Originally posted by Darfiuswhich makes that part of the New Testament Pauls teaching and not Christ's.which also explains why you can't read Mathew as written, you're filtering it thru Paul's and probaby other's eyes.
Did he have the authority to flesh out Christ' message? Yes.
Read what Christ Himself has to say, before you seek teaching from others. If Christ is truely your personal savior, what do you need Paul for?
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Originally posted by frogstompI listen to all of what Jesus says. You look at the parts He says that make you feel better. And since Jesus commands me to listen to Paul, it's not a choice.
which makes that part of the New Testament Pauls teaching and not Christ's.which also explains why you can't read Mathew as written, you're filtering it thru Paul's and probaby other's eyes.
Read what Christ Himself has to say, before you seek teaching from others. If Christ is truely your personal savior, what do you need Paul for?
Happy Easter
Originally posted by Darfiuswhere did Christ command you to listen to Paul?
I listen to all of what Jesus says. You look at the parts He says that make you feel better. And since Jesus commands me to listen to Paul, it's not a choice.
Actually I listen to the parts that touch of universal truths .
Your way is based on the idea that that the Word Incarnate wasn't capable of expressing of His message.