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How long did Paul train before he began his ministry?

There were at least 2 elements of Paul’s training. His training at the feet of Gamaliel (Acts 22:3) according to the strict manner of the law of the Jews. The revelation of the Gospel directly from Jesus Christ (Gal 1:12), most probably in Arabia. Probably his training with Gamaliel would have been concluded by the […]

If it’s OK for Christians to eat shellfish and pork then is it OK for Christians to commit sexual immorality?

All food permitted, before and after the Law of Moses Both before and after the Law of Moses God allowed people to eat anything. The instruction given to Noah was  “Everything that lives and moves about will be food for you.” (Genesis 9:3). During the period of the Law of Moses food was restricted for the […]

Can we rely on scripture?

Detailed question Why should we rely on scripture so much when written from Paul, such as Romans, Ephesians, Colossians? Wasn’t he just a human being who could have written on his own beliefs? The witness of the resurrection of Jesus Christ is at the foundation of Christian faith. In the first century the evidence was […]

Are Paul’s writings guidelines for the times or commands for us today?

Paul’s writings were instructions/guidelines/commands for the times and for now.  We know from 2 Tim 3:16-17 that All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,  (17)  that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work. Paul’s writings are Scripture, therefore […]