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Chapter 6 Conclusion

Chapter 6 Conclusion

In light of the foregoing blatant contradiction by Paul of Jesus, who seriously can hold onto Paul any longer as an inspired person? Who can really believe he is a true apostle?

Jesus is pointing his arrow at Paul who is long gone when the book of Revelation is written. Unquestionably, Paul had been teaching others to violate Jesus' commands and the commands of the twelve apostles. It is blatant. Jesus takes Paul's teaching to task.

This brings to mind Jesus' 'fruit' test for a false prophet. In (Matt. 7:15-20), Jesus says:

(15) Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's
clothing, but inwardly are ravening wolves.

(16) By their fruits ye shall know them. Do men gather grapes of
thorns, or figs of thistles?

(17) Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but the
corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.

Thus, when Paul teaches someone to violate Jesus' commands to not eat meat sacrificed to idols, is this good fruit or evil fruit? Obviously evil fruit. Jesus says "beware those who come in sheep's clothing." (Matt. 7:15). What is a sheep in that verse? A Christian. Beware those who come claiming to be a Christian but who have evil fruit. Paul fits both criteria. Jesus then continues, saying even if they come with signs and wonders, He will tell those who work anomia (negation of Mosaic Law) that He never knew them. (Matt. 7:23).

How many ways must Jesus say it before we recognize He is talking about Paul?