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== Apocalypse Of Peter ## Apocalypse Of Peter
Detering in [[PaulineEpistlesDetering]] points out: Detering in [[PaulineEpistlesDetering]] points out:

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https://www.essene.com/B%27nai-Amen/B%27nai-AmenAndEbionites.htm https://www.essene.com/B%27nai-Amen/B%27nai-AmenAndEbionites.htm
== B'nai-Amen & Ebionites ## B'nai-Amen & Ebionites
The Ebionites were a branch of "Jewish Christianity" mentioned by The Ebionites were a branch of "Jewish Christianity" mentioned by
several "Christian" writers. They made use of the original Aramaic several "Christian" writers. They made use of the original Aramaic
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despite all his railing to the contrary, are the original words spoken despite all his railing to the contrary, are the original words spoken
of by Yeshua and faithfully recorded in Aramaic by Matthew and others. of by Yeshua and faithfully recorded in Aramaic by Matthew and others.
=== Excerpts from The Gospel of the Ebionites ### Excerpts from The Gospel of the Ebionites
In the Panarion of Epiphanius of Salamis (Epiphanius, Panarion 30.13.2-3), In the Panarion of Epiphanius of Salamis (Epiphanius, Panarion 30.13.2-3),
we read: we read:
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* you?" * you?"
* (Epiphanius, Panarion 30.22.4) * (Epiphanius, Panarion 30.22.4)
=== Clementine Homilees ### Clementine Homilees
Most scholars concur that the Clementine Homilees (and the Recognition's of Most scholars concur that the Clementine Homilees (and the Recognition's of
Clement) contain large Ebionite interpolated additions. Within this writing Clement) contain large Ebionite interpolated additions. Within this writing
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espoused by these Clementine works are received by the Essene Church of the espoused by these Clementine works are received by the Essene Church of the
B'nai-Amen. B'nai-Amen.
=== Ancient Writers on the Ebionites ### Ancient Writers on the Ebionites
* "Those who are called Ebionites agree that the world was made by * "Those who are called Ebionites agree that the world was made by
* God; but their opinions with respect to the Lord are similar to * God; but their opinions with respect to the Lord are similar to
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* they will make us Jews." (Jerome, CE 404, Letter 75 - Jerome to * they will make us Jews." (Jerome, CE 404, Letter 75 - Jerome to
* Augustin) * Augustin)
=== Conclusion ### Conclusion
The surviving literature of the ancient Ebionites contain many The surviving literature of the ancient Ebionites contain many
accurate and true preservations of original B'nai-Amen Essenism. The accurate and true preservations of original B'nai-Amen Essenism. The
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*Copyright © 1999-2016. The Nazarenes of Mount Carmel.* *Copyright © 1999-2016. The Nazarenes of Mount Carmel.*
=== References ### References
1. https://www.essene.com/recognitions/index.htm 1. https://www.essene.com/recognitions/index.htm
2. https://www.essene.com/recognitions/book1.htm 2. https://www.essene.com/recognitions/book1.htm
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10. https://www.essene.com/recognitions/book9.htm 10. https://www.essene.com/recognitions/book9.htm
11. https://www.essene.com/Recognitions/Book10.htm 11. https://www.essene.com/Recognitions/Book10.htm
=== Links ### Links
* https://www.hope-of-israel.org/originalMatthew.html * https://www.hope-of-israel.org/originalMatthew.html
* https://www.biblewise.com/bible_study/apocrypha/gospel-ebionites.php * https://www.biblewise.com/bible_study/apocrypha/gospel-ebionites.php

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Parent: [[PeshittAEnglishTranslations]] Parent: [[PeshittAEnglishTranslations]]
== Church Of The East Peshitta ## Church Of The East Peshitta
It's important to clearly distinguish (over simplified) between: It's important to clearly distinguish (over simplified) between:
1. Church of the East PeshittA (Nestorian) This is the original 1. Church of the East PeshittA (Nestorian) This is the original

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== Clementine Homilees and Recognitions ## Clementine Homilees and Recognitions
* [[SyriacClementineRecognitionsAndHomilies]] * [[SyriacClementineRecognitionsAndHomilies]]
* [[EbioniteCanon]] * [[EbioniteCanon]]
* [[BnaiAmenEbionites]] * [[BnaiAmenEbionites]]
=== JWO Videos ### JWO Videos
* [20220912@Gray Omits Any Mention of Clementine Homilies - Earliest Major Anti-Pauline Work of Ebion Ep 12@4WWTlY5OeHQ](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4WWTlY5OeHQ) * [20220912@Gray Omits Any Mention of Clementine Homilies - Earliest Major Anti-Pauline Work of Ebion Ep 12@4WWTlY5OeHQ](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4WWTlY5OeHQ)
=== JWO Wiki ### JWO Wiki
* [[JesusWordsOnly]] * [[JesusWordsOnly]]
* * [[JWO_12_06_EvidenceofPeter_sTestimonyAgainstPaulinaTrial_0068]] * * [[JWO_12_06_EvidenceofPeter_sTestimonyAgainstPaulinaTrial_0068]]

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Parent: [CodexSinaticusSyriac] Parent: [CodexSinaticusSyriac]
== Is Codex Hierosolymitanus (H.) a fraud? ## ## Is Codex Hierosolymitanus (H.) a fraud? ##
* Has it ever been dated? * Has it ever been dated?
* Has it ever been textually critiqued? * Has it ever been textually critiqued?

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Parent: [Home] Parent: [Home]
== Codex Sinaticus Greek is a Fraud ## Codex Sinaticus Greek is a Fraud
The Greek Codex Sinaiticus is clearly a fraud, and was used in a The Greek Codex Sinaiticus is clearly a fraud, and was used in a
relentless globalist campaign to rewrite Bibles worldwide, with the aim relentless globalist campaign to rewrite Bibles worldwide, with the aim

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Parent: [[Home]] Parent: [[Home]]
== Commentaries ## Commentaries
Miscellaneous Commentaries of Bible verses, mainly New Testament. Miscellaneous Commentaries of Bible verses, mainly New Testament.
These can be combined to create an OSIS commentary, that can be used to These can be combined to create an OSIS commentary, that can be used to

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== Constantinian Church ## Constantinian Church
We are montheistic and anti-pagan. We are montheistic and anti-pagan.
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Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord (Mark 12:29). Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord (Mark 12:29).
=== Links ### Links
* [Constantine as the anti-Christ](https://messengers-of-messiah.org/newpdf/6manlawlessnessapostatechurch.pdf) * [Constantine as the anti-Christ](https://messengers-of-messiah.org/newpdf/6manlawlessnessapostatechurch.pdf)
=== JWO Links ### JWO Links
* [JWO_12_01_TheEbioniteRecordsontheTrialofPaul_0063] * [JWO_12_01_TheEbioniteRecordsontheTrialofPaul_0063]
* [JWO_12_01_TheEbioniteRecordsontheTrialofPaul_0063] * [JWO_12_01_TheEbioniteRecordsontheTrialofPaul_0063]
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* [JWO_16_07_ProtestantsAgreeFor1400YearsNoOneHadTheCorrectSalvationFormula_0097] * [JWO_16_07_ProtestantsAgreeFor1400YearsNoOneHadTheCorrectSalvationFormula_0097]
* [JWO_20_01_HowTheCanonWasFormed_0112] * [JWO_20_01_HowTheCanonWasFormed_0112]
=== JWO Videos ### JWO Videos
* [20221021@Constantinian_Christians_Control_the_Narrative_to_Protect_Evil_Constantine._Ep_8_Constantine_Paul@RFWMQ-l3JGw](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RFWMQ-l3JGw) * [20221021@Constantinian_Christians_Control_the_Narrative_to_Protect_Evil_Constantine._Ep_8_Constantine_Paul@RFWMQ-l3JGw](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RFWMQ-l3JGw)
* [20220917@Constantine Elevates Paul from Obscurity. A Marriage Made in Heaven or Hell Pt 1@FFEAMbNv9O8](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FFEAMbNv9O8) * [20220917@Constantine Elevates Paul from Obscurity. A Marriage Made in Heaven or Hell Pt 1@FFEAMbNv9O8](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FFEAMbNv9O8)

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Parent: [[Home]] Parent: [[Home]]
== Did Marcion Write the "Pauline" Letters ## Did Marcion Write the "Pauline" Letters
=== Proxy baptism for the dead ( 1 Cor. 15:29 ) ### Proxy baptism for the dead ( 1 Cor. 15:29 )
See 4.4 in [PaulineEpistlesDetering]: See 4.4 in [PaulineEpistlesDetering]:
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also have been practised among the (equally Gnostic) Cerinthians also have been practised among the (equally Gnostic) Cerinthians
(Epiph. Haer. 28.6.4). (Epiph. Haer. 28.6.4).
=== JWO Web Site ### JWO Web Site
* [Recommended-Reading/marcionism](.../Recommended-Reading/marcionism.html) * [Recommended-Reading/marcionism](.../Recommended-Reading/marcionism.html)
* [JWO/marcionite-influence-on-rcc](.../JWO/marcionite-influence-on-rcc.html) * [JWO/marcionite-influence-on-rcc](.../JWO/marcionite-influence-on-rcc.html)
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* [topicindex/56-marcionism](.../topicindex/56-marcionism.html) * [topicindex/56-marcionism](.../topicindex/56-marcionism.html)
* [topicindex/683-marcionite-tampering-with-paul](.../topicindex/683-marcionite-tampering-with-paul.html) * [topicindex/683-marcionite-tampering-with-paul](.../topicindex/683-marcionite-tampering-with-paul.html)
=== JWO Videos ### JWO Videos
* 20220722 [Secret History of Post-Paul Church Pt 2 - 207 AD Tertullian Has to Fight Paul-Only Marcionites@ZlH 3lUQnt4](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZlH 3lUQnt4) * 20220722 [Secret History of Post-Paul Church Pt 2 - 207 AD Tertullian Has to Fight Paul-Only Marcionites@ZlH 3lUQnt4](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZlH 3lUQnt4)
* 20220925 [Is the Virgin Birth Account the Corruption of Anti-Christian Marcion of our Text@7iOXawDJ6dQ](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7iOXawDJ6dQ) * 20220925 [Is the Virgin Birth Account the Corruption of Anti-Christian Marcion of our Text@7iOXawDJ6dQ](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7iOXawDJ6dQ)

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Parent: [[EbioniteChristianity]] Parent: [[EbioniteChristianity]]
== Early Church "Fathers" on the Primacy of a Hebrew Dialect Matthew ## Early Church "Fathers" on the Primacy of a Hebrew Dialect Matthew
https://www.atour.com/forums/peshitta/573.html#3 https://www.atour.com/forums/peshitta/573.html#3
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acknowledges that he wrote it with his hands in Hebrew... (Isho'dad acknowledges that he wrote it with his hands in Hebrew... (Isho'dad
**Commentary on the Gospels)** **Commentary on the Gospels)**
=== Other "church fathers" ### Other "church fathers"
Other "church fathers" have testified to the Semitic origin of at Other "church fathers" have testified to the Semitic origin of at
least one of Paul's epistles. These "church fathers" claim that Paul's least one of Paul's epistles. These "church fathers" claim that Paul's
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[original-gospel-of-matthew-knol.html](.../Hebrew-Matthew/original-gospel-of-matthew-knol.html) [original-gospel-of-matthew-knol.html](.../Hebrew-Matthew/original-gospel-of-matthew-knol.html)
=== Links ### Links
* [original-gospel-of-matthew-knol.html](.../Hebrew-Matthew/original-gospel-of-matthew-knol.html) * [original-gospel-of-matthew-knol.html](.../Hebrew-Matthew/original-gospel-of-matthew-knol.html)
* https://gnosis.study/library/%D0%9A%D1%80%D0%B8%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%BA%D0%B0/ENG/Epiphanius%20of%20Salamis%20-%20The%20Panarion,%20Book%20I%20(Sects%201-46).pdf * https://gnosis.study/library/%D0%9A%D1%80%D0%B8%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%BA%D0%B0/ENG/Epiphanius%20of%20Salamis%20-%20The%20Panarion,%20Book%20I%20(Sects%201-46).pdf
* https://www.earlychristianwritings.com/text/gospelebionites.html * https://www.earlychristianwritings.com/text/gospelebionites.html
=== JWO Videos ### JWO Videos
* [20220718@Habakkuk and Paul Series Ep 1 - Did Paul Know Ebionites Thought Habakkuk 2 4 Applied to Him@kjENiaJhfdw](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kjENiaJhfdw) * [20220718@Habakkuk and Paul Series Ep 1 - Did Paul Know Ebionites Thought Habakkuk 2 4 Applied to Him@kjENiaJhfdw](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kjENiaJhfdw)
* [20220823@The Return of the Ebionites the Dead Sea Scrolls -2 featuring Peter s Testimony at Paul s Trial.@AUxveYgBYSo](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AUxveYgBYSo) * [20220823@The Return of the Ebionites the Dead Sea Scrolls -2 featuring Peter s Testimony at Paul s Trial.@AUxveYgBYSo](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AUxveYgBYSo)

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It is written to be pleasing to the pagan reader, and at the same time, It is written to be pleasing to the pagan reader, and at the same time,
describes to conflict bewteen Paul and the Ebionite Church. describes to conflict bewteen Paul and the Ebionite Church.
=== Was the New Testament Really Written in Greek? ### Was the New Testament Really Written in Greek?
We ask [WastheNewTestamentReallyWritteninGreek] and clearly the answer is no, We ask [WastheNewTestamentReallyWritteninGreek] and clearly the answer is no,
so we use the Aramaic ChurchOfTheEastPeshitta so we use the Aramaic ChurchOfTheEastPeshitta
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there have been more early texts discovered in the last 150 years, there have been more early texts discovered in the last 150 years,
than in the previous 1800! than in the previous 1800!
=== Church of the East Canon, without Paul ### Church of the East Canon, without Paul
If was hold that [PaulApostleOfTheHeretics], we should drop the "Pauline" If was hold that [PaulApostleOfTheHeretics], we should drop the "Pauline"
Writings: Writings:
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Is Hebrews Paul? We think not. Tertullian says Barnabas. Is Hebrews Paul? We think not. Tertullian says Barnabas.
== What are the other Ebionite Writings? ## What are the other Ebionite Writings?
See [[RecentCanonAdditions]]. See [[RecentCanonAdditions]].
=== Preliminary Canon ### Preliminary Canon
(In order): (In order):
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more than one recommended translation, and we think one has to include more than one recommended translation, and we think one has to include
KJV1611 in the set as a cross-reference. KJV1611 in the set as a cross-reference.
=== JWO Web Pages ### JWO Web Pages
* [Luke-is-a-Legitimate-Gospel-History](.../recommendedreading/465-luke-is-a-legitimate-gospel-history.html) * [Luke-is-a-Legitimate-Gospel-History](.../recommendedreading/465-luke-is-a-legitimate-gospel-history.html)
=== JWO Videos ### JWO Videos
* 20221118 [A Protestant Critique of 1546 Council of Trent as Invalid. Proves NT Unsettled as of Nicea Later.@](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZmOBBiBYgZE) * 20221118 [A Protestant Critique of 1546 Council of Trent as Invalid. Proves NT Unsettled as of Nicea Later.@](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZmOBBiBYgZE)
* 20221118 [Paul was Excluded from First Canon Never Accepted Until Purported Universal Decision in 1543@297DKDiZdAE](https://youtube.com/watch?v=297DKDiZdAE) * 20221118 [Paul was Excluded from First Canon Never Accepted Until Purported Universal Decision in 1543@297DKDiZdAE](https://youtube.com/watch?v=297DKDiZdAE)

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importance to us a Christians in that we do not hold that one must be importance to us a Christians in that we do not hold that one must be
a Christian (or Hebrew) by birth for fellowship. a Christian (or Hebrew) by birth for fellowship.
== JWO Videos ## JWO Videos
* 20221119 [Early Church View of Law Prove Following Jesus not Paul@](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vXMTKglCiew) * 20221119 [Early Church View of Law Prove Following Jesus not Paul@](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vXMTKglCiew)
* 20220718 [Habakkuk and Paul Series Ep 1 - Did Paul Know Ebionites Thought Habakkuk 2 4 Applied to Him@kjENiaJhfdw](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kjENiaJhfdw) * 20220718 [Habakkuk and Paul Series Ep 1 - Did Paul Know Ebionites Thought Habakkuk 2 4 Applied to Him@kjENiaJhfdw](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kjENiaJhfdw)
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* 20230611 [Peter s Letter to James James Reply Ebionite Writings@tFMmp9tYrFw](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tFMmp9tYrFw) * 20230611 [Peter s Letter to James James Reply Ebionite Writings@tFMmp9tYrFw](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tFMmp9tYrFw)
* 20221110 [Did_Apostles_turn_Anti_Paul_Believe_Joseph_was_Father_link_to_David_Who_were_the_Ebionites_Ep1@2AypJTAAMUw](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2AypJTAAMUw) * 20221110 [Did_Apostles_turn_Anti_Paul_Believe_Joseph_was_Father_link_to_David_Who_were_the_Ebionites_Ep1@2AypJTAAMUw](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2AypJTAAMUw)
=== Links ### Links
* http://web.archive.org/web/20110812012016/http%3A/www.preteristarchive.com/Books/pdf/1842_boardman_church-of-james.pdf * http://web.archive.org/web/20110812012016/http%3A/www.preteristarchive.com/Books/pdf/1842_boardman_church-of-james.pdf

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Parent: [[EbioniteCanon]] Parent: [[EbioniteCanon]]
== Gospel Of Philip ## Gospel Of Philip
The Coptic Gospel of Philip was one of the most important finds in the The Coptic Gospel of Philip was one of the most important finds in the
NagHammadhi library. NagHammadhi library.
# [[GospelOfPhilip1]]
* [[GospelOfPhilipCoptic]] * [[GospelOfPhilipCoptic]]
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Parent: [[GospelOfPhilip]]
## Coptic Gospel of Philip
The Coptic Gospel of Philip was one of the most important finds in the
NagHammadhi library.
### The Coptic Gospel of Philip, in a new translation by Paterson Brown ===
BA (Amherst), PhD (London).
* http://www.metalog.org/files/philip.html
* https://archive.org/download/Metagosp/Metagosp-linked.pdf
* https://archive.org/compress/Metagosp/formats=TEXT%20PDF&file=/Metagosp.zip
* http://web.archive.org/web/20050208003646/http://www.metalog.org/files/philip.html
* https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/3426288/metalogos-the-gospels-of-thomas-philip-truth
### See also
See also (*very* different):
Edition by Vladimir Antonov Translated into English by Anton Teplyy
and Mikhail Nikolenko
* https://www.holybooks.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Gospel-of-Philip.pdf
See also The Gospel of Philip, translated by Wesley W. Isenberg
from The Nag Hammadi Library
* http://realityroars.com/theology/writings/nh-library/nhl-gospel-of-philip.html
& http://realityroars.com/theology/toc-nag-hammadi-library.html
The parallels between the Gospel of Philip and the Gospels and Acts are drawn out
in a Commentary file GopC.tsv. It's interesting; although the citations of scripture
that it makes are often direct or explicit, the GoP is often coming at then from
a very fresj perspective.

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Parent: [[EbioniteCanon]] Parent: [[EbioniteCanon]]
== Gospel Of Thomas ## Gospel Of Thomas
From: https://www.sacred-texts.com/chr/thomas.html From: https://www.sacred-texts.com/chr/thomas.html
Translations by: Thomas O. Lambdin (Coptic version) B.P Grenfell and Translations by: Thomas O. Lambdin (Coptic version) B.P Grenfell and
A.S. Hunt (Greek Fragments) Bentley Layton (Greek Fragments) A.S. Hunt (Greek Fragments) Bentley Layton (Greek Fragments)
=== Commentary by: Craig Schenk ### Commentary by: Craig Schenk
The Gospel of Thomas is a collection of traditional Sayings (logoi) of The Gospel of Thomas is a collection of traditional Sayings (logoi) of
Jesus. It is attributed to Didymos Judas Thomas, the "Doubting Thomas" Jesus. It is attributed to Didymos Judas Thomas, the "Doubting Thomas"
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* [[GospelOfThomas1]] * [[GospelOfThomas1]]
* https://archive.org/download/Metagosp/Metagosp-linked.pdf * https://archive.org/download/Metagosp/Metagosp-linked.pdf
=== Gospel Of Thomas Parallels ### Gospel Of Thomas Parallels
We set as a criteria for inclusion into our Canon the synergy with the We set as a criteria for inclusion into our Canon the synergy with the
Gospel of Matthew. In other words, if a work cites passages from the Gospel of Matthew. In other words, if a work cites passages from the

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Parent: [[GospelOfThomas]] Parent: [[GospelOfThomas]]
== Gospel of Thomas ## Gospel of Thomas
\nhttps://www.sacred-texts.com/chr/thomas_one.tsv\n \nhttps://www.sacred-texts.com/chr/thomas_one.tsv\n

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Parent: [[JesusWordsOnly]]\n\n /var/local/share/sword/data/Wikis/C2.0Wiki/data/Md/GospelOfThomasST.md Parent: [[JesusWordsOnly]]\n\n /var/local/share/sword/data/Wikis/C2.0Wiki/data/Md/GospelOfThomasST.md
== Gospel of Thomas - Sacred-Texts.com ## Gospel of Thomas - Sacred-Texts.com
This is the translation from https://www.sacred-texts.com/chr/thomas.html This is the translation from https://www.sacred-texts.com/chr/thomas.html

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Parent: [[Commentaries]] Parent: [[Commentaries]]
== HealingCommentary ## HealingCommentary
Places in the NT where people are healed or demons cast out. Places in the NT where people are healed or demons cast out.

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Parent: [[JesusWordsOnly]] Parent: [[JesusWordsOnly]]
== If A Later Prophet Diminishes A Prior Prophet, He Is A False Prophet ## If A Later Prophet Diminishes A Prior Prophet, He Is A False Prophet
The Bible commands us in (Deut. 4:2) to not “diminish” any of the The Bible commands us in (Deut. 4:2) to not “diminish” any of the
words of prior Prophets. Thus, this prohibits adding prophets who words of prior Prophets. Thus, this prohibits adding prophets who
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2. Ralph O. Muncaster, The Bible Prophecy Miracles: Investigation of the Evidence preceded Paul. To survive Gods tests, Paul must not only have true prophecy in Gods name of unlikely events, he must never seduce us not to follow a single command God gave previously. God commands us to be able to defend Pauls inclusion in the Bible as much as any other writer. 2. Ralph O. Muncaster, The Bible Prophecy Miracles: Investigation of the Evidence preceded Paul. To survive Gods tests, Paul must not only have true prophecy in Gods name of unlikely events, he must never seduce us not to follow a single command God gave previously. God commands us to be able to defend Pauls inclusion in the Bible as much as any other writer.
=== Canon History: Additions to Scripture Have Not Been Scrutinized ### Canon History: Additions to Scripture Have Not Been Scrutinized
We often take for granted that every book in the New Testament has We often take for granted that every book in the New Testament has
been scrutinized by some responsible council or group to satisfy a been scrutinized by some responsible council or group to satisfy a
@ -133,7 +133,7 @@ everything we included in the New Testament. This embarrassing fact is
what led to this above deficient explanation of how Scripture is what led to this above deficient explanation of how Scripture is
determined. determined.
=== What the Lists Prove About Criteria for Canon ### What the Lists Prove About Criteria for Canon
The history of canon formation, detailed in Appendix B, demonstrates The history of canon formation, detailed in Appendix B, demonstrates
clearly that no coherent criteria was ever being used to assess what clearly that no coherent criteria was ever being used to assess what
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that the issue of the Biblical-test for inspiration was addressed ever that the issue of the Biblical-test for inspiration was addressed ever
in the history of any Christian denomination? in the history of any Christian denomination?
=== No Scholarly Discussion Anywhere of Inspiration ### No Scholarly Discussion Anywhere of Inspiration
With the exception of Eusebius around 325 A.D. saying Jesus words on With the exception of Eusebius around 325 A.D. saying Jesus words on
the fall of the temple of Jerusalem prove Jesus was a Prophet, there the fall of the temple of Jerusalem prove Jesus was a Prophet, there
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they were eliminated as inspired canon. So the resistance has a they were eliminated as inspired canon. So the resistance has a
different explanation. different explanation.
=== The Authority of the Twelve Apostles (Of Which Paul Is Not Numbered in the Bible). ### The Authority of the Twelve Apostles (Of Which Paul Is Not Numbered in the Bible).
Let me pause to note here the authority retained by the epistles of Let me pause to note here the authority retained by the epistles of
John and Peter, and the bishop-fetters of James and Jude. First, Jesus John and Peter, and the bishop-fetters of James and Jude. First, Jesus
@ -249,7 +249,7 @@ the higher authority of inspired Scripture. In the case of these four
authors, I know of nothing they ever said that contradicts the words authors, I know of nothing they ever said that contradicts the words
of a validated prophet. of a validated prophet.
=== Paul Alone Must Be Tested by Deuteronomys Test for False Prophets. ### Paul Alone Must Be Tested by Deuteronomys Test for False Prophets.
Returning to the point at issue, what motivates the resistance to the Returning to the point at issue, what motivates the resistance to the
proposition of using Jesus Words Only (JWO) as the test of orthodoxy? proposition of using Jesus Words Only (JWO) as the test of orthodoxy?
@ -283,7 +283,7 @@ is the essence of saving faith. If we lose Paul, then we lose the very
gospel that comforts us. We would then be forced to accept Jesus very gospel that comforts us. We would then be forced to accept Jesus very
different and uncomfortable gospel. different and uncomfortable gospel.
=== Jesus Words Only Is A Valid New Testament Test for Canonicity ### Jesus Words Only Is A Valid New Testament Test for Canonicity
Some people respond to the JWO proposition by saying you cannot test Some people respond to the JWO proposition by saying you cannot test
Paul by the standard for a true prophet in the Old Testament. It is Paul by the standard for a true prophet in the Old Testament. It is
@ -406,7 +406,7 @@ end the analysis. You still have the possibility a true prophet turned
false, like Balaam (or like the old prophet in (1Kgs. 13:1-26)), using false, like Balaam (or like the old prophet in (1Kgs. 13:1-26)), using
the standards in (Deut. 4:2). the standards in (Deut. 4:2).
=== Our Core Duty Remains To Test Paul ### Our Core Duty Remains To Test Paul
The possibility that Paul is like Balaam brings us, of course, back to The possibility that Paul is like Balaam brings us, of course, back to
our core duty. We have to be able to prove Paul passes the test of our core duty. We have to be able to prove Paul passes the test of

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== Does Pauls Long Acceptance in NT Prove Gods ## Does Pauls Long Acceptance in NT Prove Gods

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== Hasnt God Implicitly Approved Our NT List? ## Hasnt God Implicitly Approved Our NT List?
Some raise an intriguing response to the entire notion of testing Some raise an intriguing response to the entire notion of testing
Pauls canonicity. If God intended for us to exclude Paul, why has it Pauls canonicity. If God intended for us to exclude Paul, why has it
@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ three prophetic works have been lost. Gods sovereignty did not
protect us as we assume it should. Humans have personal responsibility protect us as we assume it should. Humans have personal responsibility
to guard His word from loss. to guard His word from loss.
=== What About the Dilemma Caused by the Ethiopian Christians Inclusion of the Book of Enoch? ### What About the Dilemma Caused by the Ethiopian Christians Inclusion of the Book of Enoch?
Furthermore, if we hold to the view that Gods failure to block Pauls Furthermore, if we hold to the view that Gods failure to block Pauls
inclusion in canon means God approves Paul, we have a dilemma posed by inclusion in canon means God approves Paul, we have a dilemma posed by
@ -101,7 +101,7 @@ not prove Gods agreement with our list.
Thus, we cannot infer a long presence of Paul in canon makes it God s Thus, we cannot infer a long presence of Paul in canon makes it God s
choice rather than our own. choice rather than our own.
=== What About the Additions to the End of Marks Gospel? ### What About the Additions to the End of Marks Gospel?
It is now recognized among most evangelical Christians that the verses It is now recognized among most evangelical Christians that the verses
after (Mark 16:8) were improperly added. The last page of the folio in after (Mark 16:8) were improperly added. The last page of the folio in
@ -172,7 +172,7 @@ support our errors to God. However, our Lord does not tolerate such a
lazy servant. Lets get to work now and do the job that God commanded lazy servant. Lets get to work now and do the job that God commanded
us to do: test Paul. us to do: test Paul.
=== Regardless, The Earliest Tradition Excluded Paul as Inspired Canon ### Regardless, The Earliest Tradition Excluded Paul as Inspired Canon
Furthermore, the actual history of canon fonnation suggests God did tell the early Church that Paul was uninspired. The Ebionites of 65 A.D. asserted Paul was an apostate because of his position on the Law of Moses. The Ebionites insisted Pauls writings must be deemed heretical. Only the Hebrew version of Matthews Gospel should be canon. (No other NT writing yet existed in 65 A.D.) The evidence strongly suggests that Ebionites was a term used for the Apostolic Jerusalem Church under James. The word Ebionites is an Hebraism meaning The Poor. Paul twice refers to collecting funds for The Poor at Jerusalem. However, this link between The Poor at Jerusalem and the Ebionites was obscured in our New Testament by printing the poor in lowercase letters and not transliterating it to Hebrew as twelve apostles. In response, the early universal Christian church said Paul is not an inspired author. This is clearly Furthermore, the actual history of canon fonnation suggests God did tell the early Church that Paul was uninspired. The Ebionites of 65 A.D. asserted Paul was an apostate because of his position on the Law of Moses. The Ebionites insisted Pauls writings must be deemed heretical. Only the Hebrew version of Matthews Gospel should be canon. (No other NT writing yet existed in 65 A.D.) The evidence strongly suggests that Ebionites was a term used for the Apostolic Jerusalem Church under James. The word Ebionites is an Hebraism meaning The Poor. Paul twice refers to collecting funds for The Poor at Jerusalem. However, this link between The Poor at Jerusalem and the Ebionites was obscured in our New Testament by printing the poor in lowercase letters and not transliterating it to Hebrew as twelve apostles. In response, the early universal Christian church said Paul is not an inspired author. This is clearly

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== Must We Apply The Bible s Tests For a True Prophet to Paul? ## Must We Apply The Bible s Tests For a True Prophet to Paul?
![Picture #7](images/img_0007.png) ![Picture #7](images/img_0007.png)
@ -180,7 +180,7 @@ words of Jesus who is both Prophet and Lord.
Before we examine this Deuteronomy test, lets see what test is Before we examine this Deuteronomy test, lets see what test is
commonly used instead. commonly used instead.
=== Does Paul Get A Free Pass Because of His Fiery Spirit, Zeal, and Long Acceptance? ### Does Paul Get A Free Pass Because of His Fiery Spirit, Zeal, and Long Acceptance?
When it comes to the question why was the canon put together to When it comes to the question why was the canon put together to
include Paul, Paulunists typically give unbiblical include Paul, Paulunists typically give unbiblical
@ -199,7 +199,7 @@ received, collected, read and used...?” in the name of the Lord ;
* The would-be prophets teachings at all subsequent times are 100% consistent with prior tested and tried Scripture, and do not negate any commands in such Scripture. * The would-be prophets teachings at all subsequent times are 100% consistent with prior tested and tried Scripture, and do not negate any commands in such Scripture.
=== The Origin of McDowell s Test ### The Origin of McDowell s Test
Where did the Josh McDowell test come from? Such a criteria to assess Where did the Josh McDowell test come from? Such a criteria to assess
canon clearly first appears in a work called the Shepherd of canon clearly first appears in a work called the Shepherd of
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the Shepherd s test of prophetic. However, nothing from the word of the Shepherd s test of prophetic. However, nothing from the word of
God endorses the inclusion of the Epistle to the Hebrews in our NT canon. God endorses the inclusion of the Epistle to the Hebrews in our NT canon.
=== Did Paul Have A Predictive Prophecy in The Lord s Name Come True? ### Did Paul Have A Predictive Prophecy in The Lord s Name Come True?
This leads us back to our main point. Under Deuteronomy, if we examine This leads us back to our main point. Under Deuteronomy, if we examine
what belongs in the New Testament, there is no case to add anyone to what belongs in the New Testament, there is no case to add anyone to

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== Paul Could Still Be A Balaam Who Initially Has True Prophecy ## 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 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). negate what came before. (Deut. 4:2); (Deut. 13:1-5).

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== Balaams Star Prophecy of Messiah (1290 B. C.) ## Balaams Star Prophecy of Messiah (1290 B. C.)
Most Christian commentators acknowledge the false prophet Balaam did Most Christian commentators acknowledge the false prophet Balaam did
originally give true Messianic prophecy in the Star Prophecy. (See originally give true Messianic prophecy in the Star Prophecy. (See
@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ eat meat sacrificed to idols and they could fornicate. (Num. 31:8, 16;
Rev. 2:14). (See also page 135 for detailed discussion.) Balaam Rev. 2:14). (See also page 135 for detailed discussion.) Balaam
clearly became lost. (Rev. 2:14). clearly became lost. (Rev. 2:14).
=== Why Do Paulunists Ignore Balaams Prophecy? ### Why Do Paulunists Ignore Balaams Prophecy?
Why would Paulunists not want to focus upon this amazing Messianic Why would Paulunists not want to focus upon this amazing Messianic
prophecy in (Num. 24:17)? You rarely hear any discussion of it in prophecy in (Num. 24:17)? You rarely hear any discussion of it in
@ -120,7 +120,7 @@ governor of Judah... [and his] first action was to
rebuild... Jerusalem [including the temple].” (“Nehemiah,” The Jewish rebuild... Jerusalem [including the temple].” (“Nehemiah,” The Jewish
Encyclopedia of Judaism (1989) at 520). Encyclopedia of Judaism (1989) at 520).
=== What year could the Magi deduce Messiahs being cut-off? ### What year could the Magi deduce Messiahs being cut-off?
The year 33 A.D. The Jewish calendar year is a lunarbased year. There The year 33 A.D. The Jewish calendar year is a lunarbased year. There
are only 360 days in the “year” of which Daniel is are only 360 days in the “year” of which Daniel is
@ -134,7 +134,7 @@ Messiahs being cut-off is 33 A.D. The Magi then could piece this
together with the Star Prophecy of Balaam to determine his approximate together with the Star Prophecy of Balaam to determine his approximate
time of birth. time of birth.
=== How did the Magi know of the Star Prophecy? ### How did the Magi know of the Star Prophecy?
Again, the Magi no doubt were also trained by Daniel in the Messianic Again, the Magi no doubt were also trained by Daniel in the Messianic
Star Prophecy from (Num. 24:16-19). Daniel mentions his continued use Star Prophecy from (Num. 24:16-19). Daniel mentions his continued use
@ -152,7 +152,7 @@ and B.K. Waltke, eds.) (Chicago: Moody Press, 1992) (2 Vols.) at
(Gabalein, Ed.)(Grand Rapids) Vol. 7 at 112. (Gabalein, Ed.)(Grand Rapids) Vol. 7 at 112.
=== Balaams Star Prophecy of Messiah (1290 B.C). ### Balaams Star Prophecy of Messiah (1290 B.C).
Why would this Star Prophecy tell the Magi that a stars rising would Why would this Star Prophecy tell the Magi that a stars rising would
mark the birth of the Messiah? After all, the word birth is not mark the birth of the Messiah? After all, the word birth is not
@ -199,7 +199,7 @@ practitioners of Zoroastrianism, lived around 580 B.C. He founded the Magi.
"The Origin of Pagan Idolatry Ascertained from Historical Testimony and Circumstantial Evidence" "The Origin of Pagan Idolatry Ascertained from Historical Testimony and Circumstantial Evidence"
([London] F and C. Rivingtons, 1816) Vol. 2 at 92. ([London] F and C. Rivingtons, 1816) Vol. 2 at 92.
=== Must We Apply The Bibles Tests For a True Prophet to Paul? ### Must We Apply The Bibles Tests For a True Prophet to Paul?
The Magi of (Matt. 2:1) are thus following Balaams Star Prophecy and The Magi of (Matt. 2:1) are thus following Balaams Star Prophecy and
Daniels Messianic Prophecy to the letter. This is what squarely Daniels Messianic Prophecy to the letter. This is what squarely

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== Chapter 3 Conclusion ## Chapter 3 Conclusion
Balaam was a true prophet who was later convicted as a false prophet Balaam was a true prophet who was later convicted as a false prophet
under (Deut. 4:2) and (Deut. 13:1-5). Balaam truly had the Holy Spirit under (Deut. 4:2) and (Deut. 13:1-5). Balaam truly had the Holy Spirit

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== Did Jesus Warn of False Prophets Who Would Negate the Law ## Did Jesus Warn of False Prophets Who Would Negate the Law
=== Introduction ### Introduction
Jesus was concerned about the “signs and wonders” prophets misleading Jesus was concerned about the “signs and wonders” prophets misleading
Christians. (Matt. 7:15-23), viz., v. 22; 24:11, 24.) Jesus warns of Christians. (Matt. 7:15-23), viz., v. 22; 24:11, 24.) Jesus warns of
@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ This Greek word anomia here means “negators of the Law (of Moses).” This is
If you agree on choosing this dictionary definition, then we can easily anticipate that Paul is not going to fare well. Pauls doctrine that the Law of Moses was abolished by Jesus coming is well known. See chapter five. If you agree on choosing this dictionary definition, then we can easily anticipate that Paul is not going to fare well. Pauls doctrine that the Law of Moses was abolished by Jesus coming is well known. See chapter five.
=== Why Anomia Means Negator of Mosaic Law ### Why Anomia Means Negator of Mosaic Law
Jesus tells us we can identify the false prophets because they are workers of “anomia” (Matt. 7:23). What does this Greek word anomia mean? Jesus tells us we can identify the false prophets because they are workers of “anomia” (Matt. 7:23). What does this Greek word anomia mean?
@ -116,14 +116,14 @@ time-to-time. Iniquity never was the proper translation of
anomia. Only workers of negation of the Law (ofMoses) fits Jesus anomia. Only workers of negation of the Law (ofMoses) fits Jesus
intended meaning. intended meaning.
=== Signs and Wonders ### Signs and Wonders
“Indeed the signs of the apostle were worked among you in all “Indeed the signs of the apostle were worked among you in all
patience, in signs and wonders, and in powers.” patience, in signs and wonders, and in powers.”
Paul, (2Cor. l2:12) (talking about what proved his validity). Paul, (2Cor. l2:12) (talking about what proved his validity).
=== What If Anomia Did Mean Iniquity? Was Paul a Worker of Iniquity? ### What If Anomia Did Mean Iniquity? Was Paul a Worker of Iniquity?
However, if one insists the traditional translation of anomia as iniquity However, if one insists the traditional translation of anomia as iniquity

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== 5 Did Paul Negate the Laws ## 5 Did Paul Negate the Laws

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== Did Paul Negate the Laws Further Applicability? ## Did Paul Negate the Laws Further Applicability?
=== Applying the Consistency Test ### Applying the Consistency Test
No one ever seriously claims Paul made any qualifying No one ever seriously claims Paul made any qualifying
prophecy. Certainly nothing he predicted of a highly improbable nature prophecy. Certainly nothing he predicted of a highly improbable nature
@ -106,7 +106,7 @@ Word and Sacrament
![Picture #25](images/img_0025.png) ![Picture #25](images/img_0025.png)
=== Did Paul Abrogate the Law for Everyone? ### Did Paul Abrogate the Law for Everyone?
In Colossians, we have a clearer idea of the “enmity” spoken about in In Colossians, we have a clearer idea of the “enmity” spoken about in
(Eph. 2:15). All the ordinances of God in the Law of Moses are (Eph. 2:15). All the ordinances of God in the Law of Moses are
@ -125,7 +125,7 @@ and (Col. 2:14-17), Paul emphasizes how “one new man” emerges
barred Gentiles from sacred parts of the Temple has been spiritually barred Gentiles from sacred parts of the Temple has been spiritually
abolished. Id. abolished. Id.
=== Did Jesus Say We are to Obey the Pharisees or Moses? ### Did Jesus Say We are to Obey the Pharisees or Moses?
“The Pharisees and sages sit on Moses seat. Therefore, all that he* “The Pharisees and sages sit on Moses seat. Therefore, all that he*
[i.e., Moses] says to you, diligently do, but according to their [i.e., Moses] says to you, diligently do, but according to their

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== The Abolished Law Was A Ministry Of Death ## The Abolished Law Was A Ministry Of Death
Paul has a section of Second Corinthians that totally demeans the Ten Paul has a section of Second Corinthians that totally demeans the Ten
Commandments. He then unequivocally says they have “passed away.” Once Commandments. He then unequivocally says they have “passed away.” Once

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== Romans Chapter Seven Says the Jews Are Released From the Law ## Romans Chapter Seven Says the Jews Are Released From the Law
Paul makes his views clear again in (Rom. 7:1) et seq. Paul says he is Paul makes his views clear again in (Rom. 7:1) et seq. Paul says he is
addressing those who know the Law. Paul then teaches that the Jews addressing those who know the Law. Paul then teaches that the Jews

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== The New Morality In Its Place ## The New Morality In Its Place
One of the proofs that Paul declared the Law abolished is how Paul One of the proofs that Paul declared the Law abolished is how Paul
explains a new morality exists for Christians. If Paul intended us to explains a new morality exists for Christians. If Paul intended us to

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![Picture #33](images/img_0033.png) ![Picture #33](images/img_0033.png)
=== Does Paul Imply The Angels Lacked Gods Authority in Issuing the Law? ### Does Paul Imply The Angels Lacked Gods Authority in Issuing the Law?
(Moses) in the bush.” (See (Exod. 3:2).) But it is incorrect to say that Hebrew Scripture indicate the Law was given by angels. Such a view contradicts Exodus chapter 20, and specifically Ex. 25:16, 21-22. This passage says God Himself gave the Law. (Moses) in the bush.” (See (Exod. 3:2).) But it is incorrect to say that Hebrew Scripture indicate the Law was given by angels. Such a view contradicts Exodus chapter 20, and specifically Ex. 25:16, 21-22. This passage says God Himself gave the Law.

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== Does Paul Imply The Angels Lacked God s Authority in Issuing the Law? ## Does Paul Imply The Angels Lacked God s Authority in Issuing the Law?
When you examine other letters of Paul, it is clear Paul means in When you examine other letters of Paul, it is clear Paul means in
Galatians that the angels lacked God s authority in giving the Galatians that the angels lacked God s authority in giving the

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== Jude Finds Paul s Ideas Heretical ## Jude Finds Paul s Ideas Heretical
Paul calls angels “weak and beggarly elements” (Gal. 4:8). He is Paul calls angels “weak and beggarly elements” (Gal. 4:8). He is
severely putting them down. Paul also implicitly slights the angels severely putting them down. Paul also implicitly slights the angels
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letter appears directed at Paul on this point. This is especially letter appears directed at Paul on this point. This is especially
evident when Jude describes the message of dangerous grace. evident when Jude describes the message of dangerous grace.
=== Judes Criticism of A Dangerous Pauline Grace Teaching ### Judes Criticism of A Dangerous Pauline Grace Teaching
Jude warned of wolves in sheep clothing who “have secretly slipped in Jude warned of wolves in sheep clothing who “have secretly slipped in
among you.” (Jude 4). They are putting down the angels—slandering among you.” (Jude 4). They are putting down the angels—slandering

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== Jesus Himself Condemns Paul s Undermining of Moses Inspiration ## Jesus Himself Condemns Paul s Undermining of Moses Inspiration
If you accept Pauls views, then you have undermined the very If you accept Pauls views, then you have undermined the very
authority necessary to trust in Christ. If one discredited the source authority necessary to trust in Christ. If one discredited the source

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== Paul Contradicts Jesus Too ## Paul Contradicts Jesus Too
Jesus also emphasized the validity of the Law up through the passing Jesus also emphasized the validity of the Law up through the passing
away of Heaven and Earth, thus confirming its inspiration and ongoing away of Heaven and Earth, thus confirming its inspiration and ongoing

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== Martin Luther Defends Paul s Attribution of the Law to Angels and Its Abolished Nature ## Martin Luther Defends Paul s Attribution of the Law to Angels and Its Abolished Nature
If you believe I have stretched things, I am in good company in If you believe I have stretched things, I am in good company in
concluding Paul taught: (1) the Law originated with the angels; (2) concluding Paul taught: (1) the Law originated with the angels; (2)
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taught the smallest commandment of the Law should no longer be taught the smallest commandment of the Law should no longer be
followed would be least in the kingdom of heaven? (Matt. 5:19). followed would be least in the kingdom of heaven? (Matt. 5:19).
=== Luther Was Sometimes On the Right Track In This Sermon ### Luther Was Sometimes On the Right Track In This Sermon
In fairness to Luther, at other times in the same sermon, Luthers In fairness to Luther, at other times in the same sermon, Luthers
answer on whether the Law applies to us is to examine whether the answer on whether the Law applies to us is to examine whether the

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== What About Pro-Law Comments by Paul? ## What About Pro-Law Comments by Paul?
Messianic Christians hallow the Law today. They regard the Law of Messianic Christians hallow the Law today. They regard the Law of
sacrifice completed in Yeshua (Jesus). sacrifice completed in Yeshua (Jesus).

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== How Acts 24:14 Unravels Paul's Authority ## How Acts 24:14 Unravels Paul's Authority
Finally, to prove Paul upheld the Law, Messianics cite to Lukes Finally, to prove Paul upheld the Law, Messianics cite to Lukes
quoting Paul in a tribunal (Acts 24:14). Paul tells Felix that he quoting Paul in a tribunal (Acts 24:14). Paul tells Felix that he
@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ Pauls authority come from any more?
36. John Knox recently suggested Luke-Acts was written to bring Paul down and thereby counteract Marcion. (Knox, Marcion, supra, at 11439.) If so, then it was Pauls own friend Luke who saw problems with Paul and presented them in a fair neutral manner. On their friendship, see 2Cor. 8:18; Col. 4:14; 2Tim. 4:11. 36. John Knox recently suggested Luke-Acts was written to bring Paul down and thereby counteract Marcion. (Knox, Marcion, supra, at 11439.) If so, then it was Pauls own friend Luke who saw problems with Paul and presented them in a fair neutral manner. On their friendship, see 2Cor. 8:18; Col. 4:14; 2Tim. 4:11.
=== How Acts 24:14 Unravels Pauls Authority ### How Acts 24:14 Unravels Pauls Authority
Luke alone in Acts preserves the accounts of Pauls vision of Luke alone in Acts preserves the accounts of Pauls vision of
Jesus. That is the sole source for what most agree is Pauls only Jesus. That is the sole source for what most agree is Pauls only

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== Did God Ever Respond To Paul s Teachings on the Law s Abrogation? ## Did God Ever Respond To Paul s Teachings on the Law s Abrogation?
We already saw, Paul says that “Circumcision is nothing and We already saw, Paul says that “Circumcision is nothing and
uncircumcision is nothing....” (1Cor. 7:19). uncircumcision is nothing....” (1Cor. 7:19).

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== Chapter 5 Conclusion ## Chapter 5 Conclusion
Paul is blunt in (Eph. 2:15), Paul is blunt in (Eph. 2:15),
(Col. 2:14), (Col. 2:14),

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== Paul Contradicts Jesus About Idol Meat ## Paul Contradicts Jesus About Idol Meat
=== Introduction ### Introduction
Jesus in (Rev. 2:6), 14 takes on those persons teaching the Ephesians Jesus in (Rev. 2:6), 14 takes on those persons teaching the Ephesians
that it was acceptable to eat meat sacrificed to idols. Among them that it was acceptable to eat meat sacrificed to idols. Among them
@ -133,7 +133,7 @@ a fact He is responding to Paul.
Paul in Titus 1:15 Paul in Titus 1:15
=== Paul Permits Eating Meat Sacrificed To Idols ### Paul Permits Eating Meat Sacrificed To Idols
Paul clearly teaches three times that there is nothing wrong in itself Paul clearly teaches three times that there is nothing wrong in itself
eating meat sacrificed to idols. ((Rom. 14:21); (1Cor. 8:4-13), and 1 eating meat sacrificed to idols. ((Rom. 14:21); (1Cor. 8:4-13), and 1
@ -190,7 +190,7 @@ eating. Dont let your conscience wrong. There are no excuses,
hairsplitting qualifications, situationalethics, or easy outs in hairsplitting qualifications, situationalethics, or easy outs in
deciding whether to obey God. It is wrong and prohibited. deciding whether to obey God. It is wrong and prohibited.
=== Paul Clearly Teaches It is Permissible to Eat Idol Meat ### Paul Clearly Teaches It is Permissible to Eat Idol Meat
Yet, Paul teaches it is pennissible to eat idol meat. This is Yet, Paul teaches it is pennissible to eat idol meat. This is
transparent enough that Pauline Christians admit Paul is saying meat transparent enough that Pauline Christians admit Paul is saying meat

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== Paul's Antinomianism on Idol Meat Issue versus Jesus ## Paul's Antinomianism on Idol Meat Issue versus Jesus
What do we do then with such absolute commands as Jesus gave against What do we do then with such absolute commands as Jesus gave against
eating meat sacrificed to idols? Jesus clearly threatens spewing out eating meat sacrificed to idols? Jesus clearly threatens spewing out
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9. See text and footnote on page 121. 9. See text and footnote on page 121.
=== Conclusion ### Conclusion
John and Jesus are encouraging strictly following Jesus John and Jesus are encouraging strictly following Jesus
commands. This includes His command to not eat meat sacrificed to commands. This includes His command to not eat meat sacrificed to

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== Chapter 6 Conclusion ## Chapter 6 Conclusion
In light of the foregoing blatant contradiction by Paul of Jesus, who 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 seriously can hold onto Paul any longer as an inspired person? Who can

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== Why Does Jesus Mention Balaam in Revelation 2:14 ## Why Does Jesus Mention Balaam in Revelation 2:14
=== How Jesus Reference to Balaam Applies to Paul ### How Jesus Reference to Balaam Applies to Paul
If we dig a little deeper into the eating of idol-meat issue, we find If we dig a little deeper into the eating of idol-meat issue, we find
Jesus mentions Balaam in (Rev. 2:14). 1 Jesus says the source of this Jesus mentions Balaam in (Rev. 2:14). 1 Jesus says the source of this
@ -22,13 +22,21 @@ idols and commit fornication. (Rev. 2:14). Thus, with these additional
facts, lets make a synopsis of the story of Balaam. Then we can see facts, lets make a synopsis of the story of Balaam. Then we can see
whether anyone appears similar in the New Testament era. whether anyone appears similar in the New Testament era.
* Balaam was a Prophet in the Hebrew Scriptures who was changed from an enemy to a friend by an angelic vision on a Road. * Balaam was a Prophet in the Hebrew Scriptures who was changed from
an enemy to a friend by an angelic vision on a Road.
1. (Rev. 2:14:) “But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there some that hold the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit fornication.” (ASV) 1. (Rev. 2:14:) “But I have a few things against thee, because thou
hast there some that hold the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to
cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things
sacrificed to idols, and to commit fornication.” (ASV)
* Balaam, after properly serving the Lord for a time, changed back into being an enemy. * Balaam, after properly serving the Lord for a time, changed back
into being an enemy.
* This inspired prophet is deemed to be an enemy of God because he taught it was permissible to eat meat sacrificed to idols and to commit fornication. This part of the story was omitted in Moses account. Jesus alone reveals this. * This inspired prophet is deemed to be an enemy of God because he
taught it was permissible to eat meat sacrificed to idols and to
commit fornication. This part of the story was omitted in Moses
account. Jesus alone reveals this.
Who else is a prophet of God who was changed from an enemy to a friend Who else is a prophet of God who was changed from an enemy to a friend
by an angelic-type vision on a Road, but then later taught it was by an angelic-type vision on a Road, but then later taught it was
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apostasize after his Road to Damascus experience. Paul could be just apostasize after his Road to Damascus experience. Paul could be just
like Balaam who did so after his Road to Moab experience. like Balaam who did so after his Road to Moab experience.
=== Is (Rev. 2:14) A Type of Parable? ### Is (Rev. 2:14) A Type of Parable?
Did Jesus mention the “teaching of Balaam” as a parable to identify Did Jesus mention the “teaching of Balaam” as a parable to identify
Paul? It appears (Rev. 2:14) is a type of parable. Jesus identifies Paul? It appears (Rev. 2:14) is a type of parable. Jesus identifies
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Lets next try to identify who was the Balaam-like figure in the New Lets next try to identify who was the Balaam-like figure in the New
Testament apostolic era by studying the life of the original Balaam. Testament apostolic era by studying the life of the original Balaam.
=== Balaam Was Changed to A True Prophet By A Vision on A Road ### Balaam Was Changed to A True Prophet By A Vision on A Road
In the book of Numbers (written by Moses), Balaam begins as a In the book of Numbers (written by Moses), Balaam begins as a
soothsayer intent on accepting money from Moabs King Balak. He was soothsayer intent on accepting money from Moabs King Balak. He was
@ -123,7 +131,7 @@ of God Almighty. The last we see of Balaam in action, he is acting as
a good prophet. His words of blessings end up as part of standard a good prophet. His words of blessings end up as part of standard
synagogue services to this very day, known as the Mah Tovu. synagogue services to this very day, known as the Mah Tovu.
=== How Balaam Fell: His Idol Meat and Fornication Teaching ### How Balaam Fell: His Idol Meat and Fornication Teaching
Then something negative happens that Moses only cryptically Then something negative happens that Moses only cryptically
revealed. In (Num. 31:16), Moses writes: “Behold, these caused the revealed. In (Num. 31:16), Moses writes: “Behold, these caused the
@ -159,7 +167,7 @@ the sacrifices to idols, and ate the idol meat. ((Num. 25:2),
“for they called the people unto the sacrifices of their gods; and the “for they called the people unto the sacrifices of their gods; and the
people did eat, and bowed down to their gods.”) people did eat, and bowed down to their gods.”)
=== So Who is Balaam in the New Testament Era? ### So Who is Balaam in the New Testament Era?
The prophet Balaam was a person whose life mirrors apostle Pauls life The prophet Balaam was a person whose life mirrors apostle Pauls life
to an extraordinary degree. Absent Jesus telling us that Balaam taught to an extraordinary degree. Absent Jesus telling us that Balaam taught
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could never miss the point in (Rev. 2:14). We thereby could identify could never miss the point in (Rev. 2:14). We thereby could identify
the NT Balaam. the NT Balaam.
=== What Does It all Mean? ### What Does It all Mean?
Paulunists apparently sense a problem if Balaams story were ever told Paulunists apparently sense a problem if Balaams story were ever told
in detail. They always identify Balaam as merely a false teacher or in detail. They always identify Balaam as merely a false teacher or
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* The experience would turn Paul around to be a true spokesperson of God for a time. * The experience would turn Paul around to be a true spokesperson of God for a time.
* Finally, Paul would fall like Balaam did by teaching it was permissible to eat meat sacrificed to idols. * Finally, Paul would fall like Balaam did by teaching it was
permissible to eat meat sacrificed to idols.
Of course, to understand this, you have to have ears to hear. (Rev. 2:29.) Of course, to understand this, you have to have ears to hear. (Rev. 2:29.)
@ -255,7 +264,7 @@ receive it” (Matt. 11:14), Jesus is saying the teaching of Balaam that
deceives Christians is the teaching of Paul, “if you are willing to deceives Christians is the teaching of Paul, “if you are willing to
receive it.” receive it.”
=== What About Permission to Commit Fornication? ### What About Permission to Commit Fornication?
Jesus in (Rev. 2:14) says the Balaam of the apostolic era also taught Jesus in (Rev. 2:14) says the Balaam of the apostolic era also taught
Christians that it is permissible “to commit fornication.” Christians that it is permissible “to commit fornication.”
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tradition, Paul permits the very act of fornication/adultery that tradition, Paul permits the very act of fornication/adultery that
Jesus prohibits. Jesus prohibits.
=== What About Paul s Anti-Fornication Statements? ### What About Paul s Anti-Fornication Statements?
If we ignore the prior example, could Paul ever possibly be faulted If we ignore the prior example, could Paul ever possibly be faulted
for permitting fornication? Didnt Paul oppose fornication, as he says for permitting fornication? Didnt Paul oppose fornication, as he says
@ -420,7 +429,7 @@ Thess. 4:3, 8 at first appears strongly against fornication,
Paulunists interpret it so it does not apply to anything but to a very Paulunists interpret it so it does not apply to anything but to a very
specific consanguinity issue or not to a Christian at all. specific consanguinity issue or not to a Christian at all.
=== What About Pauls Anti-Fornication Statements? ### What About Pauls Anti-Fornication Statements?
However, this view is unsatisfactory because clearly Pauls warning in However, this view is unsatisfactory because clearly Pauls warning in
(Gal. 5:19) is intended for Christians. The Book of Galatians is (Gal. 5:19) is intended for Christians. The Book of Galatians is
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Dillows views, I can say Paul never threatens at all a Christian who Dillows views, I can say Paul never threatens at all a Christian who
occasionally commits fornication. occasionally commits fornication.
=== Paul Is Boldly Claimed To Teach Fornication Is Permissible ### Paul Is Boldly Claimed To Teach Fornication Is Permissible
Now that we see how Paulunists dismiss the threats in (Gal. 5:19-21), Now that we see how Paulunists dismiss the threats in (Gal. 5:19-21),
it should come as no surprise that mainstream Christians declare Paul it should come as no surprise that mainstream Christians declare Paul
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That is why Paul is still the leading candidate to be the Balaam That is why Paul is still the leading candidate to be the Balaam
figure of the New Testament era mentioned in (Rev. 2:14). figure of the New Testament era mentioned in (Rev. 2:14).
# Pauls Doctrine of Grace Means Fornication is Permissible ### Pauls Doctrine of Grace Means Fornication is Permissible
Other Paulunists defend that Paul teaches fornication is permissible Other Paulunists defend that Paul teaches fornication is permissible
with no significant penalty for a Christian on another ground. This is with no significant penalty for a Christian on another ground. This is
@ -628,7 +637,7 @@ fornication with no serious consequence or penalties. This second
proof reconfirms that (Rev. 2:14) is Jesus direct identification of proof reconfirms that (Rev. 2:14) is Jesus direct identification of
Paul as the one bringing the “teaching of Balaam.” Paul as the one bringing the “teaching of Balaam.”
=== The Sexually Immoral Man in 1Cor. 5 Was Never Lost ### The Sexually Immoral Man in 1Cor. 5 Was Never Lost
As the third and final proof that Paul says fornication is As the third and final proof that Paul says fornication is
permissible, Paulunists actually cite (1Cor. 5:5). They insist this permissible, Paulunists actually cite (1Cor. 5:5). They insist this

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== Some have regarded (1Cor. 5:5) as the strongest verse in the Bible for once saved, always saved and I would not disagree. ## Some have regarded (1Cor. 5:5) as the strongest verse in the Bible for once saved, always saved and I would not disagree.
Many commentators try to avoid what Dillow so gladly affirms. They Many commentators try to avoid what Dillow so gladly affirms. They
argue Paul did not mean the person should be killed. However, the argue Paul did not mean the person should be killed. However, the
@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ supposedly saying a Christian can commit even incest with his
step-mother and be saved all the while. Thus, of course, the same must step-mother and be saved all the while. Thus, of course, the same must
be true of “consistently unrepentant fornicating Christians.” be true of “consistently unrepentant fornicating Christians.”
=== Recap: How Mainstream Christianity Proves Paul Teaches A Christian May Fornicate ### Recap: How Mainstream Christianity Proves Paul Teaches A Christian May Fornicate
Accordingly, mainstream Christianity offers several proofs that Paul Accordingly, mainstream Christianity offers several proofs that Paul
teaches it is permissible for a Christian to commit fornication teaches it is permissible for a Christian to commit fornication

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== Why Paul Must Be The Figure Who Permitted Fornication ## Why Paul Must Be The Figure Who Permitted Fornication
Consequently, Paul pennitted an act of adultery that Jesus Consequently, Paul pennitted an act of adultery that Jesus
prohibited. Paul pennitted a Christian woman who was unjustly prohibited. Paul pennitted a Christian woman who was unjustly

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== Recapitulation of The Meaning of (Rev. 2:14) ## Recapitulation of The Meaning of (Rev. 2:14)
To repeat, (Rev. 2:14) states: To repeat, (Rev. 2:14) states:
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if one performs fornication a thousand times a day, the young Luther if one performs fornication a thousand times a day, the young Luther
says says
=== Conclusion ### Conclusion
Pauls grace teaching means we remain saved. Luthers youthful view is Pauls grace teaching means we remain saved. Luthers youthful view is
corroborated by every other mainstream interpreter of Pauls corroborated by every other mainstream interpreter of Pauls

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== Conclusion ## Conclusion
When the early church leader Irenaeus in 180 A.D. defended Pauls When the early church leader Irenaeus in 180 A.D. defended Pauls
authenticity from opponents of Paul within the church, Irenaeus argued authenticity from opponents of Paul within the church, Irenaeus argued

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== Does Jesus Share Salvation Doctrine with Paul ## Does Jesus Share Salvation Doctrine with Paul
=== Introduction ### Introduction
Did Jesus and Paul have any doctrine in common on salvation? Some cite Luke 7:47 and others John 3:16. The Lucan passage is infrequently cited as compared to John 3:16. Lukes passage is viewed as potentially being consistent with Paul while Johns passage is widely thought to be the same as Pauls gospel message. However, on close scrutiny, even these two passages of Jesus are indeed in conflict with Pauls salvation theology. Lets see why. Did Jesus and Paul have any doctrine in common on salvation? Some cite Luke 7:47 and others John 3:16. The Lucan passage is infrequently cited as compared to John 3:16. Lukes passage is viewed as potentially being consistent with Paul while Johns passage is widely thought to be the same as Pauls gospel message. However, on close scrutiny, even these two passages of Jesus are indeed in conflict with Pauls salvation theology. Lets see why.
=== Luke 7:47 ### Luke 7:47
Jesus encountered a woman who loved Him much, washing His feet with her tears. Jesus declares her sins forgiven. He tells us why in ways that when Paulunists look closely at the passage, they cringe. Can Jesus forgive someone because they love much, and not on faith alone? Nevertheless, we read in Luke 7:47: Jesus encountered a woman who loved Him much, washing His feet with her tears. Jesus declares her sins forgiven. He tells us why in ways that when Paulunists look closely at the passage, they cringe. Can Jesus forgive someone because they love much, and not on faith alone? Nevertheless, we read in Luke 7:47:
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If we look at the context of Johns very different recollections than those in the Synoptics, we will see the Apostle John had the same secondary objective as the Synoptics: to address the question of Paul. If we look at the context of Johns very different recollections than those in the Synoptics, we will see the Apostle John had the same secondary objective as the Synoptics: to address the question of Paul.
=== What About Faith in John s Gospel? ### What About Faith in John s Gospel?
Luther once said that the “science of theology is nothing else but Grammar exercised on the words of the Holy Luther once said that the “science of theology is nothing else but Grammar exercised on the words of the Holy
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Thus, John must have asked the Holy Spirit to call to his mind every instance Jesus mentioned faith as somehow causally related to salvation. This way we could examine Pauls teaching in this regard. This produced a Gospel with a very different set of recollections which were not as important to the original Gospel writers. Thus, John must have asked the Holy Spirit to call to his mind every instance Jesus mentioned faith as somehow causally related to salvation. This way we could examine Pauls teaching in this regard. This produced a Gospel with a very different set of recollections which were not as important to the original Gospel writers.
=== How Johns Gospel Addresses the Issue of Faith and Salvation ### How Johns Gospel Addresses the Issue of Faith and Salvation
So how does John answer the key question whether a one-time faith or a So how does John answer the key question whether a one-time faith or a
one-time confession saves as Paul teaches in (Rom. 10:9)? Does John one-time confession saves as Paul teaches in (Rom. 10:9)? Does John
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A short synopsis follows which summarizes the discussion in Appendix A. Greek grammar makes Johns point unmistakable. A short synopsis follows which summarizes the discussion in Appendix A. Greek grammar makes Johns point unmistakable.
=== Synopsis of Appendix A on the Greek Present Active ### Synopsis of Appendix A on the Greek Present Active
First, unlike English, Greek has a specific verb tense for a one-time First, unlike English, Greek has a specific verb tense for a one-time
action. It is kn own as the aorist tense. This can be rendered in action. It is kn own as the aorist tense. This can be rendered in

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== Luther Could Not Come Up With A Gloss To Solve the Parable of the Sower ## Luther Could Not Come Up With A Gloss To Solve the Parable of the Sower
In fact, no one has ever properly explained how Jesus Parable of the In fact, no one has ever properly explained how Jesus Parable of the
Sower can even remotely line up consistent with Paul. Luthers effort Sower can even remotely line up consistent with Paul. Luthers effort
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perish, and the understanding of their prudent men shall be hid.” perish, and the understanding of their prudent men shall be hid.”
((Isa. 29:14).) ((Isa. 29:14).)
=== Comparing the Parable of the Sower to Johns Gospel ### Comparing the Parable of the Sower to Johns Gospel
Finally, now we can make a comparison between the Parable of the Sower Finally, now we can make a comparison between the Parable of the Sower
and Johns Gospel. and Johns Gospel.

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== Does Jesus Share Salvation Doctrine with Paul? ## Does Jesus Share Salvation Doctrine with Paul?
=== Conclusion ### Conclusion
The Parable of the Sower is an amazing nugget of Jesus doctrine. For The Parable of the Sower is an amazing nugget of Jesus doctrine. For
here is the whole true gospel of salvation from Jesus lips. It is all here is the whole true gospel of salvation from Jesus lips. It is all

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== Is Jesus' Salvation Doctrine in Revelation A Rebuttal to Paul ## Is Jesus' Salvation Doctrine in Revelation A Rebuttal to Paul
=== Revelation Is A Post-Pauline Writing of an Apostle ### Revelation Is A Post-Pauline Writing of an Apostle
Key features of the Book of Revelation are that: Key features of the Book of Revelation are that:
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There is never any assurance given in Revelation that without works you are seen as perfect based upon a one-time belief in Jesus. There is never any suggestion in Revelation that works are not your personal responsibility and now you can lean back and relax and expect God to perform in you or attribute to you based on faith. Lets review what Jesus tells us about salvation and test whether Paul lines up with Jesus words. There is never any assurance given in Revelation that without works you are seen as perfect based upon a one-time belief in Jesus. There is never any suggestion in Revelation that works are not your personal responsibility and now you can lean back and relax and expect God to perform in you or attribute to you based on faith. Lets review what Jesus tells us about salvation and test whether Paul lines up with Jesus words.
=== Faith and Works in Revelation ### Faith and Works in Revelation
Jesus in Revelation aims a dagger right at Pauls teaching on faith and works. Jesus is going to strike hard again and again. In Revelation, salvation is under constant threat for members of seven churches. Jesus gives several warnings on how to overcome, and how not to be blotted out from the book of life. In the salvation message in Revelation dating to 90 A.D., grace is never mentioned although it was Pauls banner slogan from 45-62 A.D. Faith in the sense of a mental assent is likewise ignored. Jesus does so despite faith being the lynch-pin of the salvation doctrine from Paul 25-45 years earlier. (Eph. 2:8-9; Rom. 10:9; Rom. 4:4). Rather, in Jesus Book of Revelation, faithfulness is promised the crown of life: “Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a Jesus in Revelation aims a dagger right at Pauls teaching on faith and works. Jesus is going to strike hard again and again. In Revelation, salvation is under constant threat for members of seven churches. Jesus gives several warnings on how to overcome, and how not to be blotted out from the book of life. In the salvation message in Revelation dating to 90 A.D., grace is never mentioned although it was Pauls banner slogan from 45-62 A.D. Faith in the sense of a mental assent is likewise ignored. Jesus does so despite faith being the lynch-pin of the salvation doctrine from Paul 25-45 years earlier. (Eph. 2:8-9; Rom. 10:9; Rom. 4:4). Rather, in Jesus Book of Revelation, faithfulness is promised the crown of life: “Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a
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To understand the works that Jesus is referring to in (Rev. 3:1-3) that one must complete, we need to look at one more parable of Jesus. It is a parable often overlooked and ignored but focuses on works of charity. As you read this, ask yourself are such works optional for salvation as Jesus tells the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats. To understand the works that Jesus is referring to in (Rev. 3:1-3) that one must complete, we need to look at one more parable of Jesus. It is a parable often overlooked and ignored but focuses on works of charity. As you read this, ask yourself are such works optional for salvation as Jesus tells the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats.
=== The Parable of the Sheep and The Goats Proves Faith Alone Does Not Save ### The Parable of the Sheep and The Goats Proves Faith Alone Does Not Save
Jesus tells a parable known as the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats. ((Matt. 25:30-46).) Jesus says that one group who calls Him Lord serves Jesus brothers in need with food and clothing. This group goes to heaven. Another group who calls Him Lord but who fails to do likewise are sent to hell. Jesus tells a parable known as the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats. ((Matt. 25:30-46).) Jesus says that one group who calls Him Lord serves Jesus brothers in need with food and clothing. This group goes to heaven. Another group who calls Him Lord but who fails to do likewise are sent to hell.

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== Comparison of the Parable of the Sheep ## Comparison of the Parable of the Sheep

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== Comparison of the Parable of the Sheep ## Comparison of the Parable of the Sheep

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== Goats to James Chapter 2 ## Goats to James Chapter 2
The fact that (Matt. 25:30-46) appears similar to James chapter two is The fact that (Matt. 25:30-46) appears similar to James chapter two is
not in ones imagination. They are virtually verbatim copies of each not in ones imagination. They are virtually verbatim copies of each

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== Why Is Charity So Central in God s Word? ## Why Is Charity So Central in God s Word?
Why would charity toward others be so crucial to salvation, as Jesus Why would charity toward others be so crucial to salvation, as Jesus
says? We could do an entire Bible study on this. It appears that says? We could do an entire Bible study on this. It appears that
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Thus, there is no end of verses that elevate charity above almost every other command except to Love the Lord thy God with your whole mind, heart and soul. Thus, there is no end of verses that elevate charity above almost every other command except to Love the Lord thy God with your whole mind, heart and soul.
=== Jesus Says Charity Is An Essential Break From Your Life of Sin ### Jesus Says Charity Is An Essential Break From Your Life of Sin
As already noted, charity in Daniel was also linked to the end of As already noted, charity in Daniel was also linked to the end of
sinning in your life. (Dan. 4:27). As Jesus tells it, charity has this sinning in your life. (Dan. 4:27). As Jesus tells it, charity has this

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== Paulunist Interpretation of the Parable of the Sheep and Goats ## Paulunist Interpretation of the Parable of the Sheep and Goats
Most of the time, Paulunist congregations ignore this parable. One Most of the time, Paulunist congregations ignore this parable. One
Christian expresses my own experience, and perhaps your own: Christian expresses my own experience, and perhaps your own:

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== The Meaning of the Parable of the Sheep & ## The Meaning of the Parable of the Sheep &

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== The Meaning of the Parable of the Sheep ## The Meaning of the Parable of the Sheep

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== The Goats ## The Goats
We see in the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats, Jesus clearly We see in the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats, Jesus clearly
teaches here the message of James chapter 2. You must do works of teaches here the message of James chapter 2. You must do works of

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== The Salvation ## The Salvation
Message of Revelation Is Straight From the Parable of the SowerNext, Message of Revelation Is Straight From the Parable of the SowerNext,
Jesus in Revelation once more states His core salvation Jesus in Revelation once more states His core salvation
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result, when this completely anti-Pauline message in the Parable of result, when this completely anti-Pauline message in the Parable of
the Sower appears again in the Book of Revelation, Jesus purpose is evident. the Sower appears again in the Book of Revelation, Jesus purpose is evident.
=== What About Grace? ### What About Grace?
This is doubly-evident because Jesus at the same time in Revelation This is doubly-evident because Jesus at the same time in Revelation
ignores the word grace. Because Paul previously made this his most ignores the word grace. Because Paul previously made this his most

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== Conclusion ## Conclusion
Thus, it is evident in Revelation, Jesus wants us to forget about Thus, it is evident in Revelation, Jesus wants us to forget about
Pauls overly simplistic teaching of Gods grace. He wants us to get Pauls overly simplistic teaching of Gods grace. He wants us to get

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== Jesus' Words Only or Was Paul the Apostle Jesus Condemns in (Rev. 2:2) ## Jesus' Words Only or Was Paul the Apostle Jesus Condemns in (Rev. 2:2)
=== Douglas Del Tonto ### Douglas Del Tonto
If A Later Prophet Diminishes A Prior Prophet, He Is A False Prophet If A Later Prophet Diminishes A Prior Prophet, He Is A False Prophet

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== Did Jesus Applaud the Ephesians for Exposing Paul as a False Apostle ## Did Jesus Applaud the Ephesians for Exposing Paul as a False Apostle
=== Is There A Thirteenth Apostle? ### Is There A Thirteenth Apostle?
It is hard to imagine that Pauls thirteen letters never came to the attention of any of the twelve apostles. One would expect to find some testing by the apostles of Pauls claims to be an apostle. It is hard to imagine that Pauls thirteen letters never came to the attention of any of the twelve apostles. One would expect to find some testing by the apostles of Pauls claims to be an apostle.
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Hence, Paul alludes to an affliction in Proconsular Asia—in which Ephesus was the leading city—which felt like an experience of a death-sentence. The fact Paul was not killed is proof he is speaking figuratively. A church heresy verdict in Asia would perfectly fit Pauls meaning. If Paul were the one Jesus has in mind in (Rev. 2:2) (i.e., someone tried as a false claimant to being an apostle), such a verdict would be like a sentence of death. It would be a crushing blow to Pauls evangelism. Hence, Paul alludes to an affliction in Proconsular Asia—in which Ephesus was the leading city—which felt like an experience of a death-sentence. The fact Paul was not killed is proof he is speaking figuratively. A church heresy verdict in Asia would perfectly fit Pauls meaning. If Paul were the one Jesus has in mind in (Rev. 2:2) (i.e., someone tried as a false claimant to being an apostle), such a verdict would be like a sentence of death. It would be a crushing blow to Pauls evangelism.
=== Evidence of the Actual Verdict At Ephesus in The Writings ofTertullian in 207 A.D. ### Evidence of the Actual Verdict At Ephesus in The Writings ofTertullian in 207 A.D.
It appears in 207 A.D. that Tertullian in a work entitled Against Marcion memorializes the actual verdict 11 period universally rejected almost all uniquely Pauline doctrines. Instead, in that period, almost all doctrine belonged to It appears in 207 A.D. that Tertullian in a work entitled Against Marcion memorializes the actual verdict 11 period universally rejected almost all uniquely Pauline doctrines. Instead, in that period, almost all doctrine belonged to

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== Tertullian s Points About Paul ## Tertullian s Points About Paul
What Tertullian wrote about Pauls validity has all the earmarks of What Tertullian wrote about Pauls validity has all the earmarks of
what one would expect would be a judicial decision at Ephesus what one would expect would be a judicial decision at Ephesus
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stood solid until the 1520s when Luther began proclaiming once again, stood solid until the 1520s when Luther began proclaiming once again,
like Marcion, the gospel of Paul. like Marcion, the gospel of Paul.
=== Why Is Paul Then In the Post-Apostolic Canon Lists? ### Why Is Paul Then In the Post-Apostolic Canon Lists?
As noted above, Tertullians view of Paul in 207 A.D. was that he was As noted above, Tertullians view of Paul in 207 A.D. was that he was
inferior to the true apostles. If this was wellknown and accepted, inferior to the true apostles. If this was wellknown and accepted,

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== Luke Even Tells Us What Were The Charges of Heresy Against Paul ## Luke Even Tells Us What Were The Charges of Heresy Against Paul
Returning to the specifics of the trial at Ephesus, Luke gives us Returning to the specifics of the trial at Ephesus, Luke gives us
another important tid-bit. From this morsel, we can deduce what was another important tid-bit. From this morsel, we can deduce what was
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charged by the “Asian Jews” heightens the probability he was convicted charged by the “Asian Jews” heightens the probability he was convicted
at Ephesus of such charges. Lets review the case. at Ephesus of such charges. Lets review the case.
=== Could A Law Eternal for AH Generations Be Abrogated in 33 A.D.? ### Could A Law Eternal for AH Generations Be Abrogated in 33 A.D.?
To prove the likelihood that Paul could be found guilty at Ephesus, To prove the likelihood that Paul could be found guilty at Ephesus,
lets recreate the prosecutors probable case. lets recreate the prosecutors probable case.

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== Chapter 10 Conclusion ## Chapter 10 Conclusion
None in Acts. None in Johns letters. Never in Pauls letters. None None in Acts. None in Johns letters. Never in Pauls letters. None
certainly in Revelation. Not in any apostles letter. Nor even in the certainly in Revelation. Not in any apostles letter. Nor even in the
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![Picture #55](images/img_0055.png) ![Picture #55](images/img_0055.png)
=== Did Jesus Applaud the Ephesians for Exposing Paul as a False Apostle? ### Did Jesus Applaud the Ephesians for Exposing Paul as a False Apostle?
First, Bonhoeffer concludes that Jesus has every intention that the First, Bonhoeffer concludes that Jesus has every intention that the
Law (the Ten Commandments) survive in the New Testament. Bonhoeffer Law (the Ten Commandments) survive in the New Testament. Bonhoeffer

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== Was James Writing His Epistle For A Trial of Paul ## Was James Writing His Epistle For A Trial of Paul
=== Introduction ### Introduction
Scholars now recognize the Epistle of James was intended for a Scholars now recognize the Epistle of James was intended for a
specific purpose: a trial. The epistle begins by explaining seating specific purpose: a trial. The epistle begins by explaining seating
@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ questions some have had about this illustration in a worship
setting. Why would Christians coming to worship need to be told where setting. Why would Christians coming to worship need to be told where
to stand or sit?... to stand or sit?...
=== Why would some stand and others be seated? ### Why would some stand and others be seated?
In Wards judicial setting, procedures of standing or sitting might In Wards judicial setting, procedures of standing or sitting might
well be unfamiliar to the participants, and clothing might be a factor well be unfamiliar to the participants, and clothing might be a factor
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2. Stulac cites R.B. Ward, “Partiality in the Assembly: (Jas. 2:2-4),” Harvard Theological Review etseq.) James Epistle appears to have been written for a trial of Paul. It appears it was for the trial at Ephesus which Jesus alludes to in (Rev. 2:2). 2. Stulac cites R.B. Ward, “Partiality in the Assembly: (Jas. 2:2-4),” Harvard Theological Review etseq.) James Epistle appears to have been written for a trial of Paul. It appears it was for the trial at Ephesus which Jesus alludes to in (Rev. 2:2).
=== James Is the Head Bishop of the Church ### James Is the Head Bishop of the Church
Why would James be giving an evaluation of Pauls teachings for Why would James be giving an evaluation of Pauls teachings for
purpose of a trial? Because James was the head of the church at that time. purpose of a trial? Because James was the head of the church at that time.
@ -183,7 +183,7 @@ Ephesus for a trial. As head bishop, he was the one to guide them on
how to evaluate Pauls doctrines. James was the voice of what was how to evaluate Pauls doctrines. James was the voice of what was
orthodox in the church at that time. orthodox in the church at that time.
=== Luther s Admission of James Direct Conflict with Paul ### Luther s Admission of James Direct Conflict with Paul
The primary proof that the Epistle of James is directed at Paul is the The primary proof that the Epistle of James is directed at Paul is the
clarity of the contradiction over faith and works. On this point, the clarity of the contradiction over faith and works. On this point, the
@ -251,7 +251,7 @@ whether salvation can be by a faith that lacks works. James points
are so obviously aimed at Paul that it bespeaks this Epistle served as are so obviously aimed at Paul that it bespeaks this Epistle served as
a road map in a trial against Paul. a road map in a trial against Paul.
=== James on Faith and Works ### James on Faith and Works
Paul teaches that one can be justified by faith without Paul teaches that one can be justified by faith without
works. (Rom. 4:5; Gal. 2:16). 11 James taught the exact opposite in works. (Rom. 4:5; Gal. 2:16). 11 James taught the exact opposite in

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== Justification in Abraham s Life: James and Paul at Odds ## Justification in Abraham s Life: James and Paul at Odds
In Youngs, (Gen. 15:6) reads: In Youngs, (Gen. 15:6) reads:
“And he believed \emn\ in the Lord; and “And he believed \emn\ in the Lord; and
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14. Victor P. Hamiltons background is formidable. He is Professor of Bible and Theology at Asbury College. He has a B.A. from Houghton College 1963, a B.D. from Asbury Theological Seminary 1966; a Th.M. Asbury Theological Seminary 1967, an M.A., Brandeis University 1969; and a Ph.D. Brandeis University 1971. Hamiltons commentary is based on his complete translation of Genesis itself. 14. Victor P. Hamiltons background is formidable. He is Professor of Bible and Theology at Asbury College. He has a B.A. from Houghton College 1963, a B.D. from Asbury Theological Seminary 1966; a Th.M. Asbury Theological Seminary 1967, an M.A., Brandeis University 1969; and a Ph.D. Brandeis University 1971. Hamiltons commentary is based on his complete translation of Genesis itself.
=== The Misleading Septuagint Greek Translation of 247 B.C. ### The Misleading Septuagint Greek Translation of 247 B.C.
In 247 B.C., the Hebrew Bible was translated into Greek, and is known In 247 B.C., the Hebrew Bible was translated into Greek, and is known
as the Septuagint. Jewish scholars acknowledge “the Septuagint was as the Septuagint. Jewish scholars acknowledge “the Septuagint was
@ -124,7 +124,7 @@ of (Gen. 15:6), omitting the it as the object of counted, and changing
the subject of counted from he to it. Paul got sucked into these the subject of counted from he to it. Paul got sucked into these
ambiguities, like a vortex. ambiguities, like a vortex.
=== Post-Septuagint Commentaries within Judaism ### Post-Septuagint Commentaries within Judaism
Because of the Septuagint flaws, commentators within Judaism Because of the Septuagint flaws, commentators within Judaism
post-dating the Septuagint understood God was imputing a righteousness post-dating the Septuagint understood God was imputing a righteousness
@ -165,7 +165,7 @@ http://www.jewishencyclopedia.com/view.jsp?artid=18&letter=M (last accessed 5-30
17.SimonJ. Gathercole. Where Is Boasting: Early Jewish Soteriology and Pauls Response in (Rom. 1-5). (Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2002) at 51. 17.SimonJ. Gathercole. Where Is Boasting: Early Jewish Soteriology and Pauls Response in (Rom. 1-5). (Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2002) at 51.
=== What the Bible Teaches About Abrahams Status At This Point ### What the Bible Teaches About Abrahams Status At This Point
The Hebrew Bible does not depict Abraham as an unjustified sinner The Hebrew Bible does not depict Abraham as an unjustified sinner
until the believing on the Lord mentioned in (Gen. 15:6). This fact until the believing on the Lord mentioned in (Gen. 15:6). This fact

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== James Likewise Sees Paul s Error on Abraham s Justification ## James Likewise Sees Paul s Error on Abraham s Justification
James, in his exposition of the very same verse, (Gen. 15:6), still James, in his exposition of the very same verse, (Gen. 15:6), still
has the traditional interpretation of the Greek Septuagint in has the traditional interpretation of the Greek Septuagint in
@ -110,7 +110,7 @@ faith alone. Accordingly, James concludes that “man is justified by
works and not by faith alone” [/.£., a faith that is works and not by faith alone” [/.£., a faith that is
alone]. ((Jas. 2:24).) 24 alone]. ((Jas. 2:24).) 24
=== James on Pauls Idea of Faith Alone ### James on Pauls Idea of Faith Alone
Just as Pauls misreading of (Gen. 15:6) led to a faith alone Just as Pauls misreading of (Gen. 15:6) led to a faith alone
salvation ((Rom. 4:4-6)), James correction of how to read Genesis salvation ((Rom. 4:4-6)), James correction of how to read Genesis

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== What About Justification By Works in the Hebrew Scriptures? ## What About Justification By Works in the Hebrew Scriptures?
How far off is James from the Bible itself? The Bible taught long How far off is James from the Bible itself? The Bible taught long
before James that obedience to the Law (not faith alone) brings before James that obedience to the Law (not faith alone) brings

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== What About Justification By Faith in the Hebrew Scriptures? ## What About Justification By Faith in the Hebrew Scriptures?
Paul quotes the same Psalm 32 which I quote above. (See page 266.) Paul quotes the same Psalm 32 which I quote above. (See page 266.)
Paul does so to prove justification by faith without Paul does so to prove justification by faith without

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== James Used Faith in the Sense Genesis Used the Word ## James Used Faith in the Sense Genesis Used the Word
In fact, in the Hebrew Scriptures that describe Abrahams alleged In fact, in the Hebrew Scriptures that describe Abrahams alleged
justification by faith, Paul misunderstood even there the nature of justification by faith, Paul misunderstood even there the nature of

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== James Reproof that Faith Without Endurance Saves (Jas. 1:12) ## James Reproof that Faith Without Endurance Saves (Jas. 1:12)
Paul is read by almost everyone today as saying that one is saved even Paul is read by almost everyone today as saying that one is saved even
if they do not endure in faith. Paul in (Rom. 10:11) says that anyone if they do not endure in faith. Paul in (Rom. 10:11) says that anyone
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not know Pauls doctrine on the Law. James asks and receives Pauls not know Pauls doctrine on the Law. James asks and receives Pauls
implicit reassurances that Paul is not teaching the Laws abrogation. implicit reassurances that Paul is not teaching the Laws abrogation.
=== (Hab. 2:4:) What Does It Really Say? ### (Hab. 2:4:) What Does It Really Say?
How did Paul establish the contrary view to James? Besides his How did Paul establish the contrary view to James? Besides his
out-of-context quote of Psalm 32:1-2 and his mistaken view of out-of-context quote of Psalm 32:1-2 and his mistaken view of

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== James Ridicules A Faith Based on Mere Mental Assent ## James Ridicules A Faith Based on Mere Mental Assent
Paul in (Rom. 10:9) says that part of saving faith is “believing in Paul in (Rom. 10:9) says that part of saving faith is “believing in
your heart that God has raised Him from the dead....” The focus in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead....” The focus in

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== James Critique of Paul s Idea That The Law Arouses Sin ## James Critique of Paul s Idea That The Law Arouses Sin
In (Jas. 1:13-14) (ASV), we read: In (Jas. 1:13-14) (ASV), we read:

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== (Jas. 3:17:) Is It a Response to Being the Victim of Paul s Hypocrisy? ## (Jas. 3:17:) Is It a Response to Being the Victim of Paul s Hypocrisy?
The word hypocrite in Greek means an actor. It is someone who pretends The word hypocrite in Greek means an actor. It is someone who pretends
to be something he is not. Jesus harshest words were reserved for to be something he is not. Jesus harshest words were reserved for

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== (Jas. 3:17) on Variances (Inconsistencies) ## (Jas. 3:17) on Variances (Inconsistencies)
In the balance of James chapter 3, you can sense James is still In the balance of James chapter 3, you can sense James is still
reading Paul. He finds other character flaws than merely hypocrisy reading Paul. He finds other character flaws than merely hypocrisy

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== James Faults Overbearing Rebukes ## James Faults Overbearing Rebukes
Again, James in (Jas. 3:17) notes other problems with Paul which are Again, James in (Jas. 3:17) notes other problems with Paul which are
evident in Pauls writings. evident in Pauls writings.

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== Are James s Remarks on Boasting Aimed for Paul? ## Are James s Remarks on Boasting Aimed for Paul?
The Epistle of James shows another earmark that it was used as Exhibit The Epistle of James shows another earmark that it was used as Exhibit
A in a trial of Paul. James writes: A in a trial of Paul. James writes:
@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ your own exploits and background rather than Gods accomplishments is
likely James meaning. The latter is appropriate “boasting in the likely James meaning. The latter is appropriate “boasting in the
Lord” ((Jer. 9:23-24).) Thus, you can boast of Gods accomplishments, not your own. Lord” ((Jer. 9:23-24).) Thus, you can boast of Gods accomplishments, not your own.
=== Are Jamess Remarks on Boasting Aimed for Paul? ### Are Jamess Remarks on Boasting Aimed for Paul?
Paul in numerous places boasts, but the most blatant is in Second Paul in numerous places boasts, but the most blatant is in Second
Corinthians. The KJV translation makes it difficult for you to Corinthians. The KJV translation makes it difficult for you to
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But now ye rejoice in your boastings: all such rejoicing is evil. But now ye rejoice in your boastings: all such rejoicing is evil.
(Jas. 4:16). (Jas. 4:16).
=== Was James Writing His Epistle For A Trial of Paul? ### Was James Writing His Epistle For A Trial of Paul?
If any man among you seems to be religious, and does not bridle If any man among you seems to be religious, and does not bridle
his tongue, but deceives his own heart, this mans religion is vain. his tongue, but deceives his own heart, this mans religion is vain.

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== The Ebionite Records on the Trial of Paul ## The Ebionite Records on the Trial of Paul
=== Historical Evidence for The Trial Spoken Of In (Rev. 2:2) ### Historical Evidence for The Trial Spoken Of In (Rev. 2:2)
Apart from what we reviewed so far from the Bible, are there any Apart from what we reviewed so far from the Bible, are there any
historical records of a trial of Paul? Yes, indeed there are. historical records of a trial of Paul? Yes, indeed there are.
@ -92,7 +92,7 @@ status at Rome.) Thus, the validity of the lineage of the Roman church
depended crucially upon Paul. If Paul were discredited, it would depended crucially upon Paul. If Paul were discredited, it would
discredit the Roman Catholic church virtually from inception. discredit the Roman Catholic church virtually from inception.
=== Why No Other Ebionite Writings Survived ### Why No Other Ebionite Writings Survived
We do not know the Ebionites true views because we cannot find the We do not know the Ebionites true views because we cannot find the
Ebionite works preserved in any library anywhere. Imperial Rome Ebionite works preserved in any library anywhere. Imperial Rome
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writings. What Eusebius says needs to be taken with a grain of salt, writings. What Eusebius says needs to be taken with a grain of salt,
particularly when bias can so easily enter and distort the analysis. particularly when bias can so easily enter and distort the analysis.
=== A Fortuitous Discovery of Ebionite Writings? ### A Fortuitous Discovery of Ebionite Writings?
Or is that all that we now have from the Ebionites? Did the world Or is that all that we now have from the Ebionites? Did the world
recently discover a treasure trove of their writings from which we can recently discover a treasure trove of their writings from which we can

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== Do The Dead Sea Scrolls Depict A Trial of Paul? ## Do The Dead Sea Scrolls Depict A Trial of Paul?
What is highly intriguing is a further theory of Professor Eisenman What is highly intriguing is a further theory of Professor Eisenman
about Paul. He claims the Poor's writings in the DSS speak of a trial about Paul. He claims the Poor's writings in the DSS speak of a trial
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Athenaeum (No. 4335) (Nov. 26, 1910) at 657-59; The Expositor Vol. 2 Athenaeum (No. 4335) (Nov. 26, 1910) at 657-59; The Expositor Vol. 2
(1911) at 499-517. (1911) at 499-517.
=== Do The Dead Sea Scrolls Depict A Trial of Paul? ### Do The Dead Sea Scrolls Depict A Trial of Paul?
Margoliouths opinion was given long before the DSS discovery at Margoliouths opinion was given long before the DSS discovery at
Qumran in the 1950s. It antedated by forty years the premature Qumran in the 1950s. It antedated by forty years the premature

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== The Reliability of The Ebionites Despite the One-Sided Charges Against Them ## The Reliability of The Ebionites Despite the One-Sided Charges Against Them
Nevertheless, even if the Ebionites did not believe in the virgin Nevertheless, even if the Ebionites did not believe in the virgin
birth as charged (see footnote 2 of this chapter for why this charge birth as charged (see footnote 2 of this chapter for why this charge

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== The Ebionite Charge Against Paul ## The Ebionite Charge Against Paul
Early church historians preserved the Ebionite charge against Paul Early church historians preserved the Ebionite charge against Paul
even while trying to dishonor the Ebionites. This is the exact quote even while trying to dishonor the Ebionites. This is the exact quote

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== How Plausible Is The Ebionite Charge Against Paul? ## How Plausible Is The Ebionite Charge Against Paul?
There is independent evidence to corroborate the Ebionite charge that There is independent evidence to corroborate the Ebionite charge that
Paul was not a Jew in the strict Jewish sense. It appears he was an Paul was not a Jew in the strict Jewish sense. It appears he was an

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== Evidence of Peters Testimony Against Paul in a Trial ## Evidence of Peters Testimony Against Paul in a Trial
Additional evidence of a trial of Paul comes from a sermon collection Additional evidence of a trial of Paul comes from a sermon collection
called the Clementine Homilies from 200 A.D. Scholars believe it called the Clementine Homilies from 200 A.D. Scholars believe it
@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ fragment was certainly talking about Paul. This can be validated by
comparing what Peter says to how Paul responds in statements we find comparing what Peter says to how Paul responds in statements we find
in Acts chapters 22 and 26. in Acts chapters 22 and 26.
=== Homily 17 and the Trial of Paul ### Homily 17 and the Trial of Paul
In this section of the Clementine Homilies, Peter asks Simon Magus In this section of the Clementine Homilies, Peter asks Simon Magus
publicly why would Jesus come to an enemy in a vision. Peter wonders publicly why would Jesus come to an enemy in a vision. Peter wonders

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== How Acts Mirrors the Clementine Homilies ## How Acts Mirrors the Clementine Homilies
Point One: Jesus Only Words Are Negative in Acts Chapter 22 Point One: Jesus Only Words Are Negative in Acts Chapter 22
@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ later from a person named Ananias. They do not come from Jesus at all,
just as Peter says in this Clementine Homily. Jesus only words are just as Peter says in this Clementine Homily. Jesus only words are
negative toward Paul, as we discuss in detail below. negative toward Paul, as we discuss in detail below.
=== Point Two: Paul Lost A Trial Before Jewish Christians. ### Point Two: Paul Lost A Trial Before Jewish Christians.
Consider next that Paul mentions in 2 Timothy chapter 4 having had to Consider next that Paul mentions in 2 Timothy chapter 4 having had to
give a “first” defense of himself from other Christians and no one give a “first” defense of himself from other Christians and no one
@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ and was then forsaken by all those in that region. Yet, then how are
we to understand his words “escaped the lion”? Was it by making up the we to understand his words “escaped the lion”? Was it by making up the
Acts chapter 26 vision account on the spot? Acts chapter 26 vision account on the spot?
=== Point Three: The Lion represents Jewish Christians ### Point Three: The Lion represents Jewish Christians
To understand how Paul “escaped” at this trial among Christians, To understand how Paul “escaped” at this trial among Christians,
although he lost, we must identify the lion in (2Tim. 2:17). Paul most although he lost, we must identify the lion in (2Tim. 2:17). Paul most
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a highly improbable myth. Second, Jerome does not say Neros nickname a highly improbable myth. Second, Jerome does not say Neros nickname
was lion, just that the label might fit him and be Pauls intention. was lion, just that the label might fit him and be Pauls intention.
=== Point Four: Escaping With Some Legitimacy In Tact is Pauls Meaning ### Point Four: Escaping With Some Legitimacy In Tact is Pauls Meaning
How can Paul escape yet lose all support? Peters attack in the How can Paul escape yet lose all support? Peters attack in the
Ebionite account of a trial versus Paul goes to Pauls legitimacy. If Ebionite account of a trial versus Paul goes to Pauls legitimacy. If
@ -127,7 +127,7 @@ vision account ever took place. Lets next compare these two accounts
to understand how Paul changed his accounts to save his legitimacy at to understand how Paul changed his accounts to save his legitimacy at
a trial, but lost it for us when we critically compare the two versions. a trial, but lost it for us when we critically compare the two versions.
=== Point Five: The Vision Account in Acts 26 Solves The Problem Posed By The Vision Account in Acts 22 ### Point Five: The Vision Account in Acts 26 Solves The Problem Posed By The Vision Account in Acts 22
First, in Acts 22:10 Paul reports that at the time of the “vision” he First, in Acts 22:10 Paul reports that at the time of the “vision” he
is criticized by Jesus and merely told to go into Damascus. There is is criticized by Jesus and merely told to go into Damascus. There is
@ -252,7 +252,7 @@ accounts fell short of calling Paul an apostle. Paul lost the trial on
that score. (Rev. 2:2.) Yet, in Pauls mind he won because he was not that score. (Rev. 2:2.) Yet, in Pauls mind he won because he was not
totally de-legitimized. totally de-legitimized.
=== Point Six: Dont The Vision Accounts of Acts 22 and 26 Conflict? ### Point Six: Dont The Vision Accounts of Acts 22 and 26 Conflict?
In reflection on Pauls various vision accounts, ask yourself this: In reflection on Pauls various vision accounts, ask yourself this:
how plausible is it that the version in Acts chapter 26 just happens how plausible is it that the version in Acts chapter 26 just happens
@ -286,7 +286,7 @@ Damascus, making a liar out of Jesus in the Acts chapter 22
account. There Jesus said it would be given at Damascus. If you love account. There Jesus said it would be given at Damascus. If you love
the Lord Jesus more than Paul, the two stories are irreconcilable. the Lord Jesus more than Paul, the two stories are irreconcilable.
=== Point Seven: Why Make A Contradictory Account of the Vision Experience? ### Point Seven: Why Make A Contradictory Account of the Vision Experience?
This change between Acts chapter 22 and chapter 26 is what explains This change between Acts chapter 22 and chapter 26 is what explains
how Paul in his “first defense” was able to “escape the mouth of the how Paul in his “first defense” was able to “escape the mouth of the
@ -305,7 +305,7 @@ the Christ-vision on the spot. Paul was satisfied that in doing so he
“escaped the mouth of the lion” even though he effectively lost and “escaped the mouth of the lion” even though he effectively lost and
“all in...Asia abandoned me.” “all in...Asia abandoned me.”
=== Pauls Contradictory Vision Accounts Permit Skepticism About Paul ### Pauls Contradictory Vision Accounts Permit Skepticism About Paul
Of course, this all depends on you having a certain skepticism about Of course, this all depends on you having a certain skepticism about
Paul. Yet, most of us evangelicals resist fervently this notion. For Paul. Yet, most of us evangelicals resist fervently this notion. For

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== The Validity of the Charges of Peter in Homily 17 ## The Validity of the Charges of Peter in Homily 17
Even if the Peter charges in Homily 1 7 never took place at a real Even if the Peter charges in Homily 1 7 never took place at a real
trial, it turns out that it still makes two arguments that are trial, it turns out that it still makes two arguments that are
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already seen flaws in Pauls alleged appointment. It is not something already seen flaws in Pauls alleged appointment. It is not something
first seen millennia later by me. first seen millennia later by me.
=== Peters Charge That Paul Rejected the Apostles Teachings ### Peters Charge That Paul Rejected the Apostles Teachings
An important point leaps off the page of the Peter confrontation with An important point leaps off the page of the Peter confrontation with
his antagonist in the Clementine Homilies. John in 1 John told us, his antagonist in the Clementine Homilies. John in 1 John told us,

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== Did Paul Admit He Rejected the Teachings of Peter? ## Did Paul Admit He Rejected the Teachings of Peter?
In Paul, we see hostility toward the twelve apostles in many ways. The In Paul, we see hostility toward the twelve apostles in many ways. The
twelve “imparted nothing to me,” says Paul. (Gal. 2:6.) twelve “imparted nothing to me,” says Paul. (Gal. 2:6.)
@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ their host by either asking about foods presented or by refusing foods
Gentiles offered. This is all that Peter was doing: being polite as Gentiles offered. This is all that Peter was doing: being polite as
well as conscientious. well as conscientious.
=== Peters Question Why Jesus Would Use Paul Aside from Apostles ### Peters Question Why Jesus Would Use Paul Aside from Apostles
Finally, Peter in the Clementine Homilies speech (previously quoted) Finally, Peter in the Clementine Homilies speech (previously quoted)
asks his antagonist (Paul) a blunt question that remains valid even if asks his antagonist (Paul) a blunt question that remains valid even if
@ -157,7 +157,7 @@ receive. Acts 20:35.
![Picture #67](images/img_0067.png) ![Picture #67](images/img_0067.png)
=== The Ebionite Records on the Trial of Paul ### The Ebionite Records on the Trial of Paul
A modern Christian scholar, Hans van Campenhausen, agrees this A modern Christian scholar, Hans van Campenhausen, agrees this
deficiency in Pauls writings is a striking and glaring problem: deficiency in Pauls writings is a striking and glaring problem:

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== Did John's Epistles Identify Paul As A False Prophet ## Did John's Epistles Identify Paul As A False Prophet
=== Introduction ### Introduction
Johns First and Second Epistle talk in words reminiscent of Johns First and Second Epistle talk in words reminiscent of
(Rev. 2:2). John speaks in his first epistle about testing those who (Rev. 2:2). John speaks in his first epistle about testing those who
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As hard as it may be to believe, each of these four points in First As hard as it may be to believe, each of these four points in First
and Second John apply to Paul. and Second John apply to Paul.
=== Did Paul Refuse to Listen to the Apostles? ### Did Paul Refuse to Listen to the Apostles?
First, Paul did not listen to the twelve apostles. Paul rails in First, Paul did not listen to the twelve apostles. Paul rails in
(Gal. 2:1-9) at the three “so-called” apostolic pillars of the (Gal. 2:1-9) at the three “so-called” apostolic pillars of the
@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ from the twelve as someone who does not “know God.” The fact Paul
would not listen to the twelve (and was proud of it) allows us to would not listen to the twelve (and was proud of it) allows us to
realize Paul is one who “tells lies,” if we accept Johns direction. realize Paul is one who “tells lies,” if we accept Johns direction.
=== Pauls Admission of Parting Ways With the Apostles ### Pauls Admission of Parting Ways With the Apostles
Paul also fits (1John 2:19) because he left their group. Paul admits Paul also fits (1John 2:19) because he left their group. Paul admits
this. However, Paul claims it was because the twelve apostles decided this. However, Paul claims it was because the twelve apostles decided
@ -89,7 +89,7 @@ it means the twelve apostles were willing to violate the Holy Spirits
guidance to the twelve that Peter was the Apostle to the Gentiles, as guidance to the twelve that Peter was the Apostle to the Gentiles, as
is clearly stated in (Acts 15:7). is clearly stated in (Acts 15:7).
=== God Already Appointed Peter the Apostle to the Gentiles ### God Already Appointed Peter the Apostle to the Gentiles
The Holy Spirit had already showed the twelve that Peter (not Paul) The Holy Spirit had already showed the twelve that Peter (not Paul)
was the Apostle to the Gentiles. At the Jerusalem Council, with Paul was the Apostle to the Gentiles. At the Jerusalem Council, with Paul
@ -262,7 +262,7 @@ Marcions view, we hear the clear echo of Paul. Marcion taught Jesus
“was not what he appeared to be...[saying He was] flesh and yet not “was not what he appeared to be...[saying He was] flesh and yet not
flesh, man and not yet man....” (Tertullian, On Marcion, 3.8.) flesh, man and not yet man....” (Tertullian, On Marcion, 3.8.)
=== John s Epistles Are Aimed At A False Teacher Once at Ephesus ### John s Epistles Are Aimed At A False Teacher Once at Ephesus
The likelihood that Johns epistles are veiled ways of talking about The likelihood that Johns epistles are veiled ways of talking about
Paul gets stronger when we look at other characteristics of the Paul gets stronger when we look at other characteristics of the
@ -349,7 +349,7 @@ Thus, Johns letters appear to reveal even more clearly who was being
spoken about in (Rev. 2:2). Johns true friends (i.e., Papias) had the spoken about in (Rev. 2:2). Johns true friends (i.e., Papias) had the
same negative outlook on Paulinism at that time. same negative outlook on Paulinism at that time.
=== Chapter 13 Conclusion ### Chapter 13 Conclusion
Accordingly, when Johns epistles tell us the four characteristics of Accordingly, when Johns epistles tell us the four characteristics of
a false prophet and teacher who left associating with the twelve a false prophet and teacher who left associating with the twelve

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== Who is the Benjamite Wolf in Prophecy ## Who is the Benjamite Wolf in Prophecy
=== Jesus Words on the Ravening Wolf ### Jesus Words on the Ravening Wolf
Jesus several times mentions a wolf or wolves. He says the false Jesus several times mentions a wolf or wolves. He says the false
prophets will be wolves dressed like sheep. This means they will claim prophets will be wolves dressed like sheep. This means they will claim
@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ about elsewhere in Scripture? Yes, in fact there is a prophecy in the
book of Genesis that the tribe of Benjamin would later produce just book of Genesis that the tribe of Benjamin would later produce just
such a “ravening wolf.” such a “ravening wolf.”
=== Genesis Prophecies of Messiah and His Enemy from the Tribe of Benjamin ### Genesis Prophecies of Messiah and His Enemy from the Tribe of Benjamin
Paul tells us in (Rom. 11:1), “For I also am an Israelite, of the seed Paul tells us in (Rom. 11:1), “For I also am an Israelite, of the seed
of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin .” Paul repeats this in of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin .” Paul repeats this in
@ -199,7 +199,7 @@ the wildest proportions to say a Benjamite in latter days would kill
an animal by the mere passive role of having its tribal land under the an animal by the mere passive role of having its tribal land under the
feet of a Levite priest. feet of a Levite priest.
=== Genesis Prophecies of Messiah and His Enemy from the Tribe of Benjamin ### Genesis Prophecies of Messiah and His Enemy from the Tribe of Benjamin
More important, Gill ignores the context of the passage itself. The More important, Gill ignores the context of the passage itself. The
word prey, raveneth, wolf, spoils, etc., all are forebodings of evil word prey, raveneth, wolf, spoils, etc., all are forebodings of evil

@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
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== Ezekiel s Warning About the Ravening Wolves ## Ezekiel s Warning About the Ravening Wolves
Jesus said we would know the false prophets who are ravening wolves in Jesus said we would know the false prophets who are ravening wolves in
sheeps clothing by their “deeds.” (Matt. 7:16.) sheeps clothing by their “deeds.” (Matt. 7:16.)
@ -209,7 +209,7 @@ Pauls words about Jews, when taken literally by his pupil Martin
Luther, bore their inevitable fruit: the oppression of the foreigner Luther, bore their inevitable fruit: the oppression of the foreigner
including Gods special people—the Jews. including Gods special people—the Jews.
=== How Ezekiels Depiction of the Deeds of Wolves Identifies Paul ### How Ezekiels Depiction of the Deeds of Wolves Identifies Paul
Thus, we can see how the Ezekiel description of ravening wolves fits Thus, we can see how the Ezekiel description of ravening wolves fits
precisely Paul and his followers. They did violence to the Law by precisely Paul and his followers. They did violence to the Law by

@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
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== Conclusion ## Conclusion
Lets now pull all these Biblical references together, and see if the Lets now pull all these Biblical references together, and see if the
Bible identifies Paul as the Benjamite wolf. Bible identifies Paul as the Benjamite wolf.

@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
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== Another Prophecy Aimed At Paul? ## Another Prophecy Aimed At Paul?
TABLE 9. Do Not Follow The One Who Says The Time Is At Hand TABLE 9. Do Not Follow The One Who Says The Time Is At Hand

@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
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== Does Jesus End up Marginalized To Make Room For Paul ## Does Jesus End up Marginalized To Make Room For Paul
=== Marcionism: The First Marginalization of Jesus ### Marcionism: The First Marginalization of Jesus
In 144 A.D., Marcion, a defrocked bishop, claimed that only Paul had In 144 A.D., Marcion, a defrocked bishop, claimed that only Paul had
the true gospel. Marcion insisted the twelve apostles, including the true gospel. Marcion insisted the twelve apostles, including
@ -104,7 +104,7 @@ date, Papias
![Picture #83](images/img_0083.png) ![Picture #83](images/img_0083.png)
=== Luther Marginalizes The Synoptic Gospels In Preference for Paul ### Luther Marginalizes The Synoptic Gospels In Preference for Paul
This is corroborated by the fact Luther also concluded James Epistle This is corroborated by the fact Luther also concluded James Epistle
was uninspired. Luther freely admitted James Epistle contradicted was uninspired. Luther freely admitted James Epistle contradicted

@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
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== Elimination of Synoptics in Modern Gospel Message ## Elimination of Synoptics in Modern Gospel Message
This perverse down-playing of Jesus actual words in the Synoptics This perverse down-playing of Jesus actual words in the Synoptics
continues today. Even someone of Billy Grahams stature tells us that continues today. Even someone of Billy Grahams stature tells us that

@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
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== Elimination of Jesus Message of the Sermon on the Mount ## Elimination of Jesus Message of the Sermon on the Mount
The consequence of putting emphasis on Pauls Gospel over Jesus The consequence of putting emphasis on Pauls Gospel over Jesus
Gospel is dramatic. Christians are blatantly told to dismiss Jesus Gospel is dramatic. Christians are blatantly told to dismiss Jesus
@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ Matthew are secondary to Pauls words in his epistles. They claim we
need to put Jesus Gospel aside as “unimportant truth” when compared need to put Jesus Gospel aside as “unimportant truth” when compared
to Pauls Gospel. to Pauls Gospel.
=== The True Meaning of the Sermon: Reading Paul through Jesus Words ### The True Meaning of the Sermon: Reading Paul through Jesus Words
The lesson of the Sennon on the Mount is clear but is lost on our The lesson of the Sennon on the Mount is clear but is lost on our
modem ears. The best description appears from the pastor who runs Believe : modem ears. The best description appears from the pastor who runs Believe :

@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
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== The Misleading Suggestion by Emphasizing John s Gospel Account ## The Misleading Suggestion by Emphasizing John s Gospel Account
Also, the elevation of Johns Gospel by Luther and Calvin feeds an Also, the elevation of Johns Gospel by Luther and Calvin feeds an
erroneous assumption. Those unfamiliar with Johns Gospel are misled erroneous assumption. Those unfamiliar with Johns Gospel are misled

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