The BIG Picture (Study)

Paul's Credibility (Part 5) Paul made some incredible claims in his writings. He claims to be the "mater builder", "the Apostle to the Gentiles" and encourages his converts that they should "imitate and follow him". In this short series we will investigate these claims and determine how Paul could say such bold things. This study will bring validity and confirmation to the credibility of Paul and to the scriptures he was inspired to write to the Body of Christ. This is Part 5 . To gain the full context of this article, start in Part 1 here . Paul could claim these because he was the spearhead Paul was the first to receive the mysteries Ephesians 3:1 For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for you

Paul's Credibility (Part 4) Paul made some incredible claims in his writings. He claims to be the "mater builder", "the Apostle to the Gentiles" and encourages his converts that they should "imitate and follow him". In this short series we will investigate these claims and determine how Paul could say such bold things. This study will bring validity and confirmation to the credibility of Paul and to the scriptures he was inspired to write to the Body of Christ. This is Part 4 . To gain the full context of this article, start in Part 1 here . Paul could claim the scriptures below because of Apostolic authority . The Lord Himself sent Paul. ( Definition of apostle : one sent  [on a mission]) Acts 22:21 Then He [the Lord] said

Paul's Credibility (Part 3) Paul made some incredible claims in his writings. He claims to be the "mater builder", "the Apostle to the Gentiles" and encourages his converts that they should "imitate and follow him". In this short series we will investigate these claims and determine how Paul could say such bold things. This study will bring validity and confirmation to the credibility of Paul and to the scriptures he was inspired to write to the Body of Christ. This is Part 3  of the series. To gain the full context of this article, please start in Part 1 here . Paul could boldly speak these claims because the ascended Lord chose him. Acts 9:15 But the Lord said to him (Ananias), Go! For this one is a chosen vessel to