- Catholicism Coffee | Catholicism Coffee 500 Apologies, but something went wrong on our end. Jesus, before he died, called it the gospel of the kingdom and people began to repent and to be in anticipation of the Messiah, some even knowing it was Jesus. Paul is the only person in the Bible who uses the term "the Church the Body of Christ" (1 Corinthians 12:13; Ephesians 1:22-23; et al.) Along with EpicPew, Justin has written for Aleteia, Ave Maria Press, Catholic Exchange, Catholic365, the journal Church Life, Our Sunday Visitor, and various other publications. What else could our Lord have meant by these words: But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth (Acts 1:8). He has two B.A.s from the University of Maryland - College Park, an M.A. Paul was there for at least two years as a prisoner; and Peter may have resided for twelve months within its walls. 17 AND HE CAME AND PREACHED PEACE TO YOU WHO WERE FAR AWAY, AND PEACE TO THOSE WHO WERE NEAR; 18 for through Him we both have our access in one Spirit to the Father. Paul in his epistles reveal the mysteries and doctrine for the church today. Peter's gospel: Peter preached remission of sins in the name of Jesus (Acts 10:43). Paul's brief mild correction of Peter, supported by a theological argument, is nothing like the arrogant opposition and uncharitable assumptions of critics of Francis. Their GOSPLE was IDENTICAL . Paul and the church: Paul taught the church as the body of Christ, a new creature where there was neither Jew or Gentile (Galatians 6:15Galatians 3:28Ephesians 2:14). Below are the six major issues of distinction between what Peter taught and what Paul taught. Paul taught forgiveness of all sin now by the blood of Jesus (, Peter's gospel: Peter preached remission of sins in the name of Jesus (Acts 10:43). Peter and the eleven original disciples were preaching to Israel, while Paul was chosen to be the apostle to the Gentiles. Paul used to be a Pharisee. In Acts 6, things begin to change as the leadership of the church begins to shift from the native Hebrews (those Jews born in Israel) to the Hellenistic Jews (those Jews born elsewhere whose native language and culture was foreign). While each author of a book in the Bible must be consistent with previous revelation, each one also makes a unique contribution to the Bible as a whole. As John the Baptist said, He must increase, but I must decrease (John 3:30). Peter, James, John, Jesus in His earthly ministry, and all the other apostles of Israel do not use the term "the Church the Body of Christ." Peters] teaching. Dispensationalism viewis false doctrine that would divide believing Jews and Gentiles. 8 But even though we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you a gospel contrary to that which we have preached to you, let him be accursed. The Apostles arethe body of Christ!!!! 4 And by referring to this, when you read you can understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, 5 which in other generations was not made known to the sons of men, as it has now been revealed to His holy apostles and prophets in the Spirit; 6 [to be specific], that the Gentiles are fellow heirs and fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel, 7 of which I was made a minister, according to the gift of Gods grace which was given to me according to the working of His power (Ephesians 3:1-7). The author of Scripture claims or implies his epistle is divinely inspired and authoritative (see, for example, 1 Corinthians 14:37-38). He argued that "false brethren" (Galatians 2:4) had "bewitched" (Galatians 3:1) the Galatian churches, and he fears that he has become their enemy (Galatians 4:16). On the other hand Peter was robust; he is portrayed as having a commanding physique. Plurality is also necessary because of what we might call Gods spiritual separation of power. Our government recognizes that the concentration of power in any one institution or in any one individual is dangerous, given the sinfulness of men. When he and Barnabas did go up to Jerusalem after 14 years, they took Titus with them. SUPPLEMENTAL: A CLOSER LOOK AT GALATIANS CHAPTERS 1 AND 2 Two primary passages that clearly differentiate between Peter's ministry and Paul's ministry are Galatians chapters 1 and 2. Those who were chosen to write Scripture reveal not only what is consistent with earlier texts of Scripture, and the writings of their inspired contemporaries (e.g. 1) What is the difference between believing and faith? To be saved, Jews cannot embrace self-righteousness through law-keeping, but must trust only in the Lord Jesus Christ. Paul's Apostleship: Paul was persecuting the church of God before being converted. Their presence is somehow always lingering in Jerusalem in particular, but also even in the Gentile churches. 77 I am tempted to think these legalistic brethren were a bit hypocritical as they seem to have strongly insisted that the Gentile converts be circumcised in order to be saved when they were in Antioch. From Peters words in our text, we may infer that Pauls writings were already being collected. Gentiles had to come through Israel and it's covenants to be added to the church (Exodus 12:48Acts 11:1); Gentiles had to believe the preaching of the word delivered to Israel as preached by Peter (Acts 13:48). Paul and John represent the two most distinctive types of apostolic doctrine. Total price: $25.94. What might one find hard to understand, or rather, hard to accept in Pauls writings? Powered by Invision Community. Israel would be a light for salvation unto the Gentile nations that would enter the kingdom (Isaiah 60:3). (7) Pauls writings are inspired, inerrant, and authoritative, though hard to swallow, even for the other apostles. It was through the zeal of a few noble saints who could not keep the faith to themselves: 19 So then those who were scattered because of the persecution that arose in connection with Stephen made their way to Phoenicia and Cyprus and Antioch, speaking the word to no one except to Jews alone. And together, we have one gospel message, articulated by a multi-faceted New Testament. This decision sanctioned segregated schools, so long as the schools were equal. It was finally struck down by a 1954 ruling of the high court (Brown v. the School Board of Topeka). Occasionally, a Christian leader loses sight of the principles of plurality and accountability and may say, I get my orders from God. This very pious sounding statement flies in the very face of Scripture. It is not surprising that the churches that were founded were led by a plurality of elders. And these things were foretold. I got a title for your next post . Paul refused, because it was clear they believed in a salvation by works and not by grace. But in his preaching to the household of Cornelius, his ministry is to Gentiles. But in addition, Peter is admitting he was wrong, and Paul was right. But God has so structured His church that He also speaks to a saint through other saints. These were of the circumcision party. When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question. When showing someone the difference between the 12 Apostles and the Apostle Paul the best place to go in the Scriptures is the Prison Epistles of Paul written after the Acts period, for in them THERE ARE FAR MORE DIFFERENCES., THAN SIMILARITIES, which we will show in our next article. As John the Baptist said, "He must increase, but I must decrease" ( John 3:30 ). (5) The teachings of Paul do not disagree with those of Peter or the other apostles. No one is given all the power. Peter was not perfect though; he actually made tons of mistakes. It was Peter who encouraged us to be good stewards of the manifold grace of God and stand firm in the true grace of God (1 Pet. Peter serves as a chief eyewitness. James nor paul contradicted each other . Yes, Paul was very defensive regarding his apostleship. By his words in 2 Peter 3, Peter indicates that Paul is not one of the false teachers described in his second epistle, and that Paul is an apostle, an apostle whom God independently saved and discipled, apart from the other apostles the Lord had chosen as His disciples. Both Peter and Paul were ordained of God to preach the gospel. Peter was primarily the Apostle to Israel (Galatians 2:8). Comparison of Paul and Peter. from the Universidad de Salamanca (Spain), and an M.A. While I am no expert in the study of Catholicism, my understanding is that no Catholic leader would dare say the pope is sinless and his every word inerrant and authoritative. 14 For He Himself is our peace, who made both [groups into] one, and broke down the barrier of the dividing wall, 15 by abolishing in His flesh the enmity, [which is] the Law of commandments [contained] in ordinances, that in Himself He might make the two into one new man, [thus] establishing peace, 16 and might reconcile them both in one body to God through the cross, by it having put to death the enmity. the statement, the premise, is false, and is contrary to all Scripture as revealed by Yahuweh through Yahushua. Though only two words, they bring tears to my eyes or to his, and sometimes to both. Here is the truth which God revealed through Paul to the church (including the at least initially reluctant and later forgetful apostles): 11 Therefore remember, that formerly you, the Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by the so-called Circumcision, [which is] performed in the flesh by human hands 12 [remember] that you were at that time separate from Christ, excluded from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. Peter indicates that he is familiar with Pauls writings, and his mention of Paul and his epistles is far from casual. Peter (see #1) was fishing at the time, while Paul was on his way to Damascus to continue persecuting Christians. Paul and the resurrection: Paul taught that Christ was risen for our justification (Romans 4:25). Peter preached holiness and to remain steadfast unto the coming of Jesus and his kingdom (2 Peter 3:17). Instead, it led to a riot and ultimately took Paul, in chains, to stand before Caesar in Rome. Paul was primarily the Apostle to Gentiles (Romans 11:13 2 Timothy 1:11). Even though these two men travelled in different circles, Peter and Paul did encounter one another from time to time. Paul seems to have to stand alone, along with Barnabas and Titus, in his confrontation with these legalistic Jewish heretics. Catch up with him on Twitter: @McClainJustin. Those who believed their gospels are in Christ. And as you already know , IT was the ONE SAME GOSPLE that both men preached . The principle of plurality applies not only to the origination of Scripture (authorship) but also to its recognition and interpretation. The answer is simple: the mystery of the union of Jew and Greek, in Christ, without distinction. The seven were chosen and appointed to oversee the care of the widows so the apostles could pray and preach the word. They were right to concentrate on prayer and the ministry of the word. Believing is faith as being persuaded that what is said is true. Peter is central in approximately the first half ( Acts 1-12 ), being phased out after that and mentioned for the last time for the important role he had at the Jerusalem Council (15:7-11, cf. Peter and Paul never taught the same gospel. We read years later in 2 Timothy 4:11 that Paul wrote: "Only Luke is with me. They were positively crushing to him. That is different groups, not different gospels. in 1971. They insisted the only way a Gentile could enter into the blessings of the kingdom of God was to become a Jew, that is, a Jewish proselyte. Paul in his epistles reveal the mysteries and doctrine for the church today. He had spent three years with Jesus. And the standard they set was to be circumcised as a symbol of their commitment to keep the Law. Jesus' followers, who were Jews, lived by Moses' Law. And certainly they were reluctant to believe that Gentiles should be evangelized (Acts 10-11). In response to the salvation of the Samaritans, the Jerusalem apostles sent Peter and John to Samaria, where they laid hands on the believers who received the Holy Spirit (8:14-17). In so doing, Paul fulfills the purpose of God for him revealed at the time of his salvation: 15 But the Lord said to him, Go, for he is a chosen instrument of Mine, to bear My name before the Gentiles and kings and the sons of Israel; 16 for I will show him how much he must suffer for My names sake (Acts 9:15-16). The gospel is this - Jesus died for our sins, was buried, and rose from the dead. Peter did not have Roman citizenship, while Paul did.