i'll start by saying, Paul recieved a new Gospel. don't freak out. it's only good news. God knew the Law could not be kept as told in Deuteronomy chapter 29. an early indication of mystery is Deut 29:29 KJV - Deut-31:14 KJV predicts rebellion. Leviticus chapter 26 speaks of reward and punishment for Israel.
1 Corinthians 4:1,2 KJV - - Matthew 13:11 KJV Collosians 2:2 KJV - ALL of the Old Testament prophets communed with God, dreams,visions, revelations, inspiration or instruction,
but ALL was revealed through Paul.
Romans 11:11 KJV - Romans 11:25 KJV - Revelation 10:7 KJV -
Jesus repeatedly told Israel He Is the Messiah, He will leave, He will Return. They wanted an instant result. Jesus said there will be a delay. Galations 1:11-16 KJV - 1 Corinthians 2:2 KJV -2:7 KJV - now Ephesians. yummy. see, the Mystery is Jesus Christ, CONCERNING The Gospel. Paul asks only for Prayer - Ephesians 6:19 KJV - Ephesians 1-11 explains alot. Ephesians 1:9 KJV and 10, 11
to me, that makes us heirs. we need to understand Paul's teaching. Colossians 2:8 KJV and 9, 11 - Colossians 2:14 KJV - In whom we have redemption through His Blood, EVEN the forgiveness of sins. Colossians 1:15 KJV and 17 ( Paul is talking about Jesus, btw ). Colossians 1:25 KJV 26, 27, 28 -
Paul WARNS: - Romans 16:17 KJV -
1 Corinthians 13:2 KJV - 2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV -
see, BEFORE Jesus came to Paul on the road to Damascus, until the Cross, we were under the law (circumcision). Why Paul ? besides the fact that God chose Paul, he was an expert in Jewish law and faith, a perfect example of God's Grace and The Gospel of Grace. Paul was faithful, prayed, very intelligent and a great writer. a Leader. ask God why Paul. basically, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John were written under the OT law. they are the Gospel of Jesus' earthly ministry mostly. i stress mostly, not exclusively. i do not discount any part of The Bible.
there are roughly 5 or 6 main points to this thread (1) Christ Is not OF Israel. (2) The Mystery of Christ is REVEALED to Paul. (3) The Gospel of Christ Crucified and The Cross is NEW at that time. (4) One Body of Christ, neither Jew nor gentile, new Rulership. we will rule with Christ in Heavenly Places. (5) the RICHES of being IN CHRIST - only when we begin to understand Acts thru Revelation, especially Paul's Epistles and teachings, we KNOW WHO WE ARE IN CHRIST ! !
thanks for your time, sorry for any typos and spelling errors. sorry it all runs 2gether, i don't know how to start paragraphs on here and many other tricks yet. i hope this helps at least one person start to know what to look for. i know nothing really. i kid around alot here, but this is what i believe and study. not ONLY mid-acts, but ALL of The Bible. not only"Paul's Gospel", but God's, through Jesus Christ GIVEN TO PAUL. ANY perceived or imagined "contradictions" in The Bible can be solved or UN-contradicted IF we Rightly Divide. God Bless All ! ! ! -

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