There Are Not Two Gospels — Peter and Paul Preached the Same Message

[LightBearer316]

Some claim Peter preached a “Kingdom Gospel” for Israel and Paul preached a different “Gospel of Grace” for the Gentiles. But Scripture is unmistakably clear — there has always been one gospel, centered on Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection.

Paul wrote,

“But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel… let him be accursed.” (Galatians 1:8)
He didn’t say “except for Peter’s version” — he said any other gospel.​

In Acts 15, Peter publicly affirmed the same message Paul preached:

“We believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they.” (Acts 15:11)
That’s one gospel — salvation by grace through faith in Christ alone.​

Paul and Peter simply ministered to different audiences:

“The gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter.” (Galatians 2:7)
That verse doesn’t describe two gospels, but one gospel preached in two mission fields — Jews and Gentiles — just as Jesus commanded (Matthew 28:19).​

Peter later affirmed Paul’s writings as Scripture (2 Peter 3:15–16), showing complete unity in message.

The early church stood together on one foundation:

“One Lord, one faith, one baptism.” (Ephesians 4:5)​

The “two gospel” theory divides what Scripture unites. There is one cross, one Savior, one gospel for all people in every age — “the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth.” (Romans 1:16)

Grace and peace in Christ.

 

[GWH]

Some claim Peter preached a “Kingdom Gospel” for Israel and Paul preached a different “Gospel of Grace” for the Gentiles. But Scripture is unmistakably clear — there has always been one gospel, centered on Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection.

Paul wrote,

“But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel… let him be accursed.” (Galatians 1:8)​

He didn’t say “except for Peter’s version” — he said any other gospel.​

In Acts 15, Peter publicly affirmed the same message Paul preached:

“We believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they.” (Acts 15:11)​

That’s one gospel — salvation by grace through faith in Christ alone.​

Paul and Peter simply ministered to different audiences:

“The gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter.” (Galatians 2:7)​

That verse doesn’t describe two gospels, but one gospel preached in two mission fields — Jews and Gentiles — just as Jesus commanded (Matthew 28:19).​

Peter later affirmed Paul’s writings as Scripture (2 Peter 3:15–16), showing complete unity in message.

The early church stood together on one foundation:

“One Lord, one faith, one baptism.” (Ephesians 4:5)​

The “two gospel” theory divides what Scripture unites. There is one cross, one Savior, one gospel for all people in every age — “the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth.” (Romans 1:16)

Grace and peace in Christ.

Re: "Peter later affirmed Paul’s writings as Scripture (2 Peter 3:15–16), showing complete unity in message."

Yes, this is why they are combined in the TOP thread.

 

[LightBearer316]

1. The Unity of the Gospel

• Galatians 1:8–9 — There is only one gospel; any other message is accursed.
• 1 Corinthians 15:1–4 — Paul defines the gospel as Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection for our sins.
• Acts 15:7–11 — Peter declares that both Jews and Gentiles are saved “through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, even as they.”
• Ephesians 4:4–6 — “One body, one Spirit… one Lord, one faith, one baptism.”
  
  Both apostles proclaimed the same foundation: salvation by grace through faith in Christ’s finished work.​

2. Different Audiences, Same Message

• Peter’s ministry focused on the Jews (Gal. 2:7–8), while Paul’s was to the Gentiles, yet both proclaimed the same Christ.
• Peter’s sermon at Pentecost (Acts 2:36–38) and Paul’s sermon at Pisidian Antioch (Acts 13:38–39) both emphasize repentance, forgiveness, and faith in Jesus.
  
  Their missions differed, but the content did not. Both preached Jesus as Lord and Savior.​

3. Peter’s and Paul’s Agreement

• 2 Peter 3:15–16 — Peter calls Paul’s writings “Scripture” and acknowledges him as a beloved brother.
• In Acts 15, Peter, Paul, and James united on the doctrine that Gentiles are saved by grace without the yoke of the law.
  
  The Jerusalem Council proves there was no doctrinal conflict—only unity in the essentials of salvation.​

4. The Same Gospel Through Different Lenses

• Peter’s early message used Old Testament prophecy to show Jesus as the promised Messiah.
• Paul often used reason and revelation to explain Christ as the fulfillment of the Law and the Redeemer of all.
  
  Different emphases—same cross, same grace, same Savior.​

5. Refuting the “Two Gospel” Error

• Some modern groups teach “a gospel of the kingdom” (Peter) and “a gospel of grace” (Paul) as separate—Scripture refutes that.
• Paul himself says the gospel he preached was the same as the apostles before him (Gal. 1:11–12; 1 Cor. 15:11).
• Both Peter and Paul taught salvation by faith, not works (Acts 10:43; Rom. 3:28).

6. Unified Mission, Unified Message

• Both apostles call believers to repentance, baptism, and faith (Acts 2:38; Acts 16:31).
• Both emphasize the resurrection as the core of our hope (1 Pet. 1:3; 1 Cor. 15:20).
• Both teach the indwelling Spirit as the seal of salvation (Acts 2:38; Eph. 1:13).

7. Basically

Peter and Paul stood on the same ground — one gospel of grace, one Savior, one Spirit, and one Church.​

Their different callings served the same redemptive plan: to bring all people to faith in Jesus Christ.​

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Grace and Peace

 

[Soyeong]

Some claim Peter preached a “Kingdom Gospel” for Israel and Paul preached a different “Gospel of Grace” for the Gentiles. But Scripture is unmistakably clear — there has always been one gospel, centered on Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection.

Paul wrote,

“But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel… let him be accursed.” (Galatians 1:8)​

He didn’t say “except for Peter’s version” — he said any other gospel.​

In Acts 15, Peter publicly affirmed the same message Paul preached:

“We believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they.” (Acts 15:11)​

That’s one gospel — salvation by grace through faith in Christ alone.​

Paul and Peter simply ministered to different audiences:

“The gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter.” (Galatians 2:7)​

That verse doesn’t describe two gospels, but one gospel preached in two mission fields — Jews and Gentiles — just as Jesus commanded (Matthew 28:19).​

Peter later affirmed Paul’s writings as Scripture (2 Peter 3:15–16), showing complete unity in message.

The early church stood together on one foundation:

“One Lord, one faith, one baptism.” (Ephesians 4:5)​

The “two gospel” theory divides what Scripture unites. There is one cross, one Savior, one gospel for all people in every age — “the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth.” (Romans 1:16)

Grace and peace in Christ.

In Matthew 4:15-23, Jesus began his ministry with the Gospel message to repent for the Kingdom of God is at hand, which was a light to the Gentiles, and the Law of Moses was how his audience knew what sin is (Romans 3:20), so repenting from our disobedience to it is a central part of the Gospel of the Kingdom/Grace, which is the same Gospel that Paul also taught based on the Law of Moses:

Acts 14:21-22 When they had preached the gospel to that city and had made many disciples, they returned to Lystra and to Iconium and to Antioch, 22 strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying that through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.

Acts 20:24-25 But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God. 25 And now, behold, I know that none of you among whom I have gone about proclaiming the kingdom will see my face again.

Acts 28:23 When they had appointed a day for him, they came to him at his lodging in greater numbers. From morning till evening he expounded to them, testifying to the kingdom of God and trying to convince them about Jesus both from the Law of Moses and from the Prophets.

 

[LightBearer316]

In Matthew 4:15-23, Jesus began his ministry with the Gospel message to repent for the Kingdom of God is at hand, which was a light to the Gentiles, and the Law of Moses was how his audience knew what sin is (Romans 3:20), so repenting from our disobedience to it is a central part of the Gospel of the Kingdom/Grace, which is the same Gospel that Paul also taught based on the Law of Moses:

Acts 14:21-22 When they had preached the gospel to that city and had made many disciples, they returned to Lystra and to Iconium and to Antioch, 22 strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying that through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.

Acts 20:24-25 But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God. 25 And now, behold, I know that none of you among whom I have gone about proclaiming the kingdom will see my face again.

Acts 28:23 When they had appointed a day for him, they came to him at his lodging in greater numbers. From morning till evening he expounded to them, testifying to the kingdom of God and trying to convince them about Jesus both from the Law of Moses and from the Prophets.

Excellent points — and I completely agree that the Law revealed sin (Romans 3:20) and repentance is essential. What’s beautiful is that the “Gospel of the Kingdom” and the “Gospel of Grace” are not two different messages, but the same gospel viewed from two sides.

In Acts 20:24-25 Paul actually uses both phrases together — “the gospel of the grace of God” and “preaching the kingdom of God” — showing they’re one and the same.
The Kingdom describes the realm we’re invited into, while Grace describes the means by which we enter it.

Jesus proclaimed, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Matt 4:17), and Paul preached “repentance toward God and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ” (Acts 20:21).
Both messages call us to turn from sin and trust in Christ — the only way into God’s kingdom.

Peter and Paul stood united on that truth:

“We believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved” (Acts 15:11).​

There has always been one gospel, one Savior, and one way of salvation — by grace through faith in Christ alone (Eph 4:5; Rom 1:16).

Grace and peace in Him.

 

[GWH]

Excellent points — and I completely agree that the Law revealed sin (Romans 3:20) and repentance is essential. What’s beautiful is that the “Gospel of the Kingdom” and the “Gospel of Grace” are not two different messages, but the same gospel viewed from two sides.

In Acts 20:24-25 Paul actually uses both phrases together — “the gospel of the grace of God” and “preaching the kingdom of God” — showing they’re one and the same.
The Kingdom describes the realm we’re invited into, while Grace describes the means by which we enter it.

Jesus proclaimed, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Matt 4:17), and Paul preached “repentance toward God and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ” (Acts 20:21).
Both messages call us to turn from sin and trust in Christ — the only way into God’s kingdom.

Peter and Paul stood united on that truth:

“We believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved” (Acts 15:11).​

There has always been one gospel, one Savior, and one way of salvation — by grace through faith in Christ alone (Eph 4:5; Rom 1:16).

Grace and peace in Him.

Yes, the OT law revealed some sins, and Jesus clarified some moral laws in the sermon on the mountain,
summarizing them as the law of love in Matthew 22:37-40.

 

[timf]

Gal 2:7 But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter;

There are similarities between the two gospels such as salvation by faith. However, if they were the same gospel, why was the gospel of the kingdom for Israel still requiring circumcision while the gospel of grace for gentiles was not.

 

[GWH]

Gal 2:7 But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter;

There are similarities between the two gospels such as salvation by faith. However, if they were the same gospel, why was the gospel of the kingdom for Israel still requiring circumcision while the gospel of grace for gentiles was not.

You almost answered your own question if you had said "Jews" instead of "circumcision", just as you correctly understood
"uncircumcision" to refer to Gentiles. There is one Gospel for both groups, although the Jews continued to signify saving faith by being physically circumcised and the Gentiles signified saving faith by being water baptized.

 

[ResidentAlien]

KJV strikes again.

 

[Ouch]

Some claim Peter preached a “Kingdom Gospel” for Israel and Paul preached a different “Gospel of Grace” for the Gentiles. But Scripture is unmistakably clear — there has always been one gospel, centered on Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection.

Paul wrote,

“But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel… let him be accursed.” (Galatians 1:8)​

He didn’t say “except for Peter’s version” — he said any other gospel.​

In Acts 15, Peter publicly affirmed the same message Paul preached:

“We believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they.” (Acts 15:11)​

That’s one gospel — salvation by grace through faith in Christ alone.​

Paul and Peter simply ministered to different audiences:

“The gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter.” (Galatians 2:7)​

That verse doesn’t describe two gospels, but one gospel preached in two mission fields — Jews and Gentiles — just as Jesus commanded (Matthew 28:19).​

Peter later affirmed Paul’s writings as Scripture (2 Peter 3:15–16), showing complete unity in message.

The early church stood together on one foundation:

“One Lord, one faith, one baptism.” (Ephesians 4:5)​

The “two gospel” theory divides what Scripture unites. There is one cross, one Savior, one gospel for all people in every age — “the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth.” (Romans 1:16)

Grace and peace in Christ.

AMEN, if everyone could agree on how to be reborn using that one gospel, Heave will have a lot more residence.

We need to righting dived HIS word.

Matthew, Mark, Luke and John JESUS walked with us.

The book of Acts (I call it the book of Action) the building of the church which is the foundation of all of the churches after the book of Acts, of course not today.

In the book of Acts there is specific instructions on how to be saved with examples.

Acts 2, JESUS told HIS disciples not to go out without a confortorter, the first time after JESUS ascended the second time that HIS people were filled with the Holy Ghost.

Then the first message that JESUS promised to be preached in Jerusalem Acts 2:38-39 were those who was responsible for hanging JESUS on the cross was the first ones to hear and be reborn NT rules.

Acts 8, 10 and 19 were more examples of how to be reborn NT times.

YOU will not find anywhere after that SPIFICE INSTURECITONS on how to be reborn because they are letters to churches NOT THE UNSAVED.

JESUS loves us all the same and what's none of us to parish.

GOD BLESS YOU ALL, WE ARE ALL SEEKING HIM.

The path to Heaven is narrow to Hell is wide.

Whatever we do put JESUS FIRST.

 

[Psalm1]

When I got saved it was in a full gospel church.
My pastor drilled it into us that it was not Peter, John, or Paul talking. It was The Holy Spirit, and Jesus talking DIRECTLY to us.
I have seen pastors preach saying "now what Paul is saying here.....", or "what Peter is saying here.....".
I say NOPE....it is God's word period.

So evidently the hyperpauline has NEVER SETTLED the fact that the HOLY SPIRIT IS NOT CONFUSED, AND IS NOT TRICKING BELIEVERS WITH 2 GOSPELS.

 

[Soyeong]

Excellent points — and I completely agree that the Law revealed sin (Romans 3:20) and repentance is essential. What’s beautiful is that the “Gospel of the Kingdom” and the “Gospel of Grace” are not two different messages, but the same gospel viewed from two sides.

In Acts 20:24-25 Paul actually uses both phrases together — “the gospel of the grace of God” and “preaching the kingdom of God” — showing they’re one and the same.
The Kingdom describes the realm we’re invited into, while Grace describes the means by which we enter it.

Jesus proclaimed, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Matt 4:17), and Paul preached “repentance toward God and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ” (Acts 20:21).
Both messages call us to turn from sin and trust in Christ — the only way into God’s kingdom.

Peter and Paul stood united on that truth:

“We believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved” (Acts 15:11).​

There has always been one gospel, one Savior, and one way of salvation — by grace through faith in Christ alone (Eph 4:5; Rom 1:16).

Grace and peace in Him.

In Psalms 119:29-30, he wanted to put false ways far from him, for God to be gracious to him by teaching him to obey the Law of Moses, and he chose the way of faith by setting it before him, so this this has always been the one and only way of salvation by grace through faith alone.

 

[LightBearer316]

In Psalms 119:29-30, he wanted to put false ways far from him, for God to be gracious to him by teaching him to obey the Law of Moses, and he chose the way of faith by setting it before him, so this this has always been the one and only way of salvation by grace through faith alone.

Exactly — amen! Psalm 119:29–30 captures the same timeless pattern:

“Remove from me the way of lying: and grant me thy law graciously. I have chosen the way of truth.”​

Even then, David recognized that God’s grace was the teacher, and faith was the response. The Law revealed sin (Rom 3:20), but grace empowered obedience and pointed forward to the One who would fulfill it perfectly (Rom 10:4).

That’s why the same “way of faith” runs through every covenant — from Abraham who “believed God” (Gen 15:6; Rom 4:3), to David who cried out for grace, to us who trust in Christ.
There’s only ever been one gospel: God’s grace received through faith in His Word — now fully revealed in Jesus Christ.

Grace and peace to you!

 

[GWH]

When I got saved it was in a full gospel church.
My pastor drilled it into us that it was not Peter, John, or Paul talking. It was The Holy Spirit, and Jesus talking DIRECTLY to us.
I have seen pastors preach saying "now what Paul is saying here.....", or "what Peter is saying here.....".
I say NOPE....it is God's word period.

So evidently the hyperpauline has NEVER SETTLED the fact that the HOLY SPIRIT IS NOT CONFUSED, AND IS NOT TRICKING BELIEVERS WITH 2 GOSPELS.

Yes, both Paul and Peter shared GW, which is not divorced from the HS.
And I agree that God is not tricky, even though the process of producing the Scriptures was complicated
and comparable to making sausage.
I have had insights that I believe were directly from the HS, but always in agreement with the indirect Scriptures.

 

[ResidentAlien]

"Now I say this, that each of you says, 'I am of Paul,' or 'I am of Apollos,' or 'I am of Cephas,' or 'I am of Christ.' Is Christ divided?" 1 Corinthians 1:12-13

 

[GWH]

"Now I say this, that each of you says, 'I am of Paul,' or 'I am of Apollos,' or 'I am of Cephas,' or 'I am of Christ.' Is Christ divided?" 1 Corinthians 1:12-13

Yes, and Rom. 16:17, 1Cor. 1:10, 11:17-19, 12:25, Eph. 4:4.

 

[Psalm1]

In Psalms 119:29-30, he wanted to put false ways far from him, for God to be gracious to him by teaching him to obey the Law of Moses, and he chose the way of faith by setting it before him, so this this has always been the one and only way of salvation by grace through faith alone.

Yes all the Apostles understood it and preached that concept.

 

[Psalm1]

Gal 2:7 But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter;

There are similarities between the two gospels such as salvation by faith. However, if they were the same gospel, why was the gospel of the kingdom for Israel still requiring circumcision while the gospel of grace for gentiles was not.

At the end of Acts it says Paul preached the gospel of the kingdom.
Says it twice.
The hyperpaulines have painted themselves into the perverbial corner.

The bible rules.

 

[ResidentAlien]

" . . . and there will be one flock and one shepherd." John 10:16

 

[Ouch]

Gal 2:7 But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter;

There are similarities between the two gospels such as salvation by faith. However, if they were the same gospel, why was the gospel of the kingdom for Israel still requiring circumcision while the gospel of grace for gentiles was not.

Because in the NT circumcision means nothing.

1 Corinthians 7:18-20
18 Is any man called being circumcised? let him not become uncircumcised. Is any called in uncircumcision? let him not be circumcised.
19 Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but the keeping of the commandments of God.
20 Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called.


Acts 10:34 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

NT was for all from Matthew to Revelations.

NT rebirth rules started in the book of Acts after JESUS ascended the second time in Acts 1.