Follow Paul or Christ?

[Butch5]

We don't have the letters that were written to Paul to get the context of what is being said between him and the churches he's addressing. I also believe that many Christians don't do the historical research to get an understanding of what Paul is dealing with

Right on...and if some of Paul's writings were difficult to understand even back then, how much more difficult today?

Many Christians just don't have the skill set nor the time to delve into the history like a good pastor, and understandably so - that's why we have pastors.

That's why I think it's important to find a good verse by verse bible Church that can explain the historical, cultural and circumstantial context through biblical exposition....I mean, why wouldn't you?

Hi Core,

I agree. I wasn't able to find such a church near me, however, I did find one on line and that pastor has been an invaluable asset to my understanding of the Scriptures.

 

[PrivateTimm]

Here is a pretty good objective sorce on this. I've not read all the way through, but check it out. http://http://cicministry.org/commentary/issue108.htm

When you link you have to be sure that the "http://" already there does not get included. Here is the link again. Hyperdispensationalism and the Authority of Christ