Paul's first line of defense is the demonstration of the divine character of his office and of his message. 2. One betrayed Jesus, the other would go on to be one of the most passionate apostles. Indeed, Pauls description of his relationship with the apostles and church leaders in Jerusalem may make us even more uneasy. And in his writing to the saints in his two epistles, Peter is ministering to many Gentiles. Add both to Cart. One cannot say with certainty the selection of Matthias was wrong, but one certainly can say that Paul had far more impact as an apostle than Matthias did. 1 For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles 2 if indeed you have heard of the stewardship of Gods grace which was given to me for you; 3 that by revelation there was made known to me the mystery, as I wrote before in brief. But they are also a reminder of the depth of our relationship which has developed over the years. The essence of the meaning of 'rob Peter to pay Paul' is the pointlessness of taking from one only to give to another who was similar. Song and the Silence : Sitting Wind, Paperback by Jonker, Peter, ISBN 0919433545, ISBN-13 9780919433540, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US<br><br>This is the story of the fascinating and challenging life of Stoney Chief Frank Kaquitts-Sitting Wind. The answer is simple: the mystery of the union of Jew and Greek, in Christ, without distinction. Where the gospel or other fundamental doctrines are not compromised and Christian morality is not adversely affected, differences over minor areas of truth should not be allowed to divide or undermine Christian unity (see Romans 14; Philippians 3:15; Titus 3:9). The non-writing disciples not doubt supplied information for those who did write, and they also bore witness to the truth of what their colleagues wrote (see 1 Corinthians 15:5-7). The next principle will suggest how God deals with the fallibility of men, including prominent church leaders. Our friendship grew over the months as we talked nearly once a week when Chuck called from prison where he was still incarcerated. In so doing, Paul fulfills the purpose of God for him revealed at the time of his salvation: 15 But the Lord said to him, Go, for he is a chosen instrument of Mine, to bear My name before the Gentiles and kings and the sons of Israel; 16 for I will show him how much he must suffer for My names sake (Acts 9:15-16). It examines the relationship between Peter and Paul, as described in the New Testament.To . The former was a born Jew. Very, very little. Peter very well was unable to read, while Paul was highly educated and an extensive writer (having given us thirteen of the twenty-seven books of the New Testament: Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 and 2 Thessalonians, 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon). Peter's Justification: Peter and the other eleven Apostles taught justification unto eternal life by believing on the name of Jesus; by believing Jesus is Christ, the Son of God (Acts 10:43Matthew 16:16Acts 4:12 Acts 2:36John 20:31). According to Lukes account, Peter was the first to speak. Paul taught forgiveness of all sin now by the blood of Jesus (Ephesians 1:7). Comparison of Paul and Peter. Can you imagine this? Paul's Justification: Paul taught justification unto eternal life by the cross (1 Corinthians 1:18Galatians 6:14Colossians 1:20). If the three were set apart from the rest of the twelve, Peter was even set apart from James and John, due to his great confession. Peter would play a crucial role in the establishment of the church of the Lord Jesus Christ (Matthew 16:18-19).75 Johns reaction to the unauthorized ministry of one who was not one of the twelve may well reflect Peters sentiments (see Mark 9:38). In chapter 1, the filling of the vacancy of the twelfth apostle (rightly or wrongly) was one made by the whole group of one hundred and twenty (see Acts 1:15). He taught their reward was stored in heaven but not in heaven (1 Peter 1:4). Peter learned much from Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, and so can his readers. Can You Match These Saints to Their Weird Patronages? And yet peter was even sent to Cornelius a gentile and this is where its first recorded that the gentiles received the gospel . Here is a very human figure, with real defects but great generosity; a man all of us can not merely admire, but to a degree can hope to imitate. One can hardly envision this Peter of the Gospels welcoming Paul into the circle of the apostles with open arms. Matthew and John authored the Gospels bearing their names. For example, Silvanus was Peters amanuensis (1 Peter 5:12), but he was also Pauls travelling companion (2 Corinthians 1:19; 1 Thessalonians 1:1; 2 Thessalonians 1:1; see also Acts 15:22, 40). (3) Closely related to the principle of plurality is the principle of accountability. Yet Ryries Notes Say Otherwise. Some time ago, a liberal school of thought sought to show that Paul and Peter were arch rivals, and that the New Testament must be understood in light of their polarizing conflict. If you read the book of Acts from start to finish, without taking note of the exploits of these two . Gentiles had to come through Israel and it's covenants to be added to the church (Exodus 12:48 Acts 11:1); Gentiles had to believe the preaching of the word delivered to Israel as preached by Peter (Acts 13:48). Paul, the latecomer to Christianity, had the temerity to openly rebuke Peter, who had been personally chosen by Christ to head the Church! His argument is allotted five verses (7-11) by Luke. Peter could do nothing else than to baptize them with water (Acts 10:47-48). Peter's letters almost read like Paul's letters exactly even addresses females hair / even though Peter's audience was different I still hold that he did not have a unique message that was any different than Paul's. Ak Richardson did a piece about this subject disputing the Hyper or Mid Acts dispensationalism of Grace Ambassadors . Peter was not perfect though; he actually made tons of mistakes. Both Peter and Paul were ordained of God to preach the gospel. Gentiles had to come through Israel and it's covenants to be added to the church (Exodus 12:48Acts 11:1); Gentiles had to believe the preaching of the word delivered to Israel as preached by Peter (Acts 13:48). How dare Peter preach to the Gentiles and share salvation with them! The apostles were not the ones who first took the gospel to the Gentiles, even though it seems that Jesus words could require nothing else: 18 And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. The "good news" is all the same news. When the church at Antioch was born, the church in Jerusalem sent Barnabas to minister to these new believers (11:22). Peter was one of the three in the inner circle of our Lord (Peter, James, and John). The Feast of Saints Peter and Paul is an opportunity to reflect on why these two men are in heaven. Paul was right in his definition of the gospel and of the relationship between Israel and the church (see all of Romans, especially chapters 9-11). Neither Peter, nor his fellow-disciples, nor Paul, were infallible. The church is not a mere collection of individuals. Because we believe in progressive revelation, we expect later inspired writings to go beyond that revealed by earlier writers. It was determined that they didn't. Peter and the resurrection: Peter preached the gospel of the circumcision (Galatians 2:7). A friend I met a number of years ago when our church hosted a Prison Fellowship Discipleship Seminar will graduate soon from Wheaton Bible College. After his conversion Paul was given revelations from the Lord Jesus Christ; Paul did not learn from any man including the twelve Apostles (Galatians 1:12). Conversely, Peter does not just preach to Jews in Acts. Both Peter and Paul were ordained of God to preach the gospel. The seven were chosen and appointed to oversee the care of the widows so the apostles could pray and preach the word. Don't compare yourselves to Paul correcting Peter. Peters] teaching. The answer, in part, is that one man cannot have full authority because he is a sinner like all other men. But we are not told to accept everything a leader says or does simply because they are a leader. Peter preached to Israel repentance and baptism for the remission of sins (Acts 2:38). Paul was from Tarsus, in modern-day Turkey. Peter and Paul never taught the same gospel. If you read the entirety of chapter 15 you'll see that the apostles and the church came together to decide if the Gentiles needed to keep the Law. Peter indicates that he is familiar with Pauls writings, and his mention of Paul and his epistles is far from casual. That is different groups, not different gospels. We read years later in 2 Timothy 4:11 that Paul wrote: "Only Luke is with me. To be saved, Gentiles do not have to embrace Judaism with its self-righteousness through law-keeping. So far as Lukes account is concerned, the first missionary journey was completely independent of the church in Jerusalem. Folks , or to be exact, DOUG its time to cease and dissest on this topic . Peter is to Paul in Acts what John the Baptist is to Jesus in the Gospels. His input to the Jerusalem Council was not that of a spiritual heavyweight. And the leadership and initiative was not from the Jerusalem apostles, but from men like Barnabas and Paul and other Hellenistic Jews (see Acts 13:1f.). Contrary to his preferences and prejudices, Peter will play a crucial part in Gods purpose to involve the apostles in Jerusalem in the evangelism of Gentiles. Remember, this is Peters closing punch linewords which have much to say to us. Paul did not preach a dead works faith . When the Jewish church leaders in Jerusalem (which had to include some of the apostles, directly or indirectly) heard of Peters actions regarding Cornelius and the salvation of these Gentiles, they did not rejoicethey were incensed. Paul did not treat Peter the way that the papal critics treat Francis. For a long time, I have understood Peters phrase, some things hard to understand,76 to refer to some perplexing texts which are hard to interpret like this one: 29 Otherwise, what will those do who are baptized for the dead? Paul reminds Jewish Christians that they were not able to earn justification through law-keeping; rather, like the Gentile Christians, the Jewish believers, too, were justified by faith in Christ. It was from the Gentile church of Antioch and not Jerusalem that world-wide evangelism was purposefully begun (Acts 13:1-3). Folks read those letters . Following but one leader leads to trouble. Peter began preaching Jesus as the Messiah as early as Pentecost of 30 AD, only 50 days after Jesus' crucifixion. As John the Baptist said, "He must increase, but I must decrease" ( John 3:30 ). This disagreement between Paul and Barnabas was not over any doctrinal matter, but it was a personal issue. The salvation of many Gentiles brought about a problem so serious that the Jewish leaders of the Jerusalem church, which included both the apostles and the elders, could not ignore it. Paul and works: Paul taught salvation without works (Titus 3:5Romans 4:6Ephesians 2:8-9). And then certain men from James arrived. Consider the following ways Peters reference here to Paul applies to the church and to individual saints. He is prac-ticed in analysis and argument. Even those with the same spiritual gift each have a unique calling and role to play (1 Corinthians 12:4-6). Peter taught the gospel of the kingdom (Luke 9:2 Luke 9:6 2 Peter 1:11). This was as far as I got in this thread. Two of the disciples -- Peter and John -- authored a total of 6 books beyond the Gospels (1 and 2 Peter, 1, 2, 3 John, and Revelation). Yet a study of the Gospels reveals an interesting pattern. Name Instructor Course Date Comparing and Contrasting Peter and Paul Apostles Paul and Peter are the most celebrated men who played a critical role in the establishment of the doctrine of Christianity all over the world after the ascension of Jesus Christ. They ultimately gave their lives for the Lord by being martyred in Rome around AD 64 under the harsh persecutions by the Emperor Nero. In Acts 21, Paul returns to Jerusalem bringing with him some representatives from the Gentile churches who carried contributions for the poor from grateful believers who had come to faith in Christ. Peter preached holiness, and to remain steadfast unto the coming of Jesus and his kingdom (, Paul and works: Paul taught salvation without works (, Peter and the church: Peter preached to Israel (Acts 3:12). When men are saved, they are saved by faith in Christ, apart from good works. The church leaders received Paul pleasantly; among them were James and all the elders (Acts 21:18). Paul in his epistles reveal the mysteries and doctrine for the church today. Peter at least spoke Aramaic, while Paul spoke various languages, including Greek and Hebrew. Peter came to Antioch, the Gentile church which had become the launching pad of Gentile evangelism. Separation between the Jew and Gentile; Israel is Gods chosen people. Believing is faith as being persuaded that what is said is true. Paul and the resurrection: Paul taught that Christ was risen for our justification (Romans 4:25). No one member of the church should dare think of himself independently of the rest of the church (1 Corinthians 12:12-21). When Paul wrote to the Galatian churches, he spoke first of those who are like the false teachers of 2 Peter 2 and 3 in that their gospel is not the true gospel, and their destiny does not seem to be heaven: 6 I am amazed that you are so quickly deserting Him who called you by the grace of Christ, for a different gospel; 7 which is [really] not another; only there are some who are disturbing you, and want to distort the gospel of Christ. Saint Peter, Martyr, pray for us! In response to the salvation of the Samaritans, the Jerusalem apostles sent Peter and John to Samaria, where they laid hands on the believers who received the Holy Spirit (8:14-17). Peter and the resurrection: Peter preached the gospel of the circumcision (Galatians 2:7). St. Peter urges us to "remember the words spoken in the past by the holy prophets, and the commandment of the Lord and Savior spoken through your apostles" (2 Peter 3:2). Paul writes just as also Peter has written. Peter and Paul did not preach the same gospel messages. The author of Scripture claims or implies his epistle is divinely inspired and authoritative (see, for example, 1 Corinthians 14:37-38). Peter was called to be the 'rock' of the Church while Paul was commissioned to take the message of Jesus to the gentiles. Each of the twelve disciples, hand-picked by Jesus, followed Him in life. the gospel of the kingdom and the gospel of grace. Peter did not have Roman citizenship, while Paul did. Peter was from Galilee, in modern-day Israel. Peter and Paul did not preach the same gospel messages. Both Peter and Paul were ordained of God to preach the gospel. The gospel makes equals of every saint, for the only righteousness which will get a man to heaven is Christs righteousness, received by faith, apart from works. The apostles in Jerusalem were about as attracted to Paul as a cat to a dog. He indicated to them that they would remember and record His words. Peter was primarily the Apostle to Israel (Galatians 2:8). Even Peters words in John 21:20-21, his last exposure in the Gospel of John, seem to reveal a competitive spirit with respect to his fellow-disciples. Gentile saints were therefore not required to be circumcised nor to keep the Law. Peter's Apostleship: His Apostleship was commanded by Jesus Christ along with the other eleven disciples before Paul. We will also see that Paul profoundly influenced not only Peter but the rest of the apostles as well, and that his ministry played a major role in the definition and declaration of the gospel from New Testament days until now. This is an extract from the course "Meet the Apostles - Part One". In Acts 1, Jesus instructed His disciples to wait until the promise of the Spirit had come before they left Jerusalem (1:2). The comparison is laughable. So let all raise those hands and praise the LORD . Peter's Apostleship: His Apostleship was commanded by Jesus Christ along with the other eleven disciples before Paul. From Peters words in our text, we may infer that Pauls writings were already being collected. August 20, 2020 in Theology. Here I continue the discussion by pointing out what seem to me to be the main similarities and differences between them, as I spelled it out in a post several years ago: ***** I have been talking about the relationship of Jesus' proclamation of the coming Kingdom of God to . But it is Peter who is more warmly embraced. In the Old Testament, there were prophets, priests, and kings. We might say they are a he-mans way of expressing brotherly love. No need to go further in the op/ it is a false teaching and is part of many many other false teachings. 15:14). Paul is regarded as such by Peter, and he should be so regarded by all the saints. by. Peter and heaven: Peter taught that Israel would receive the kingdom on earth (Luke 9:2Luke 9:62 Peter 1:11Acts 2:30). Did this in any way prompt James and John to seek the place of prominence at our Lords right and left hand (see Matthew 20:20-28)? It may be that after the death of James, the brother of John, in Acts 12 that Peter fled to Antioch, a place out of the jurisdiction of King Herod Agrippa. Romans 3:26 Our conviction also is that Peters words reflect not only Pauls apostolic authority, but also Peters acknowledgment of the tremendous impact Paul had on the church and on the gospel. Peter speaks not of one of Pauls letters, but of all his letters (verse 16). Here are the comparisons and contrasts of the Apostle Paul: A. "But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, 'Do thyself no harm: for we are all here.'" Acts 15:12), and one by James (cf. I no longer believe this is what Peter actually meant. Israel would be a light for salvation unto the Gentile nations that would enter the kingdom (Isaiah 60:3). Peter's Apostleship: His Apostleship was commanded by Jesus Christ along with the other eleven disciples before Paul. Peter's Apostleship: His Apostleship was commanded by Jesus Christ along with the other eleven disciples before Paul. Even the apostles were infected with this superiority complex and reticent to accept that God had indeed chosen to save Gentiles as well as Jews. Both Abraham and David were justified by faith and not by works ( Rom. The first is the Acts of the Apostles, written after Paul's death, almost certainly by the same author who wrote St Luke's gospel . I am not sure I see so great a distinction between the ministries of Peter and Paul that I would want to characterize Peter as the apostle to the circumcised and Paul as the apostle to the uncircumcised. Paul always preached to the Jews first and then the Gentiles. They were not heavyweights to him as seen in his words concerning them: 6 But from those who were of high reputation (what they were makes no difference to me; God shows no partiality)well, those who were of reputation contributed nothing to me. Apr 15, 2019. They are willing to take the initiative in dealing with Paul, but not so willing to take on the legalists, indeed, even the Jewish heretics such as we saw in Acts 15:1. Paul preaches the gospel by which we are saved today. Israel would be a light for salvation unto the Gentile nations that would enter the kingdom (, Paul's gospel: Paul taught the gospel of the uncircumcision (, ). Instead I only want to see these next words in your next post . )they insisted that Gentile converts be circumcised (Acts 15:1, 5).77 The process by which the decision of the so-called Jerusalem Council was reached included the entire congregation (15:22). Biblical revelation is both progressive (sequentially revealed over a long period of time) and plural (multiple authors). I don't know how long its going to take some folks to realize , they preached ONLY ONE GOSPLE. Yes, the Gentiles were limited in the law keepingthese Gentiles are not in the body of Christ, they are part of the remnant of Israel. This is not to say God let the native Hebrew apostles off the hook that easily. From this point on in the Book of Acts, Peters presence declines, and Paul becomes prominent. The church collectively embracing an interpretation gives much more weight to that interpretation. What SHE said . Paul preaches the gospel by which we are saved today. In the New Testament, spiritual gifts are spiritual abilities (powers) to accomplish vital spiritual tasks in the body of Christ. Show details. Samaritans and Gentiles). Their GOSPLE was IDENTICAL . Peter and the church: Peter preached to Israel (Acts 3:12). Justification by faith that Christ died for our sins, was buried and rose again for complete salvation unto eternal life (, ). 13 But now in Christ Jesus you who formerly were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. But it is ironic that the apostles were not on the cutting edge of fulfilling the Great Commission. Peter's gospel faded away as Israel was diminished and is not the gospel that is preached today. To devote most of their energies to the care and feeding of the widows was to fail to fulfil their stewardship as apostles. And yet James is the one who seems to carry the greatest weight among the Jerusalem brethren. Paul and the resurrection: Paul taught that Christ was risen for our justification (Romans 4:25). Paul's gospel: Paul taught the gospel of the uncircumcision (Galatians 2:7). Paul preaches the gospel by which we are saved today. His words are twisted by false teachers just as the rest of the Scriptures are (verse 16). Peter taught the gospel of the kingdom (, ). 17 You therefore, beloved, knowing this beforehand, be on your guard lest, being carried away by the error of unprincipled men, you fall from your own steadfastness, 18 but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Silence of God (Sir Robert Anderson Library Series) by Sir Robert Anderson Paperback. Paul was primarily the Apostle to Gentiles (, Peter's Justification: Peter and the other eleven Apostles taught justification unto eternal life by believing on the name of Jesus; by believing Jesus is Christ, the Son of God (Acts 10:43, Peter preached that Israel under the old covenant was redeemed and cleansed by the crucifixion and shed blood of Jesus (. When Peter first arrived, he associated freely with the Gentile saints, eating his meals with them. Even those who possess the same gifts and similar callings are not given full power, but power to perform a portion of the task our Lord gave to His entire church. When the Holy Spirit designated Barnabas and Paul as missionaries to the Gentile nations, His will was made known to the church leaders who collectively laid hands on them and sent them out (13:1-4). Gentiles blessed through Israel. Peter could remember Jesus as a teacher and a . Both Peter and Paul were ordained of God to preach the gospel. Paul's gospel: Paul taught the gospel of the uncircumcision (Galatians 2:7). Peter, one of the Lord Jesus' very own disciples, saw the Lord and walked with Him for some time. Q. Stop and think about it, how could Paul be preaching a different Gospel when he told the Gentiles that they. Paul was right in his teaching in Ephesians 2 and 3. Seek the LORD and encourage others to do so. Peter and the other disciples were Galileans who naturally tended toward provincialism. Peter and the other Galilean disciples were not a part of the Jewish religious hierarchy; Paul was one of the most devout, the most dedicated, the most prominent and the most promising leaders of the Pharisees. When Paul preached the gospel of the grace of God, Peter's gospel of the kingdom to Israel was limited to the circumcision. How often I have seen a Christian wife fail to rebuke her husband for sin, as the Scriptures instruct her, because her husband is in authority over her. For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with theScriptures.". What Everyone is REALLY Thinking in the Cry Room, Laugh Your Way to Holiness with Catholic Card Game. Paul preaches the gospel by which we are saved today. Peter preached that Israel under the old covenant was redeemed and cleansed by the crucifixion and shed blood of Jesus (Matthew 26:28Hebrews 9:151 Peter 1:21 Peter 1:18-191 Peter 2:24). So much for those who preach or hold to a different gospel, but what of the apostles in Jerusalem? Paul had little contact with the apostles or with the Jerusalem church leaders, especially in the early years after his conversion (Galatians 1:17-19). St. Paul was short; he was not a great speaker and he had some health problems. Copyright 1999-2022 Worthy Christian Forums - A division of Worthy Ministries. Peter's gospel faded away as Israel was diminished and is not the gospel that is preached today. 76 The NEB renders this expression, though they contain some obscure passages.. Peter and Pauls conversions were very different, but very well known.
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