The Teachings of Paul (TOP)

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TOP #157: Christ gave various gifts regarding teaching God’s Word so that God’s people would grow spiritually and become mature. [Eph. 4:7-15, cf. TOP #202 &255] Although salvation is by faith, becoming spiritually mature is by good works or continuing to cooperate with the loving Spirit of God (cf. 2:10).

TOP #163: Instead of stealing, Christians must earn a living and share surplus with worthy needy brethren. [Eph. 4:28] We can infer that lazy folks do not deserve to have such sin abetted but must reap what they do not sow (cf. TOP #226).

TOP #164: Christians should not speak coarsely or unlovingly, but rather helpfully. [Eph. 4:29 & 5:4] James states this teaching in terms of moral filth and controlling one’s tongue (Jam. 1:21 & 3:8-10).

TOP #165: Do not grieve God by exhibiting any form of hatred. [Eph. 4:30-31] The forms of hatred include bitterness, rage, brawling and slander.
 

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TOP #166: Imitate God/Christ by being kind, compassionate and forgiving. [Eph. 4:32-5:2] These are forms of love (cf. TOP #138).

TOP #167: Those who claim to be Christians but typically sin are I-dolaters bound for divine wrath. [Eph. 5:3&5-6, Phil. 3:18-19] Paul said not to be partners or associate with such pseudo-Christians (v.7).

TOP #168: Sinfulness is signified by darkness and savedness by light, which is goodness and truth. [Eph. 5:8-9]. Such imagery is significant enough to include and view as a teaching.
 

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TOP #169: Find out what pleases God, which is radiating the light of His Word. [Eph. 5:10 & 17] This is the opposite way of stating TOP #165. The way to please God is by exposing the deeds of darkness, although they are shameful to mention (v.11-12). Paul connected light with awaking from the dead and living wisely (Eph. 5:14-17a). Jesus taught Christians to be the light of the world (Matt. 5:14-16).

TOP #170: Do not get drunk on wine (alcoholic spirits), but instead be filled with the Holy Spirit. [Eph. 5:18] This command certainly would apply to any other type of drug or medicine.

TOP #171: Sing spiritual songs and make music in your heart to the Lord. [Eph. 5:19, Col. 3:16] This may be the only NT reference to what was a theme in Psalms.

TOP #172: Always give thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our LJC. [Eph. 5:20, Col. 3:15-17] This is also commanded in 1Thes. 5:18.
 

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The following series of commands through TOP #178 is found also in Col. 3:18-4:1.

TOP #173: Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. [Eph. 5:21-33, Col. 3:18-19] Paul elaborates by saying wives should respect husbands, and husbands should love wives.

TOP #174: Marriage is a man and woman leaving their parents and becoming one flesh. [Eph. 5:31] Paul compares the marital relationship to that of Christ and the church. Jesus taught this concept of marriage in Matt. 19:4-6, citing Gen. 2:24.

TOP #175: Children should honor and obey their parents in the Lord. [Eph. 6:1-3, Col. 3:20] The phrase “in the Lord” may refer to Christian parents who are assumed to give godly guidance. Paul notes that this OT commandment is accompanied by the promise that obedience will result in prosperity and long life.

TOP #176: Fathers (parents) should not exasperate their children but instead raise them in accordance with the instruction of the Lord. [Eph. 6:4, Col. 3:21] That “fathers” includes mothers is implied by v.1, and the the “instruction of the Lord” implies loving discipline like that described in Heb. 12:5-11.

TOP #177: Slaves (employees) should obey their earthly masters (bosses) as though they were obeying God/Christ. [Eph. 6:5, Col. 3:22, 1Tim. 6:1-2, Tit. 2:9] Slavery was common when Paul wrote, but his hope for Onesimus to be freed (in Philemon v.8-18) as well as the reference to being free in v. 8 indicates that this command should apply to freed slaves or employees.

TOP #178: Masters or bosses should treat their slaves or employees the way Christ would. [Eph. 6:9, Col. 4:1] Christ/God is the Master of both without favoring either.
 

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TOP #179: Be strong in the Lord by putting on the armor of God in order to defeat the devil’s schemes. [Eph. 6:10-17, 2Pet. 1:5-9] Each piece of armor relates to the word of God as follows: belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, shoes of the gospel, shield of faith, helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit.

TOP #180: Pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers. [Eph. 6:18-20, Col. 4:2-4] The kinds of prayers found in Scripture include: confession, praise, thanksgiving, petition and intercession, which is the type of petition Paul requests be done for him.

Paul ends Ephesians by saying that he is sending Tychicus, presumably the bearer of the epistle.
 

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Paul begins Philippians by greeting the saints, especially the overseers and deacons, by saying that his prayers for them express joy and thanksgiving because of their faith, and by praying that their love and insight may increase, so they will have discernment and be filled with the fruit of righteousness (PHP 1:1-11).

He refers to being in chains because of his defense of the gospel of Christ (which is called apologetics) and to some who preach Christ motivated by envy and rivalry (1:12-18). Then he expressed a belief that can serve as a teaching for all to emulate.

TOP #181: To live provides the opportunity to witness for Christ and edify believers, but to die means that we gain heaven. [Phil. 1:21-26] Paul said he was convinced he would remain alive and be with the Philippians again.
 

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TOP #182: Conduct consistent with Christian faith begins with perseverance and spiritual unity. [Phil. 1:27-28] This truth is like TOP #155 but combines two main themes in the TOP (cf. #134 & 64).

TOP #155: Christian behavior should be worthy of their calling by Christ, which means being humble, patient and loving. [Eph. 4:1-2, Phil. 1:27, Col. 1:10, 2Thes. 1:5&11] Paul did not claim to be perfect, but he pressed on toward this goal (Phil. 3:12-16).

TOP #134: Continue to be free of the law by having faith in Christ so that you will not be “alienated” and become “fallen away from grace”. [Gal. 5:1-5] This indicates the possibility of apostasy or intentionally repudiating saving faith (cf. Heb. 6:4-6).

TOP #64: Have empathy and live in harmony. [Rom. 12:15-16a &18] Peace and unity rather than arguing and divisiveness is a theme in Paul’s epistles, and James addressed this in Jam. 4:1-2. Jesus prayed that believers would be one in John 17:23.
 

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TOP #183: Faith in Christ may result in struggle and suffering for him. [Phil. 1:29-30] Peter taught that it is better to suffer for Christ’s sake than for being a criminal (1Pet. 4:12-19).

TOP #184: Christians should have the humility or selfless attitude exemplified by Christ’s obedience. [Phil. 2:3-8] Selfishness may be termed I-dolatry (cf. TOP #21).

TOP #21: Those who are self-seeking, who reject God’s truth and do evil will experience divine wrath or spiritual death. [Rom. 2:8-9, cf. 6:23a] Self-seeking may be termed “I-dolatry”.
 
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TOP #185: Christ shared God’s eternal Spirit, but humbled Himself by becoming a mortal human for the purpose of paying the penalty for humanity’s sins, which is death. [Phil. 2:5-8] “Spirit” seems to convey the essence of God better than translating the word as form or nature. Regarding Christ’s atoning death, see TOP #30 & 35.

TOP #30: God demonstrates His love for sinners by means of Christ dying for the ungodly or atheists. [Rom. 5:6-11] This is called being “reconciled”. GW regarding His omnilove are pearls (Matt. 7:6): 1John 4:7-12, Rom. 5:8, Matt. 5:44&48, Gal. 5:22, Eph. 3:17b-19 & 5:1-2,
1Tim. 2:3-4. They describe God’s nature, which He promises never to change (Mal. 3:6, Jam. 1:17, Num. 23:19, 1Sam. 15:29).

TOP #35: The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. [Rom. 6:23] Romans 6:15-23 describes s/e in terms of being slaves to whom one willingly obeys, whether to sin or to obedience of God’s teaching that leads to righteousness, which results in eternal life “in Christ Jesus our Lord”. For those who reject God’s gift, death is eternal.

TOP #186: God the Father resurrected Christ and exalted Jesus to be the Lord in heaven. [Phil. 2:9-11] This is why God’s requirement for salvation may be succinctly stated as “believe in Jesus as Messiah or Christ and Lord” (cf. Acts 16:31, 2Cor. 4:5 & Col. 2:6).
 

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The primary intent in the this thread is to compile a comprehensive survey of the teachings of Paul (TOP) rather than to conduct an exhaustive discussion of each one. It begins by examining the TOP in the book of Acts and then follows the order of the epistles. Some of Paul’s statements seem meant for that historical occasion rather than for the purpose of teaching a doctrinal or moral truth (e.g., ACTS 13:10-11 & 22:1-21), so they are not mentioned. Minimal commentary may be made, hoping that it is helpful.

TOP #1: God chose Israel for the purpose of providing the Savior Jesus, who was crucified but raised from the dead in fulfillment of prophecy, and through whom the good news regarding forgiveness of sins by faith in Him is proclaimed. [ACTS 13:16-39]
Paul preached the same message as the rest of JESUS disciples.

JESUS speaking to Ananias, telling him in Acts 9:15 But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:

He is sending Paul to the Gentiles, the kings and the Children of Israel.

Acts 10, Peter was the first ones to give the message to the Gentiles. How were they saved? The Holy Ghost came on them as it did Peter and the 120 others in Acts 2:4 then they were commanded to be baptized.

Paul app 20 YEARS after the day of Pentecost. SAME message as the beginning of the book of Acts.

Acts 19
King James Version
19 And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples,
2 He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost.
3 And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John's baptism.
4 Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.
5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
6 And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.
7 And all the men were about twelve.

AFTER that what did Paul do?

8 And he went into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space of three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning the kingdom of God.
9 But when divers were hardened, and believed not, but spake evil of that way before the multitude, he departed from them, and separated the disciples, disputing daily in the school of one Tyrannus.
10 And this continued by the space of two years; so that all they which dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks.

HE STAYED THERE FOR APP 2 YEARS preaching to who?

BOTH JEWS AND GREEKS.

No debating it is the top part of the book of Acts, both being baptized in mentioned and speaking in tongues.
 
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Paul preached the same message as the rest of JESUS disciples.

JESUS speaking to Ananias, telling him in Acts 9:15 But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:

He is sending Paul to the Gentiles, the kings and the Children of Israel.

Acts 10, Peter was the first ones to give the message to the Gentiles. How were they saved? The Holy Ghost came on them as it did Peter and the 120 others in Acts 2:4 then they were commanded to be baptized.

Paul app 20 YEARS after the day of Pentecost. SAME message as the beginning of the book of Acts.

Acts 19
King James Version
19 And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples,
2 He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost.
3 And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John's baptism.
4 Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.
5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
6 And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.
7 And all the men were about twelve.

AFTER that what did Paul do?

8 And he went into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space of three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning the kingdom of God.
9 But when divers were hardened, and believed not, but spake evil of that way before the multitude, he departed from them, and separated the disciples, disputing daily in the school of one Tyrannus.
10 And this continued by the space of two years; so that all they which dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks.

HE STAYED THERE FOR APP 2 YEARS preaching to who?

BOTH JEWS AND GREEKS.

No debating it is the top part of the book of Acts, both being baptized in mentioned and speaking in tongues.
“Paul preached the same message as the rest of JESUS disciples.”

of course he’s an apostle of Jesus like the others the message of the gospel is what saves regardless of who preached it

“After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles. And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time. For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God…. Therefore whether it were I or they, so we preach, and so ye believed.”
‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭15:7-9, 11‬ ‭


Paul was just prt of this like the others

“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.( Jew and gentile ) He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.”
‭‭Mark‬ ‭16:15-16‬ ‭KJV‬‬

Paul was one of these

“But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judæa, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.”
‭‭Acts‬ ‭1:8‬ ‭KJV‬‬

One of these

“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭28:19-20‬ ‭KJV‬‬

one of these

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh;”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭1:1, 3‬ ‭KJV‬‬

Like Peter

Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ:”
‭‭2 Peter‬ ‭1:1‬ ‭

Jesus preached the gospel firet and then those who hears him and we’re sent preached it to others and god himself was witnessing with all the powerful signs and miracles they did

“how shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, ( jesus )

and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him;( the apostles )

God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, ( gods spirit ) according to his own will?”
‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭2:3-4‬ ‭KJV‬‬

amen one of the most destructive ideas around is that Paul preached some other different thing when really he is a revelator of the only true gospel of the lord Jesus Christ

paul and the apostles roles were to continue the preaching of the gospel to an even fuller extent because they would receive firther revelation after they received the spirit

“I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.

Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you. ( revelation ) All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you.”
‭‭John‬ ‭16:12-15‬ ‭KJV‬‬

thisbos why Jesus told them to wait until they received the soirit and then they would be his wotnesses its thier words by which we believe in him

“Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word;”
‭‭John‬ ‭17:20‬ ‭KJV‬‬

witnesses like John or Peter or Paul or James these men penned the entire new terrwnt while filled with the lords spirit as was thoer calling and duty for which they were chosen . It’s destructive to peoples faith to teach that Paul taught some other gospel
 
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Paul preached the same message as the rest of JESUS disciples.

JESUS speaking to Ananias, telling him in Acts 9:15 But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:

He is sending Paul to the Gentiles, the kings and the Children of Israel.

Acts 10, Peter was the first ones to give the message to the Gentiles. How were they saved? The Holy Ghost came on them as it did Peter and the 120 others in Acts 2:4 then they were commanded to be baptized.

Paul app 20 YEARS after the day of Pentecost. SAME message as the beginning of the book of Acts.

Acts 19
King James Version
19 And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples,
2 He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost.
3 And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John's baptism.
4 Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.
5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
6 And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.
7 And all the men were about twelve.

AFTER that what did Paul do?

8 And he went into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space of three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning the kingdom of God.
9 But when divers were hardened, and believed not, but spake evil of that way before the multitude, he departed from them, and separated the disciples, disputing daily in the school of one Tyrannus.
10 And this continued by the space of two years; so that all they which dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks.

HE STAYED THERE FOR APP 2 YEARS preaching to who?

BOTH JEWS AND GREEKS.

No debating it is the top part of the book of Acts, both being baptized in mentioned and speaking in tongues.
Sounds like CC!
 
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“Paul preached the same message as the rest of JESUS disciples.”

of course he’s an apostle of Jesus like the others the message of the gospel is what saves regardless of who preached it

“After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles. And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time. For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God…. Therefore whether it were I or they, so we preach, and so ye believed.”
‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭15:7-9, 11‬ ‭


Paul was just prt of this like the others

“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.( Jew and gentile ) He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.”
‭‭Mark‬ ‭16:15-16‬ ‭KJV‬‬

Paul was one of these

“But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judæa, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.”
‭‭Acts‬ ‭1:8‬ ‭KJV‬‬

One of these

“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭28:19-20‬ ‭KJV‬‬

one of these

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh;”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭1:1, 3‬ ‭KJV‬‬

Like Peter

Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ:”
‭‭2 Peter‬ ‭1:1‬ ‭

Jesus preached the gospel firet and then those who hears him and we’re sent preached it to others and god himself was witnessing with all the powerful signs and miracles they did

“how shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, ( jesus )

and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him;( the apostles )

God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, ( gods spirit ) according to his own will?”
‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭2:3-4‬ ‭KJV‬‬

amen one of the most destructive ideas around is that Paul preached some other different thing when really he is a revelator of the only true gospel of the lord Jesus Christ

paul and the apostles roles were to continue the preaching of the gospel to an even fuller extent because they would receive firther revelation after they received the spirit

“I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.

Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you. ( revelation ) All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you.”
‭‭John‬ ‭16:12-15‬ ‭KJV‬‬

thisbos why Jesus told them to wait until they received the soirit and then they would be his wotnesses its thier words by which we believe in him

“Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word;”
‭‭John‬ ‭17:20‬ ‭KJV‬‬

witnesses like John or Peter or Paul or James these men penned the entire new terrwnt while filled with the lords spirit as was thoer calling and duty for which they were chosen . It’s destructive to peoples faith to teach that Paul taught some other gospel
Yes, such as the gospel according to tulipists.
 
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Yes, such as the gospel according to tulipists.
Yeah that hypergracer second gospel stuff is like cancer on A soul and worse it’s contagious for those close by. I don’t think there’s anything really that makes me mad in discussions like this but I really can’t stand that doctrine . It truly has been be goal which is to remove the words of Jesus Christ from salvation and then twist everything oaul said and ring it out until there’s nothing left but a verse saying “ your saved by grace “ forget everything else the Bible says ….

sorry to rant I can’t stand that second gospel stuff

“I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.

But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.

As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.”
‭‭Galatians‬ ‭1:6-9‬ ‭
 
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Yeah that hypergracer second gospel stuff is like cancer on A soul and worse it’s contagious for those close by. I don’t think there’s anything really that makes me mad in discussions like this but I really can’t stand that doctrine . It truly has been be goal which is to remove the words of Jesus Christ from salvation and then twist everything oaul said and ring it out until there’s nothing left but a verse saying “ your saved by grace “ forget everything else the Bible says ….

sorry to rant I can’t stand that second gospel stuff

“I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.

But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.

As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.”
‭‭Galatians‬ ‭1:6-9‬ ‭
I try not to be judgmental of those claiming to be fellow Christians but I agree that tulipism borders on being heretical.
 
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I try not to be judgmental of those claiming to be fellow Christians but I agree that tulipism borders on being heretical.
Yeah Paul’s pretty blunt there but I’m talking about the doctrine itself not the people can’t stand it

“For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; and they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.”
‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭4:3-4‬ ‭KJV‬‬

“But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of.”
‭‭2 Peter‬ ‭2:1-2‬ ‭
 

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Sounds like CC!
Paul preached the same message as the rest of JESUS disciples.

JESUS speaking to Ananias, telling him in Acts 9:15 But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:

He is sending Paul to the Gentils, the kings and the Children of Israel.

Acts 10, Peter was the first ones to give the message to the Gentiles. How were they saved? The Holy Ghost came on them as it did Peter and the 120 others in Acts 2:4 then they were commanded to be baptized.

Paul app 20 YEARS after the day of Petacost. SAME message as the beging of the book of Acts.

Acts 19
King James Version
19 And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples,
2 He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost.
3 And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John's baptism.
4 Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.
5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
6 And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.
7 And all the men were about twelve.

AFTER that what did Paul do?

8 And he went into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space of three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning the kingdom of God.
9 But when divers were hardened, and believed not, but spake evil of that way before the multitude, he departed from them, and separated the disciples, disputing daily in the school of one Tyrannus.
10 And this continued by the space of two years; so that all they which dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks.

HE STAYED THERE FOR APP 2 YEARS preaching to who?

BOTH JEWS AND GREEKS.

No debating it is the top part of the book of Acts, both being baptized in mentiond and speaking in tongues.
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Paul preached the same message as the rest of JESUS disciples.

JESUS speaking to Ananias, telling him in Acts 9:15 But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:

He is sending Paul to the Gentils, the kings and the Children of Israel.

Acts 10, Peter was the first ones to give the message to the Gentiles. How were they saved? The Holy Ghost came on them as it did Peter and the 120 others in Acts 2:4 then they were commanded to be baptized.

Paul app 20 YEARS after the day of Petacost. SAME message as the beging of the book of Acts.

Acts 19
King James Version
19 And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples,
2 He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost.
3 And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John's baptism.
4 Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.
5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
6 And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.
7 And all the men were about twelve.

AFTER that what did Paul do?

8 And he went into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space of three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning the kingdom of God.
9 But when divers were hardened, and believed not, but spake evil of that way before the multitude, he departed from them, and separated the disciples, disputing daily in the school of one Tyrannus.
10 And this continued by the space of two years; so that all they which dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks.

HE STAYED THERE FOR APP 2 YEARS preaching to who?

BOTH JEWS AND GREEKS.

No debating it is the top part of the book of Acts, both being baptized in mentiond and speaking in tongues.

What is CC? What ever it is must be the same as HIS WORD which is ALL TRUTH!
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TOP #1: God chose Israel for the purpose of providing the Savior Jesus, who was crucified but raised from the dead in fulfillment of prophecy, and through whom the good news regarding forgiveness of sins by faith in Him is proclaimed. [ACTS 13:16-39]
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