Paul claims to be an apostle because he received his gospel from Jesus, which transformed Paul from a persecutor to a proclaimer of Jesus. This conversion is part of the reason why the people are converting themselves, as noted in Galatians 1:23-24. Additionally Paul met with Peter, James, and John in Jerusalem, after touring Syria… Continue reading →

In opening his letter to Galatians, Paul states that he was sent not by any human force but by Jesus Christ and the God that resurrected him. Paul felt that he was given the gospel for the gentiles and the mission to carry the message to them. He was of the strong opinion that the… Continue reading →