He did not send them out to do solo ministries, but sent them out in pairs. Paul in his epistles reveal the mysteries and doctrine for the church today. Peters actual name was Simon, and Pauls actual name was Saul. They came into their second names, by which Christians commonly refer to them today, after they began following Jesus. To be saved, Gentiles do not have to embrace Judaism with its self-righteousness through law-keeping. 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). Paul did preach Jesus as the Son of God, but justification unto eternal life was based on the death, burial, and resurrection. I no longer believe this is what Peter actually meant. 14 For He Himself is our peace, who made both [groups into] one, and broke down the barrier of the dividing wall, 15 by abolishing in His flesh the enmity, [which is] the Law of commandments [contained] in ordinances, that in Himself He might make the two into one new man, [thus] establishing peace, 16 and might reconcile them both in one body to God through the cross, by it having put to death the enmity. Q. Saint Paul, Martyr and Apostle to the Gentiles, pray for us! 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. How dare Peter preach to the Gentiles and share salvation with them! This should not have come to them as new revelation. Paul and works: Paul taught salvation without works (Titus 3:5Romans 4:6Ephesians 2:8-9). If you have been grafted in you are no longer a Gentile but now apart, Both Peter and Paul have their place in holy scripture. If Paul preached the same gospel why would he have to communicate it to them? Where Paul uses Abraham as an example of justification by faith (Romans 4:1-16; Galatians 3:6-9), the epistle of James counters that Abraham's faith was demonstrated in his works (2:21-24). 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 the leaders of the Jerusalem church came together, three speeches were given: one by Peter (cf. Believing is faith as being persuaded that what is said is true. Below are the differences between the gospels and Apostleship's of Peter and Paul. It was, so to speak, an isolated event, rich with implications, but with no new doctrinal revelations. That order is clearly foreign to most Bible students today. They were right to concentrate on prayer and the ministry of the word. Paul is known to us as the apostle of grace, but Peter was an apostle of grace too. Look at what happens in the last half of Galatians 2. They therefore thought they had the right to establish standards for the Gentiles who would be saved. The Feast of Saints Peter and Paul is an opportunity to reflect on why these two men are in heaven. This shows us how differences remain even in unity. 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.". Salvation sent to Gentiles through Paul: the Apostle of the Gentiles. In the New Testament, when but one leader is dominant, and exclusively followed, this is rebuked (1 Corinthians 1). Their marked differences in personality and in methods of thought make a comparison of the types which they represent at once a difficult and a fascinating task. Peter's gospel faded away as Israel was diminished, and is not the gospel that is preached today. Both Peter and Paul were ordained of God to preach the gospel. There was no controversy on his. I don't know how long its goin. He was so intimidated by them that he acted hypocritically. SUPPLEMENTAL: A CLOSER LOOK AT GALATIANS CHAPTERS 1 AND 2 Two primary passages that clearly differentiate between Peter's ministry and Paul's ministry are Galatians chapters 1 and 2. The principle of plurality is necessary because individuals are fallible. So far as Lukes account is concerned, the first missionary journey was completely independent of the church in Jerusalem. Our final authority is the Word of God. Peter was the Apostle to the Jews. Ultimately, we are accountable to God, and there are times when we must obey God rather than men. 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). He says in the very 1st verse of the 1st chapter that he was an "apostle not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father who raised him from the dead." Peter and works: Peter preached works as necessary for salvation in order to enter the kingdom (Acts 10:351 Peter 1:151 Peter 2:92 Peter 1:10-11). 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). Yes, Paul was very defensive regarding his apostleship. It was with no Stoic hardness that he resisted their entreaties. Those who believed their gospels are in Christ. Peters explanation of the events leading up to his visit to the home of Cornelius, along with his description of what took place as he preached, was too convincing and compelling for the Jerusalem Jewish church leaders to deny. As in Jayne . Acts 15:13-21). Can You Match These Saints to Their Weird Patronages? Peter was not a particularly gifted speaker, and it was not until after Pentecost that he became a more prominent orator (see Acts 2:14-41). Peter and heaven: Peter taught that Israel would receive the kingdom on earth ( Luke 9:2 Luke 9:6 2 Peter 1:11 Acts 2:30). Its existence would take much of the pleasure out of my sin, because I would know that someday I will have to pay the price. In chapters 3-5, Peter and John are the dominant personalities among the apostles. Paul preaches the gospel by which we are saved today. Their GOSPLE was IDENTICAL . Peter could do nothing else than to baptize them with water (Acts 10:47-48). You can then take a stand on these simple, precious, timeless Bible truths, truths hidden by religious tradition and theological speculation! 11 And He gave some [as] apostles, and some [as] prophets, and some [as] evangelists, and some [as] pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ; 13 until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a mature man, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fulness of Christ (Ephesians 4:11-13, emphasis mine). As an unbeliever, Paul was an extremist and hardly less as a Christian. Peter and Paul did not preach the same gospel messages. Peter taught the gospel of the kingdom (Luke 9:2Luke 9:62 Peter 1:11). It examines the relationship between Peter and Paul, as described in the New Testament.To . Paul was a well-travelled man of the world, a man who knew more than one language or culture. This was as far as I got in this thread. Copyright EpicPew. Chuck and I frequently talk on the phone, and as we finish our conversation, he ends by saying, Appreciate ya.. Israel would rule and reign with Jesus for a thousand year period (, ). Remember, this is Peters closing punch linewords which have much to say to us. Those who claim to get direct orders only from God may find the source of their guidance other than divine. Our text might seem to put the final nail in the coffin of such a theory, but this is hardly the case. Peter preached to Israel repentance and baptism for the remission of sins (Acts 2:38). He has two B.A.s from the University of Maryland - College Park, an M.A. Peter was neither bound by law nor the traditions being promoted by the Judaizers, but by his separation from the Gentiles he was supporting the idea that the Gentiles should be. Peter preached the receiving of the Holy Ghost to enable Israel to enter the kingdom (Jeremiah 31:33 Acts 2:33 Acts 2:38). They were outside the religious system; Paul was from within. Don't compare yourselves to Paul correcting Peter. Consider the following ways Peters reference here to Paul applies to the church and to individual saints. Those who believed their gospels are in Christ. Peter preached about the God of all grace revealing his grace through a Savior (1 Pet. Paul's Apostleship: Paul was persecuting the church of God before being converted. Peter preached that the resurrection of Christ gave Israel assurance of that coming kingdom because Christ was raised to sit on the throne of David in that prophetic kingdom (1 Peter 1:3 Acts 3:25 Acts 2:30). Jesus did not choose just one apostle, but twelve. 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). Peter was the first pope (see Matthew 16:18), while Paul never served as pope. You're wrong." We have to remember that Paul probably used to feel the say way as Peter did. Paul presents his most passionate defense of his authority based on his revelations from Jesus and his mystical experiences. But they are also a reminder of the depth of our relationship which has developed over the years. And by his actions, Peter influenced others to do likewise. If Acts description of the relationship between Paul and Peter and the other disciples/apostles, leaves us troubled concerning the apostles response to the Jewish heretics and the all too closely related legalistic Jewish Christians, Pauls words in Galatians 1 and 2 do little to give us comfort concerning this situation. For example, when a husband (like myself) finds it impossible to understand my wifes point of view, it is not really because she has failed to communicate clearly, but because I am not receptive to the message. Peter was primarily the Apostle to Israel (Galatians 2:8). Peter believed that Jesus really had appeared to Paul on the road to Damascus and was using Paul as an essential part of his plan to bring the whole world to know God. Paul was primarily the Apostle to Gentiles (Romans 11:132 Timothy 1:11). Peter, James, John, Jesus in His earthly ministry, and all the other apostles of Israel do not use the term "the Church the Body of Christ." Paul did not preach a dead works faith . This should come as no surprise. (3) Closely related to the principle of plurality is the principle of accountability. Those who were chosen to write Scripture reveal not only what is consistent with earlier texts of Scripture, and the writings of their inspired contemporaries (e.g. Peter could remember Jesus as a teacher and a . Peter's Apostleship was diminishing after Paul was converted. Paul Preached to Jews I don't know how long its going to take some folks to realize , they preached ONLY ONE GOSPLE. Peter was called to be the 'rock' of the Church while Paul was commissioned to take the message of Jesus to the gentiles. )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). 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. 17 AND HE CAME AND PREACHED PEACE TO YOU WHO WERE FAR AWAY, AND PEACE TO THOSE WHO WERE NEAR; 18 for through Him we both have our access in one Spirit to the Father. 9 As we have said before, so I say again now, if any man is preaching to you a gospel contrary to that which you received, let him be accursed (Galatians 1:6-9). He knew Jesus personally, had worked with him, and was directly familiar with his precepts. Israel would be a light for salvation unto the Gentile nations that would enter the kingdom (Isaiah 60:3). There are many churches of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in England and throughout Europe. Peter preached that Israel received the new covenant by the crucifixion and shed blood of Jesus (Matthew 26:28 1 Peter 1:2 1 Peter 1:19 Acts 3:18 1 Peter 2:24 Acts 3:25). When Peter withdrew his fellowship from the Gentile saints and associated himself only with the Jews, he identified himself with the error they embraced and the self-righteousness in which they gloried. Peter, one of the Lord Jesus' very own disciples, saw the Lord and walked with Him for some time. And certainly they were reluctant to believe that Gentiles should be evangelized (Acts 10-11). Peter began preaching Jesus as the Messiah as early as Pentecost of 30 AD, only 50 days after Jesus' crucifixion. The account of his participation takes nine verses (13-21). 1 And some men came down from Judea and [began] teaching the brethren, Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved. 2 And when Paul and Barnabas had great dissension and debate with them, [the brethren] determined that Paul and Barnabas and certain others of them should go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and elders concerning this issue (Acts 15:1-2). 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. Paul preaches the gospel by which we are saved today. But God has so structured His church that He also speaks to a saint through other saints. We should learn from the example of Peter and Paul to inspire us to follow the Lord readily and courageously. The participation of Paul and Barnabas is recorded in but one verse (12) in this chapter. Paul and St. Peter were the leaders of the early Church, yet they were so very different-both in body and mind. These were of the circumcision party. Israel under the old covenant promises was promised to be a holy nation, a kingdom of kings and priests to rule over the Gentile nations with Christ (, ). Both Peter and Paul were ordained of God to preach the gospel. 4:1-8; Gal. They would, however, say some statements have full divine authority. 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). Here are the comparisons and contrasts of the Apostle Paul: A. 77 I am tempted to think these legalistic brethren were a bit hypocritical as they seem to have strongly insisted that the Gentile converts be circumcised in order to be saved when they were in Antioch. Peter and Pauls conversions were very different, but very well known. The amazing thing, of course, is not that Paul argued openly with . As you know from the Scriptures, it did not produce the desired result. They ultimately gave their lives for the Lord by being martyred in Rome around AD 64 under the harsh persecutions by the Emperor Nero. It is most interesting to note who played the dominant role as this decision was reached. Paul in his epistles reveal the mysteries and doctrine for the church today. Paul writes in Galatians 2:11, "When Cephas (Peter) came to Antioch, I accused him to his face, for he was clearly in the wrong.". This led to a number of conversations related to biblical decision-making. Paul was from Tarsus, in modern-day Turkey. A rift develops between these two factions of Judaism in Acts 6 due to the perception at least that the Hellenistic Jewish widows were getting second-class treatment compared to the native Hebrew widows (Acts 6:1). In my previous post I raised the question of whether Jesus and Paul represent fundamentally the same religion or not. 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 Matthew 16:16 Acts 4:12 Acts 2:36 John 20:31). 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). and its the same and its the ONLY GOSPLE that can save a man . Just how many of the twelve actually authored a New Testament book? Paul and the resurrection: Paul taught that Christ was risen for our justification (Romans 4:25). I believe the apostles did the right thing. No one member of the church should dare think of himself independently of the rest of the church (1 Corinthians 12:12-21). "But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter; (For he that wrought . With the arrival of these men from James, Peters conduct suddenly changed. Israel under the old covenant promises was promised to be a holy nation, a kingdom of kings and priests to rule over the Gentile nations with Christ (Revelation 1:6Exodus 19:6Revelation 5:10). Origen suggested ordering the New Testament books in such a way that the Epistles of Paul came last, being the culmination of the apostles' writings. To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus. in 1971. The Spirit of God spoke to and through the leaders of the church at Antioch, and Barnabas and Paul were sent out (Acts 13:1-4). There were significant differences between Peter and Paul. 15:14). Indeed, Peter looks upon Paul as a brotherand ever further stillPaul is a beloved brother. Peter preached the receiving of the Holy Ghost to empower Israel to enter the kingdom (Luke 24:49Acts 1:8 Acts 2:33 Acts 2:38). We could sum up Peters words concerning Paul and his letters with the following statements: (1) As Peter has been speaking of those who are false teachers, his words here are intended to inform us Paul is not to be considered one of them. Peter and Paul: What was their Relationship? Paul reviews the basis of the argument that he had made to Peter and the rest of the church at Antioch during that confrontation. It was Paul who was ordained to write the clearest definition of the gospel in the Word of God, as found in the Book of Romans. Paul was the perfect counterpart to Peter and the other apostles. He adhered to his purpose, but it was as with a broken heart. From Peters words in our text, we may infer that Pauls writings were already being collected. Paul in his epistles reveal the mysteries and doctrine for the church today. Paul and the church: Paul taught the church as the body of Christ, a new creature where there was neither Jew or Gentile (Galatians 6:15 Galatians 3:28 Ephesians 2:14).
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