They acknowledged with some measure of surprise that God was actually saving Gentiles as well as Jews. There were significant differences between Peter and Paul. In John 21:15-19 we read that the Lord Himself entrusted the care of the flock to Peter. I believe this is precisely the policy the Jerusalem saints (including their leaders) wanted. Paul in his epistles reveal the mysteries and doctrine for the church today. St. Paul was educated. Here is the truth which God revealed through Paul to the church (including the at least initially reluctant and later forgetful apostles): 11 Therefore remember, that formerly you, the Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by the so-called Circumcision, [which is] performed in the flesh by human hands 12 [remember] that you were at that time separate from Christ, excluded from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. As you know from the Scriptures, it did not produce the desired result. Having already stated that no Scripture is a matter of private interpretation, he indicates it should carry the weight of the collective study and contemplation of the church (1 Peter 1:20-21). 4:1-8; Gal. Often a leader who has been given singular power will fall into error and sin, for he is also often considered above and beyond rebuke. Paul, mentioned briefly for his part in the . Q. 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. Very, very little. $14.95. Paul and heaven: Paul taught the church seated with Christ in heavenly places (Ephesians 2:6). I fear the distinction of Peter as the apostle to the circumcision and Paul as the apostle to the Gentiles is equivalent to the Supreme Court decision which established what has become known as the policy of separate but equal (Plessy v. Ferguson, 1898). Daniel and Jeremiah, Daniel 9:2; Peter and Paul, 2 Peter 3:15-16), but they were also privileged to reveal that which goes beyond the writings of the others and yet remains fully consistent with Scripture. I got a title for your next post . Paul Fishermen Pharisee Had a Roman father Was trained to be a speaker Celibate Ministry was an outreach and evangelistic approach changed his name from Saul to Paul Tent maker Disciple Had a Jewish father Was not trained to be a speaker Married Ministry was to the Jewish nation in Judea walked with Jesus for 3 years while on Earth. When Peter was divinely directed to the house of Cornelius where he preached the gospel, it would seem the whole church (or at least a good representation from the church) was present when Peter made his defense, accompanied by the six men who went with him and witnessed the salvation of these Gentiles (Acts 11:12, 18). Both Peter and Paul were ordained of God to preach the gospel. Here Jesus words in Matthew 23:1-3 come into focus, and here Pauls obedience to the council given him in Acts 21 makes sense. I doubt Peter was surprised by this charge. This shows us how differences remain even in unity. Even those men whom God chose to author Scripture are inter-dependent on the other authors of Scripture. Peter and the others were untrained and ignorant men (Acts 4:13), while Paul was a man of great learning. He was saved and discipled independently of them. Copyright 1999-2022 Worthy Christian Forums - A division of Worthy Ministries. Paul's first line of defense is the demonstration of the divine character of his office and of his message. Salvation, as Paul elsewhere demonstrates, is "by grace" and "through faith" ( Eph. The only requirements of the Gentile believers were these: 28 For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us to lay upon you no greater burden than these essentials: 29 that you abstain from things sacrificed to idols and from blood and from things strangled and from fornication; if you keep yourselves free from such things, you will do well. But I am more inclined to think Peter means that false teachers distort the texts they do not like, ones they do not want to understand at face value so they can avoid changing their thinking and their lifestyle. Therefore I refuse to believe in hell, and any passage in Scripture which says there is a hell is too vague, too obscure, or inconsistent with too many other texts.. That is different groups, not different gospels. Paul was primarily the Apostle to Gentiles (Romans 11:132 Timothy 1:11). Peter and the church: Peter preached to Israel (Acts 3:12). The author of Scripture claims or implies his epistle is divinely inspired and authoritative (see, for example, 1 Corinthians 14:37-38). This causes a big dispute between Paul and these Judaizers. The salvation of a large number of Gentiles and the birth of predominantly Gentile churches brought a defensive reaction from the Jewish brethren, who were Pharisees and had not yet renounced this as Paul had done (see Philippians 3:1ff. Peter and Paul had both been great sinners. 2) Is it being suggested Paul did not preach justification unto eternal life by believing in the name of Jesus, by believing Jesus is Christ the Son of God? 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). Paul and works: Paul taught salvation without works (Titus 3:5Romans 4:6Ephesians 2:8-9). Standing on the Promises--A Study of 2 Peter. Paul was Gods chosen instrument to define, proclaim, and protect the gospel. Robert L. (Bob)Deffinbaugh graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary with his Th.M. Philip, one the seven deacons selected in Acts 6 (verse 5), began to emerge as an evangelist (see Acts 21:8) and was used of God to win large numbers of the Samaritans to faith in Christ (Acts 8:5-13). 1) What is the difference between believing and faith? The principle of plurality applies not only to the origination of Scripture (authorship) but also to its recognition and interpretation. Below are the differences between the gospels and Apostleship's of Peter and Paul. For a long time, I have understood Peters phrase, some things hard to understand,76 to refer to some perplexing texts which are hard to interpret like this one: 29 Otherwise, what will those do who are baptized for the dead? Acts 15:7-11), one by Paul and Barnabas that was not recorded (cf. 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). When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question. Paul is the only person in the Bible who uses the term "the Church the Body of Christ" (1 Corinthians 12:13; Ephesians 1:22-23; et al.) When men are saved, they are saved by faith in Christ, apart from good works. Those who believed their gospels are in Christ. As Paul will demonstrate in Romans 9-11, the Old Testament clearly foretold this, and so did our Lord. Peter's Apostleship: His Apostleship was commanded by Jesus Christ along with the other eleven disciples before Paul. He was an excellent writer and an intellectual. Paul Preached to Jews It was with no Stoic hardness that he resisted their entreaties. It was the Hellenistic Jews like Philip, Paul, and Barnabas who were on the cutting edge of Gentile evangelism. Israel would be a light for salvation unto the Gentile nations that would enter the kingdom (Isaiah 42:6). From Peters words in our text, we may infer that Pauls writings were already being collected. Paul's gospel: Paul taught the gospel of the uncircumcision (Galatians 2:7). And in his writing to the saints in his two epistles, Peter is ministering to many Gentiles. And the leadership and initiative was not from the Jerusalem apostles, but from men like Barnabas and Paul and other Hellenistic Jews (see Acts 13:1f.). However this does not address why Paul would need to communicate the gospel he was preaching if it was the same gospel preached by Jesus and the twelve (Galatians 2:2). He knew Jesus personally, had worked with him, and was directly familiar with his precepts. Israel would rule and reign with Jesus for a thousand year period (Revelation 20:6). the gospel of the kingdom and the gospel of grace. 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. Peter and Paul never taught the same gospel. Paul and the resurrection: Paul taught that Christ was risen for our justification (Romans 4:25). He adhered to his purpose, but it was as with a broken heart. The answer, in part, is that one man cannot have full authority because he is a sinner like all other men. In response to the salvation of the Samaritans, the Jerusalem apostles sent Peter and John to Samaria, where they laid hands on the believers who received the Holy Spirit (8:14-17). He was so intimidated by them that he acted hypocritically. 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 showing someone the difference between the 12 Apostles and the Apostle Paul the best place to go in the Scriptures is the Prison Epistles of Paul written after the Acts period, for in them THERE ARE FAR MORE DIFFERENCES., THAN SIMILARITIES, which we will show in our next article. Peter along with his brother, Andrew was the first of Jesus twelve original disciples to follow him. Copyright EpicPew. Where Paul says believers are justified by faith rather than by works of the law, the epistle of James replies that "faith, apart from works, is dead" (2:17). "The intense sensitiveness of St. Paul's nature shows itself in every syllable. Paul believed that Peter really was the visible head of the Church on earth and trusted his final decisions. Yes it is identifying different gospels to different groups otherwise it would say the gospel to the circumcision or the gospel to the uncircumcision. Gentiles had to come through Israel and it's covenants to be added to the church (, Paul and the church: Paul taught the church as the body of Christ, a new creature where there was neither Jew or Gentile (, Peter and heaven: Peter taught that Israel would receive the kingdom on earth (, Paul and heaven: Paul taught the church seated with Christ in heavenly places (. He taught their reward was stored in heaven but not in heaven (1 Peter 1:4). (Acts 15:2 KJV). On the other hand Peter was robust; he is portrayed as having a commanding physique. There, it was James who carried the day. And yet the apostles were not those on the cutting edge of evangelism, especially among the non-Jews (i.e. 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). Man, Oh Man, Catechism in a Year Podcast is Right Around the Corner! Peter and the resurrection: Peter preached the gospel of the circumcision (Galatians 2:7). Paul and St. Peter were the leaders of the early Church, yet they were so very different-both in body and mind. In Acts 6, things begin to change as the leadership of the church begins to shift from the native Hebrews (those Jews born in Israel) to the Hellenistic Jews (those Jews born elsewhere whose native language and culture was foreign). Peter was one of the three in the inner circle of our Lord (Peter, James, and John). James nor paul contradicted each other . Separate, but equal, was simply not good enough. No one member of the church should dare think of himself independently of the rest of the church (1 Corinthians 12:12-21). Peter (Acts 1-12) Paul (Acts 13-28) Witness to Risen Christ. Each of the twelve disciples, hand-picked by Jesus, followed Him in life. Paul was right in his teaching in Ephesians 2 and 3. Peter serves as a chief eyewitness. The Book of Acts portrays a very interesting relationship between Peter and Paul. Gentiles had to come through Israel and it's covenants to be added to the church (Exodus 12:48Acts 11:1); Gentiles had to believe the preaching of the word delivered to Israel as preached by Peter (Acts 13:48). When Peter taught the kingdom gospel at Pentecost, Saul was rejecting the Messiah. (Chart 1) Both Peter and Paul do many of the same things and experience many of the same problems in Acts. Paul had little contact with the apostles or with the Jerusalem church leaders, especially in the early years after his conversion (Galatians 1:17-19). Israel would be a light for salvation unto the Gentile nations that would enter the kingdom (Isaiah 60:3). (4) All of Pauls collected epistles are the inspired Word of God. 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. We will seek to show that the Peter of the Gospels, and even the Peter of the Book of Acts, would not write the things concerning Paul written in these closing verses of his second epistle. Look at what happens in the last half of Galatians 2. Peter and Paul did not preach the same gospel messages. Much of the communication gap between opposing viewpoints, between mates, between generations, is simply a refusal to hear the other side for fear we might have to admit it is true or we might have to change. Paul's gospel: Paul taught the gospel of the uncircumcision (Galatians 2:7). 8 But even though we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you a gospel contrary to that which we have preached to you, let him be accursed. Paul's Justification: Paul taught justification unto eternal life by the cross (1 Corinthians 1:18Galatians 6:14Colossians 1:20). Peter's gospel faded away as Israel was diminished and is not the gospel that is preached today. Jesus, before he died, called it the gospel of the kingdom and people began to repent and to be in anticipation of the Messiah, some even knowing it was Jesus. (1) The principle of human fallibility. The advice given to Paul in Acts 21 was that of James and all the elders (21:18). Peter's Apostleship was . Paul was the Apostle to the gentiles. Our final authority is the Word of God. THAT is the gospel . Our text might seem to put the final nail in the coffin of such a theory, but this is hardly the case. And yet James is the one who seems to carry the greatest weight among the Jerusalem brethren. Both Peter and Paul were ordained of God to preach the gospel. They therefore thought they had the right to establish standards for the Gentiles who would be saved. Peter was the first pope (see Matthew 16:18), while Paul never served as pope. Peter dominates the gospel stories, and Paul, who converts to Christianity much later, dominates the rest of the New Testament with his prolific letter writing. Israel would rule and reign with Jesus for a thousand year period (Revelation 20:6). Peter was a fisherman by trade, while Paul was a tentmaker. ). Their ancient cities are still standing Peter was from Galilee, in modern-day Israel. Paul and heaven: Paul taught the church seated with Christ in heavenly places (Ephesians 2:6). James nor paul contradicted each other . Indeed, Peter looks upon Paul as a brotherand ever further stillPaul is a beloved brother. Peter preached forgiveness of sin at the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ (Acts 3:19). I do hope that's not what you intend to argue because I can find about a dozen places in Paul's epistles where Paul preached belief in the name of Jesus. Peter's letters almost read like Paul's letters exactly even addresses females hair / even though Peter's audience was different I still hold that he did not have a unique message that was any different than Paul's. Ak Richardson did a piece about this subject disputing the Hyper or Mid Acts dispensationalism of Grace Ambassadors . The main similarity between the two messages exists in the person of the Lord Jesus . And you will notice here the order of the two apostles to the Gentiles is listed in the reverse: Barnabas and Paul. This is also the order of the two names in verse 25, part of the text of the letter the Council sent out to the Gentile churches. Peter is central in approximately the first half ( Acts 1-12 ), being phased out after that and mentioned for the last time for the important role he had at the Jerusalem Council (15:7-11, cf. The gospel makes equals of every saint, for the only righteousness which will get a man to heaven is Christs righteousness, received by faith, apart from works. But even Peter was not above rebuke, and his words concerning Paul reflect the impact of Pauls words of admonition and correction. Peter's Apostleship was diminishing after Paul was converted. In some ways the Jerusalem saints and their leaders seem to be more tolerant of the false brethren than they do of their Gentile brethren, or of men like Paul and Barnabas and others who preach to the Gentiles. Even though these two men travelled in different circles, Peter and Paul did encounter one another from time to time. "to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery" Ephesians 3:9, Learn Mid-Acts Dispensational Right Division. Below are the differences between the gospels and Apostleship's of Peter and Paul. Paul did not treat Peter the way that the papal critics treat Francis. 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). However, Paul did not come to follow Jesus until well after Jesus earthly ministry had already concluded. Israel would inherit the promise of the Davidic kingdom on earth (, ). St. Paul was short; he was not a great speaker and he had some health problems. They were outside the religious system; Paul was from within. This particular lesson focuses on Peters endorsement of Paul and his epistles. Peter preached forgiveness of sin at the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ (Acts 3:19). He distanced himself from the Gentile believers, and this out of fear for the party of the circumcision (2:12). Peter's gospel faded away as Israel was diminished, and is not the gospel that is preached today. Some differences among Christians, especially in regard to their understanding of the Scriptures, are not matters of great eternal importance. 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). If It Is During The Millennium How Will There Not Be Pain And Tears When The Devil Is Released To Deceive The Nations? Paul simply means here that he was entrusted with the gospel for outreach to the Gentile nations whilst Peter was entrusted with the gospel for his work among the Jews. While Peter is prominent in the first part of Acts, Paul clearly dominates the latter portion of the book. Even though we have come this far, we are only just beginning to grasp the point Peter strives to make with its implications. the statement, the premise, is false, and is contrary to all Scripture as revealed by Yahuweh through Yahushua. It was the Judiazers who were telling the Gentiles that in addition to faith in Christ they also had to keep the Law of Moses. Paul and the resurrection: Paul taught that Christ was risen for our justification (Romans 4:25). 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). We know the Jerusalem Council decided that keeping the Law was impossible for the Jews and that striving to do the works of the Law could only condemn and not save (Acts 15:10-11). What SHE said . Stephens preaching was powerfully underscored by the signs and wonders God performed through him (6:8-10), and his death was the catalyst which brought about a great persecution against the saints in Jerusalem, prompting all except the apostles to flee the city (Acts 8:1). (3) Closely related to the principle of plurality is the principle of accountability. Our conviction also is that Peters words reflect not only Pauls apostolic authority, but also Peters acknowledgment of the tremendous impact Paul had on the church and on the gospel. Copyright 1999-2022 Worthy Christian Forums - A division of Worthy Ministries. You're wrong." We have to remember that Paul probably used to feel the say way as Peter did. Paul taught salvation to all freely by faith in Christ apart from the covenants of Israel, and apart from keeping the law (Romans 9:4Romans 3:28Galatians 2:19). Paul did preach Jesus as the Son of God, but justification unto eternal life was based on the death, burial, and resurrection. This disagreement between Paul and Barnabas was not over any doctrinal matter, but it was a personal issue. They would, however, say some statements have full divine authority. He argued that "false brethren" (Galatians 2:4) had "bewitched" (Galatians 3:1) the Galatian churches, and he fears that he has become their enemy (Galatians 4:16). 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). They wanted Jewish churches and Gentile churches. One of these items ships sooner than the other. Design byPerceptions Design Studio. One can hardly envision this Peter of the Gospels welcoming Paul into the circle of the apostles with open arms. Peter and the resurrection: Peter preached the gospel of the circumcision (Galatians 2:7). 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. 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. Remember, this is Peters closing punch linewords which have much to say to us. Not only is the recognition of a certain work of Scripture a matter for a plurality, but its interpretation also calls for plurality. 7 But on the contrary, seeing that I had been entrusted with the gospel to the uncircumcised, just as Peter [had been] to the circumcised 8 (for He who effectually worked for Peter in [his] apostleship to the circumcised effectually worked for me also to the Gentiles), 9 and recognizing the grace that had been given to me, James and Cephas and John, who were reputed to be pillars, gave to me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, that we [might go] to the Gentiles, and they to the circumcised.
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