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• Paul Could Still Be A Balaam Who Initially Has True Prophecy

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Paul Could Still Be A Balaam Who Initially Has True Prophecy

To be a true prophet, Paul must prove also not to offer teachings that negate what came before. (Deut. 4:2); (Deut. 13:1-5).

Jesus was completely consistent with what came before. Jesus upheld every jot and letter of the Law, and insisted upon an ongoing necessity to teach and follow the Law. (Matt. 5:18).

Consequently, Jesus' words qualify as (a) prophetic (i i.e ., predictive and confirmed); (b) valid (i.e., consistent with and never negating what preceded); and (c) in the name of / am because Jesus claimed to be I am. (John 8:58).

By contrast, Paul's predictive statement is certainly not invoking Yahweh s name. Instead, Paul relied upon an angel alone. Even if Paul had a prophecy in God's name, there is a substantial question whether Paul's words were also valid, i.e., consistent with and not negating what preceded. Paul must be examined to determine if he started true, turned false and apostasized later. The example from history that proves this is a correct test of Paul is the story of Balaam. Despite Balaam prophesying with the Holy Spirit ((Num. 24:1-2)) and believing in the Coming Messiah (Christ) to rule the world (Num. 24:17), Balaam later apostasized and was lost!