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Subject: Paul our pattern to follow, not Jesus? |
Bible Note: Hi Bereaniam, Welcome to the Forum. I believe I understand your position and the distinction you are making. And yes, Paul is our pattern- as he imitates Christ (1 Cor. 11:1). I'm very familiar with the Dispensational/Pauline view as I attended a Berean Church here in the NW for a number of years. I also understand it's Pauline emphasis and focus as opposed to the Gospels and OT. I've read Stam's "Things That Differ" as well as many works of J.C O'Hair and E.W. Bullinger. I would term Romans as "The Theology of the NT" as it needs to be rightly understood to make sense of scripture. Paul's writings need to be viewed in the scope of progressive revelation. I tend not to be as dogmatic in embracing Dispensationalism (and Ultra-Dispensationalism) as I once was. Not that I disagree with many of it's tenets, but I've found we have more to agree with in regards to sound doctrine- Orthodoxy than we have to split hairs about:-). Feel free to check out my user profile should you feel so inclined. I trust you'll find your journey on the Forum edifying and beneficial. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |