians: Is there some kind of anti-Paul movement going on today?
I've recently had the impression that the writings of Paul were not in accord with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. But I kept these thoughts to myself because if their heretical nature. Now I am seeing others who are getting that same message.
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- HappykidLv 61 decade agoFavorite Answer
Why don't you let God lead you on what correlates and what doesn't and stop caring about whether other people think things are ok or not? Are you a Christian or in a club?
Source(s): Taoist - Anonymous1 decade ago
I hadn't noticed, but it would hardly be surprising, would it?
Not sure how you could get the impression that Paul's writings are not in accordance with the Gospel.
Peter said that some of the things Paul wrote were "hard to understand" but, he never said that they weren't in accordance with the Gospel. Neither did any of the other New Testament writers, though I have seem some try to use James as a tool against Paul, I don't think it flys very well.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Paul was called by Jesus Christ on the road to Damascus to bring the Gospel of Jesus to the Gentiles. His words complement the Living Gospel.
Many people think Paul was sexist, for example, because of 1 Corinthians 14, but they forget that the context was much different than nowadays. The Church in Corinth was full of zeal and charisma, but they didn't understand the Gospel. When Paul would teach, the women would shout across the aisles to their husbands, "What does that mean!?" Because this disrupted the service, Paul reverted back to what he knew: Judaic Law, under which women were subordinate to men.
He remembered how dignity and reverence was maintained in the Jewish Temple. Paul simply told them not to speak in Church (Because he was speaking) and if they had questions, to ask their husbands at home (so they didnt disrupt the service).
Because of Paul's many other writings about the equality of men and women before God, as all are one in Christ, it is likely this rule was removed after such a time that the Church in Corinth knew how to understand the Word.
If you have any questions about the Pauline Epistles, feel free to email me at fr_andrew@ymail.com and I will try and answer any questions you have.
Source(s): Old Catholic Seminarian and Former Protestant Minister EDIT: To Salma, in Acts 10:11-15, Peter has a vision: "He saw heaven opened and something like a large sheet being let down to earth by its four corners. It contained all kinds of four-footed animals, as well as reptiles of the earth and birds of the air. Then a voice told him, "Get up, Peter. Kill and eat." "Surely not, Lord!" Peter replied. "I have never eaten anything impure or unclean." The voice spoke to him a second time, "Do not call anything impure that God has made clean." It was through this vision that Peter began to realize what was meant when Jesus said he had fulfilled the Law (the Holiness Code was the path to righteousness to the Hebrews; Jesus became the path to righteousness through his sacrifice). As such, Jesus had made clean many things which were unclean. Peter began to socialize with Gentiles. He became hypocritical though, as he would not socialize with them when Jews were around, so Paul called him out on it. EDIT: To d.k., those who try to put James against Paul do so in reference to "works." They do not understand the difference between what James taught and what Paul taught. When Paul said that we are not saved through works, in his epistle to the Ephesians, he did not mean good works. His reference was to works of the Law. It must be remembered that Paul was a Pharisee and his life was built around the Holiness Code. When he converted to Christianity, he realized that the Holiness Code did not apply, as Christ had fulfilled it (the Holiness Code was the path to righteousness to the Hebrews; Jesus became the path to righteousness through his sacrifice). Paul goes on to say in 2:10 that we are the "workmanship of God, designed to do good works which God had prepared for us to do." When James talked about the necessity of works, he wasn't talking about the works of the Law, but works of charity. James 2 is very clear about this distinction. Good works are necessary (Galatians 6:2; James 2; Ephesians 2:10, Matthew 25:31-46; etc) but works of the Law are not. - 1 decade ago
The term "Paulianity" has some currency, and is not entirely unjustified. A good deal of Paul informs the early church, and is of a questionable nature.
As an aside, there used to be a regular on R&S named "Lion of Judah" who was an unabashed Paul fanboy, or at least was trolling as one. Haven't seen him around for a while, but a year ago or so he was on a lot...
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- AdoreHimLv 71 decade ago
Paul was used by God to lead people to a saving knowledge of Christ, and with that a transformed life. Paul reminded people that their lives must live up to the truth that Jesus taught, and when someone does that, they will be hated. Paul's teaching line up with Christ, because all He preached was Christ and Him crucified.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Gosh more Christians are becoming logical. That's so fun!!! Paul invented Christianity and he destroyed what Jesus tried so hard to teach to his followers and disciples. Jesus never asked his people to treat him as God and he never even once said. ":I am God" Had he done that I would have bowed down to him.
Paul destroyed all the dietary laws which Jesus practiced and put in place the permission for Jesus followers to eat such scavengers as pigs and shellfish. He changed the laws of circumcision and which day the Sabbath falls. Jesus never asked people to worship him yet all Christians do.
It's about time Christians open their eyes, ears and heart to the truth.
I am glad you have made the first step.
Let the seeking of truth be your guiding light.
Peace
- 1 decade ago
There are some who claim that what Paul taught is not in line with what Jesus taught, but I don't see that. Can someone point out exactly where they contradict? I've seen the claims, but no evidence to support it. I'm trying to keep an open mind, though.
- Holly GolightlyLv 51 decade ago
That's funny. I've noticed the same thing.
I also notice on R&S that when a certain topic or subtopic comes up, it runs its course in R&S like a virus.
Questions about what color Jesus was keep coming up today and yesterday, too.
- hamrrfanLv 71 decade ago
There have always been those opposing various sections of the Bible. All Christian denominations recognize the writings of Paul in the Bible.
- Priรciℓℓα ✟Lv 71 decade ago
Oh well don't we all love to hate Paul? He wasn't Jesus and he was just so goshdarn opinionated. I'll keep him around though. He wrote some beautiful things.
- 1 decade ago
Paul is in the bible and the bible is infallible, so those who preach against Paul's teaching are going against the word of God. Don't be afraid to ask questions in church keep in mind WWJD? (What Would Jesus Do?). Ask questions stir the pot how else are you going to learn?
