81..CONFUSION
There seems to be some confusion, even by the so-called eminent religious authorities as to who to believe. Should I follow Peter or Paul?
Confusion disappears when you do what Paul said that must be done to prevent it.."rightly divide the truth". Who is speaking and to whom are they addressing.
One "scholar" on the internet asks "Did Paul Invent Christianity?
The answer, of course is no, he didn't, BUT he does bring the gospel/evangel/teachings that is the only one applicable to Christians. His teachings are intended for the GENTILES..non-Jews. This should be simple to understand, accept..if you are not a Jew, then his is the ONLY truth for YOU to believe.
If you were to accept Peter's and the other Disciples' gospel, who knew Jesus in the flesh, then you should be circumcised! They proselyted their followers, which among other ceremonial requirements, demanded circumcision.
Can the answer be anymore clear?
Now, as to what is taught in the "Christian " churches, throughout the world, there is no semblence of what should be taught, because they choose to either ignore or misunderstand what Paul teaches. I prefer to think that it is the latter, otherwise they are criminally responsible for hiding the "truth" from their followers.
From the very beginning of Paul's ministry, he was separated by GOD to bring a special message to the Gentiles and later all mankind. He was taught by the Spirit of God.
What betterauthority is there to know what is the "truth"?
It's only necessary for "mankind" to understand his teachings and therefore believe.
Some find it hard to undersatnd Paul's writings, wherin he brings the truth. Peter said that he found his letters confusing.
That is the purpose of this blog to help you understand, clear up what is stated by Paul, but not easily understood.
Who am I to claim this responsibility?
I'm certainly not the "sharpest pencil in the box', far from it. As to school, I graduated near the bottom from West Pointt . Many years passed before I understood the truth, taking me on a circuitous path, from indifferent Episcopalian to Buddhist chanter, fundamental Baptist, to a cult, The World Wide Church of God.
Thanks be to God, by "happenstance" I found Glyn Williams, my "door opener", and gradually I began to understand the truth, and was led to The Concordant Publishing Co.
Peter said that you grow through Grace and wisdom.
Without God's Grace I would still be in the dark.
Ask God for the grace to understand and your "world" will become brighter..paulnbob