Posted on 06/07/2013 10:30:42 AM PDT by DaveMSmith
Christianity is a religion that expects fundamental change in people. We become disciples and the Master’s expectation is mastery.
Paul was the instrument of God for a good half of the New Testament. So, of course scripture attributed to Paul is relied upon quite frequently. Is it red letter scripture, meaning the words of Jesus Christ himself? No.
You’ll find nothing but validation, confirmation and reinforcement of those Red letter words from Paul, though. He was a great teacher and a great Christian who knew sin, knew it well, having sinned greatly against believers of Jesus Christ before his encounter on the road to Damascus.
One of the most eloquent, thrilling passages in the New Testament to me comes from Paul How anyone can read I Corinthians 15 and fail to be moved and inspired is beyond me.
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+15&version=KJV
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