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NASB | Acts 9:15 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; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 9:15 But the Lord said to him, "Go, for this man is a [deliberately] chosen instrument of Mine, to bear My name before the Gentiles and kings and the sons of Israel; |
Bible Question: I have my own opinions of this but am curious what others think. Is it possible that much of what Paul wrote about marriage/divorce/relationships are much more than him trying to teach worldly issues. And could those teachings be used more correctly to show us our relationship to Christ. I feel that so much importance is place on his the "terms" he used in his writtings that we sort of "miss the point" he was making? |
Bible Answer: Dear James: I believe that from Acts 9:15 we see that Saul of Tarsus who became Paul "was a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings and the children of Israel" V15 Truth from God has always been progressive. In the case of the church age brought in by Christ at Calvarys cross, we find that after his resurrection there is much which his apostles must learn. Hence, the promise of the Holy Spirit "who would lead them into all truth." It was Paul,s privilege to impart much of the doctrine which applies to the new testament church and to individual Christians as to their place and responsibility in Christ. Paul was led by the Spirit of God and taught by Christ himself as found in 1 Cor. 11:23. Although Paul was not present at the last supper, we find that he is putting in order the Lord's supper. We find that some things Paul gives by commandment, whereas in other cases he speaks by permission and gives his own mind on certain issues. I believe in the inspiration of all scripture and would not place the writings of Paul above the writings of the other apostles who were also Spirit taught. I am not sure of what you mean by missing the point. Peace Robert Nicholson |
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