Probably from the same as Apollonia; Apollos, an Israelite. It begins with a prophecy about the tribe of Benjamin in the later days… in Genesis 49:10. We must not follow after Paul, the apostles or any other person, even if they are men of God. The only basis for the canon at that 16th century conference was a letter of inquiry from North African bishops who proposed in 397 AD to the church at Rome a list to approve. He came as the Messiah, but God's plan from the beginning was for the whole world to be blessed through the Jews. See this link. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. 1 Corinthians 4:6 And these things, brethren, I have in a figure transferred to myself and to Apollos for your sakes; that ye might learn in us not to think of men above that which is written, that no one of you be puffed up for one against another. it’s not just for Christians [Jesus] belongs not solely to Christianity, but to the entire world. First, I examine the issue of Paul’s canonicity by the Bible’s standards. Paul, a Benjamite (Romans 11:1; Philip 3:5), killed Christians in the morning of his career. See, The only basis for the canon at that 16th century conference was a letter of inquiry from North African bishops who proposed in 397 AD to the church at Rome a list to approve. Follow Jesus or Paul? 5:17). Uggh!). Jesus says not to listen to them, for they are imposter Jesuses. The Benjamite figure is called a “ravening wolf” who will kill in the morning, and divide the spoils in the evening. Again, that supports even as of the early 300s that Paul was still not attached to the Bible. 1 Corinthians 3:22 whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life or death or the present or the future. You wish to examine the issue of Paul by when Paul ended up in canon. Many do accept Paul’s writings at this time. See Early Church Views of Paul. And does Paul seduce us from following the law given Moses – principally the Ten Commandments — the criteria the Bible uses to assess a false prophet despite true prophecy and true signs and wonders. Paul did not teach people to follow all the extra man-made laws that the Jewish rabbis had invented as "fence laws" in order to guard the laws of Moses, but which were not part of the written Torah (the first five books of the Bible). Thus, the Benjamite Wolf Prophecy of Genesis 49:10 is reiterated by our savior, and modified so we know the ravening wolf will appear in “sheep’s clothing” – he will appear to be a Christian but is not truly one. In the Reformation, Carlstadt, the joint-founder of the reformation with Luther, agreed with me that Paul is not on par with Jesus, and he relegated Paul to writings inferior to Jesus and Moses. As to Paul’s presence in the canon -- a reading list that was continually changing, the next assessment of Paul’s writings came in 207 AD by Tertullian. See. The surviving Bibles from that era also confirm a lesser view of Paul. A Lot of people accept the epistles of Paul, but why don't you? —Mahatma Gandhi (1869–1948) Following Jesus is not just for Christians. Clearly, Tertullian did not believe Paul was to be treated equal to Jesus' speaking. Jesus does so by referring to false prophets as “ravening wolves in sheep’s clothing.” Matt 7:15. The Ephesians are also commended by Jesus for recognizing not to listen to the one who says it is ok to eat meat sacrificed to idols. Hence, when the Bible was assembled under Constantine’s orders, Paul’s letters for the first time appeared immediately after the gospels, instead of at the end, as they had last been often positioned, or not at all connected to them or any NT writing. (Matt 24:5-8, 24-27). The first name of the Jesus movement in the book of Acts is "followers of the Way." No other writer of Scripture issued such an imperative. (God from heaven spoke at Jesus’ baptism before numerous witnesses, and again at the transfiguration before Moses and Elijah, and two apostles.) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural. Revelation came first (highly critical). (Incidentally, Paul in his epistles never quotes Jesus giving a revelation of truth except one quote in 2 Cor 12:7. I am, exist. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle. This still means that Paul only appeared to be a Christian, but was not truly one because Paul had the wrong Jesus all along. Members of the Church, the body of Christ are heirs of God and joint-heirs of Christ (Romans 8.17), not subjects. See, Next, Paul clearly teaches us not to follow the Law given Moses, while Jesus clearly teaches us to follow it in Matt 5:17-19 which will not expire "until heaven and earth pass away" (, Finally, I also document 24 clear cut contradictions by Paul of Jesus. Beloved, do not imitate evil but imitate good. This one isn’t technically a “one another,” but it does seem to fall into the same general theological bucket. The Following Jesus website and blog is devoted to exploring a life of faith in a postmodern world. Hence, this implies that Paul prior to the 300s was never thought of as more than just a separate writer with his separate thoughts. Yet, excluding the Ebionites, no council until the 1500s ever did make this decision. Paul explained how this came about to the Corinthians: “being crafty, I caught you with guile.” 2 Cor. The Torah actually forbids that. It says Paul spoke by “wisdom,” not inspiration. I discuss this thoroughly at Second Peter Reference to Paul. All other church-commentators of that era attacked Marcion as a heretic. Jesus did not abrogate the Law but reaffirmed it in multiple passages including Matthew 5:17-20; (3.) Perhaps because many assume Paul was accepted into canon by a legitimate source. See Ebionites. Please elaborate. Likewise, when Paul called believers to imitate him and follow him as he followed Christ, he was not asking them to be apostles or to heal the sick, but to live as he lived - by the principles by which Christ lived. Once you have made the decision to follow Jesus, you can become one of His disciples. But the fact the Ebionites rejected Paul was too well known, and hence now in the era of Constantine the Ebionites had to be vilified as heretics. So Paul is not constantly inspired in the initial prophecy to the contrary. And you are taking a big chance as it is a pretty big claim or stance you are undertaking, in which you wish to convince me that nearly 2000 years worth of thousands or maybe millions of theologians did not have the knowledge, wisdom and revelation that you now in the 20th century seem to possess and in a superior fashion to all those who have come before you. It says many fall from Christ by listening to “nonsense” – dysnoetas -- (softened in translation by changing this to “difficult to understand”) from Paul that is used to lead many Christians to “fall from steadfastness" in Christ” into “lawless” practices. As a result, Paul was essentially forgotten in those churches until the era of Constantine in the 300s. Certainly, Jesus was not negating the Ten Commandments. Constantine was a Sun-Worshipper. Paul both taught (1) that it was ok to eat meat sacrificed to idols even at an idol temple -- that you refrain only when you can be seen there by a “weaker” brother who needlessly thinks it is wrong to eat such meat and may be encouraged by your freedom so as to violate his own belief and thus be “destroyed”; and (2) Paul taught the Ephesians that he was an apostle of Jesus. Strike three. I urge we do so. Here are proofs that Jesus directly warns you and me about Paul, and promises greatness in heaven for us by rejecting Paul. Following Jesus – Can I be a disciple? The Emperor fought Jewish customs and particularly the Sabbath. Etc. See. FOLLOW PAUL NOT JESUS THE HIDDEN BAPTIST AGENDA "HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY AND I HOPE THIS PAGE HELPS YOU TO GAIN YOUR INDEPENDENCE FROM THE FALSE COUNTERFEIT CHURCHES (CATHOLIC & BAPTIST) AND FOLLOW JESUS IN HIS SPIRIT AND TRUTH" By Pastor Harry, July 04, 2006. Why is because all believers are the true Church and Bride of Christ. But, if our commitment to family is greater than our commitment to Jesus Christ and His kingdom, we’ve got it wrong. See Benjamite Wolf. See also, In the 300s, attention returned to Paul because his anti-Sabbath and anti-Law position was desirable to Emperor Constantine. (That’s Paul’s view. Paul both taught (1) that it was ok to eat meat sacrificed to idols even at an idol temple -- that you refrain only when you can be seen there by a “weaker” brother who needlessly thinks it is wrong to eat such meat and may be encouraged by your freedom so as to violate his own belief and thus be “destroyed”; and (2) Paul taught the Ephesians that he was an apostle of Jesus. Engaging in certain religious activities is not equivalent to following Jesus. Does Paul contradict Jesus? He came to fulfill the Law, not to abolish it (Matt. Regardless, you will find no early support here for Paul if you study. As the disciples demonstrated, no one can follow Christ by the strength of his own willpower. Jesus says a couple chapters later, “Whoever does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me” (Matthew 10:38). There’s a great scene from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade that so illustrates this idea of stepping out in faith. Paul’s post-Ascension experience outside Damascus exactly matches the imposter Jesus of which Jesus warned. Tertullian and the entire early church were battling a Paul-only movement started in 144 AD brought by Marcion. However, it is contrary to the Holy Spirit’s direction in Acts 10 on Cornelius to Peter, and then Acts 15 where Peter affirmed the Holy Spirit chose Peter "long ago" to be the Apostle to the Gentiles. First, I examine the issue of Paul’s canonicity by the Bible’s standards. If you are incorrect you could be under the judgement of a false teacher, and therefore committing blasphemy against the word of God, if you are incorrect, that is. Renan and others contend instead that Apostle John was filled with “hatred,” and falsely attributed these words in Revelation to Jesus. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. By contrast, Jesus in Matthew 5:17-19 tells us to listen to those who teach the Law, and such evangelists supporting the Law will be called Great in the Kingdom of heaven, but Jesus then warns us to not listen to the MAN who teaches you not to follow the Law. Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. See Constantine's Damage to Christianity. Yet, excluding the Ebionites, no council until the 1500s ever did make this decision. Why is Paul given a pass then? How do we know whom to believe?" None of Paul’s followers had any role any further. This supports believing letters generally and Acts as history were not considered part of the inspired Bible either, and not just Paul's letters. It is a grave mistake to follow after anybody else but Jesus. See JWO Chapter Six. As to Paul’s presence in the canon -- a reading list that was continually changing, the next assessment of Paul’s writings came in 207 AD by Tertullian. 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