Paul preaches the gospel by which we are saved today. There was no controversy on his. Paul did preach Jesus as the Son of God, but justification unto eternal life was based on the death, burial, and resurrection. 5He bent over and looked in at the strips of linen lying there but did not go in. Paul's thoughts have left their mark on Christianity, but it is Peter's personality that has moved Christian hearts. Nevertheless, the pressure applied by these lobbying legalizers never completely subsides. After his death, it's called the gospel of God, the gospel, and the gospel of Jesus Christ. We could sum up Peters words concerning Paul and his letters with the following statements: (1) As Peter has been speaking of those who are false teachers, his words here are intended to inform us Paul is not to be considered one of them. Paul too preached the Gospel of the Kingdom. Israel would inherit the promise of the Davidic kingdom on earth (Luke 1:32 Genesis 13:15). Passion of the Apostles Peter and Paul 5. But it was not said that this was necessary for salvation, as had been previously demanded. While I am no expert in the study of Catholicism, my understanding is that no Catholic leader would dare say the pope is sinless and his every word inerrant and authoritative. Look at what happens in the last half of Galatians 2. Indeed, they have a very clear purpose. Here is a very human figure, with real defects but great generosity; a man all of us can not merely admire, but to a degree can hope to imitate. Pauls writings are inspired, inerrant, and authoritative, but they must be considered in the context of the whole Bible. Each of the twelve disciples, hand-picked by Jesus, followed Him in life. This principle is derived not only from the history of Peter and Paul outlined previously, but from these words of Peter in our text: 15 Just as also our beloved brother Paul, according to the wisdom given him, wrote to you, 16 as also in all his letters, speaking in them of these things, in which are some things hard to understand, which the untaught and unstable distort, as they do also the rest of the Scriptures, to their own destruction (emphasis mine). Paul, an apostle that never met Jesus, went to meet Peter and James (Jesus' brother) on a first visit to Jerusalem. Your great learning is driving you mad (Acts 26:24). There is a world of difference between going against previous Scripture and going beyond it. 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). 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). Because we believe in progressive revelation, we expect later inspired writings to go beyond that revealed by earlier writers. These men are both in agreement in what they have written on many matters. 3:6-9 ). He was summarily called on the carpet to explain his actions. 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. 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 (. Pauls writings are completely consistent with the Old Testament Scriptures and with the New Testament Scriptures, but Paul was also privileged to reveal things which were not clear until this point in time. Yet a study of the Gospels reveals an interesting pattern. They were positively crushing to him. Below are the differences between the gospels and Apostleship's of Peter and Paul. "And the keeper of the prison awaking out of his sleep, and seeing the prison doors open, he drew out his sword, and would have killed himself, supposing that the prisoners had been fled." The Roman authority would have killed him if prisoners had escaped. (1) The principle of human fallibility. Salvation apart from the law; justification by faith alone in the cross work of Jesus Christ. Paul in his epistles reveal the mysteries and doctrine for the church today. The Martyrdom of Paul the Apostle and the Discovery of His Severed Head 2. Even in Acts this principle of plurality is evident in the partnered ministry of Peter and John, and later in the ministries of Paul and Barnabas and their missionary teams. When Paul wrote to the Galatian churches, he spoke first of those who are like the false teachers of 2 Peter 2 and 3 in that their gospel is not the true gospel, and their destiny does not seem to be heaven: 6 I am amazed that you are so quickly deserting Him who called you by the grace of Christ, for a different gospel; 7 which is [really] not another; only there are some who are disturbing you, and want to distort the gospel of Christ. Just how many of the twelve actually authored a New Testament book? Peter, on the other hand, is regarded as the apostle to the Jews, or more accurately, the apostle to the circumcised (2:7). Get document Get an original paper. "They constrain you to be circumcised," Paul wrote (Galatians 6:12). They looked upon Gentiles as sinners and upon themselves as saints (2:15). (5) The teachings of Paul do not disagree with those of Peter or the other apostles. Their presence is somehow always lingering in Jerusalem in particular, but also even in the Gentile churches. Peter was primarily the Apostle to Israel (Galatians 2:8). The Jews can claim no merit, they can take no credit, with respect to their salvation, and thus they are no better than Gentile saints. August 20, 2020 in Theology. When the Holy Spirit designated Barnabas and Paul as missionaries to the Gentile nations, His will was made known to the church leaders who collectively laid hands on them and sent them out (13:1-4). Paul and heaven: Paul taught the church seated with Christ in heavenly places (Ephesians 2:6). 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. 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). 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). Romans 3:26 Paul was raised up to offset the legalism not only of the heretics but also of the Jerusalem Jewish church leaders, including the apostles. Samaritans and Gentiles). It means anyone. There are dozens of reasons it is important to know the difference of Peter and Paul's ministries. Paul reminds Jewish Christians that they were not able to earn justification through law-keeping; rather, like the Gentile Christians, the Jewish believers, too, were justified by faith in Christ. When Peter first arrived, he associated freely with the Gentile saints, eating his meals with them. When the tomb was empty, Peter physically entered the tomb to confirm this fact (John 20). Two of the most well-known of these twelve, most believers would say, are very different: Judas and Simon Peter. But Paul pressed this error to its ultimate and most despicable rootsit was a denial of the gospel. Both Peter and Paul were ordained of God to preach the gospel. Peter was a fisherman by trade, while Paul was a tentmaker. Justification by faith that Christ died for our sins, was buried and rose again for complete salvation unto eternal life (1 Corinthians 15:1-4 Colossians 2:10). I no longer believe this is what Peter actually meant. Two in a sense that not they are contradicting with each other rather the Gospel of the Kingdom is meant for Israel and during the 7 years of . The difference between PETER and PAUL. It was only as a result of the rejection of the gospel by the Jews that Paul and Barnabas focused their attention on Gentile evangelism (Acts 13:44-52). Also he was the one who cut off the ear of the soldier that was arresting Jesus. Below are the differences between the gospels and Apostleship's of Peter and Paul. The Jerusalem Council did endorse Barnabas and Saul and disassociate themselves with those who had gone out to Antioch insisting that Gentile converts be circumcised. It was not as though Paul and Barnabas were neglecting the unsaved Jews, because they always sought to preach to the Jew first, and then to the Greeks (Romans 1:16). Peter and Paul: What was their Relationship? But even Peter was not above rebuke, and his words concerning Paul reflect the impact of Pauls words of admonition and correction. From the very beginning, tt was obvious that Peter would play a key role in the Gospels and a key role as a disciple of our Lord (see John 1:42). We see this issue in Acts 15. Indeed, two of the seven men selected to free up the apostles to minister the word were the ones who played a major role in carrying the gospel to the Gentiles. In many ways, they seem to stand apart form one another. Peter preached to Israel repentance and baptism for the remission of sins (Acts 2:38). Some unbelieving Jews opposed the preaching of the gospel; others sought to distort the gospel by insisting that Gentile converts be forced to submit to the Law of Moses as indicated by circumcision. 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. Peters] teaching. Peter's gospel: Peter preached remission of sins in the name of Jesus (Acts 10:43). The former was a born Jew. Jesus' followers, who were Jews, lived by Moses' Law. Basic to the structuring of the apostolic narrative in Acts is its focus on Peter and Paul. Peter's Apostleship was diminishing after Paul was converted. Paul was there for at least two years as a prisoner; and Peter may have resided for twelve months within its walls. 14 For He Himself is our peace, who made both [groups into] one, and broke down the barrier of the dividing wall, 15 by abolishing in His flesh the enmity, [which is] the Law of commandments [contained] in ordinances, that in Himself He might make the two into one new man, [thus] establishing peace, 16 and might reconcile them both in one body to God through the cross, by it having put to death the enmity. In my previous post I raised the question of whether Jesus and Paul represent fundamentally the same religion or not. Peter's Apostleship: His Apostleship was commanded by Jesus Christ along with the other eleven disciples before Paul. Paul and St. Peter were the leaders of the early Church, yet they were so very different-both in body and mind. 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. They seem strangely silent. Paul was right to rebuke Peter for his hypocrisy in Galatians 2. I doubt Peter was surprised by this charge. Lets look at their differences, not only because they are fascinating, but because they likewise draw us to meditate on how God is calling all of us to follow him. Did this in any way prompt James and John to seek the place of prominence at our Lords right and left hand (see Matthew 20:20-28)? In 1 Corinthians 15:5, Paul notes that Jesus was seen alive again by "Cephas," one of the nicknames of Peter that means "Rock." 4Both were running, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. Peter is to Paul in Acts what John the Baptist is to Jesus in the Gospels. If Paul preached the same gospel why would he have to communicate it to them? What a perfect balance Paul was to the other apostles. Paul and the resurrection: Paul taught that Christ was risen for our justification (Romans 4:25). In chapters 3-5, Peter and John are the dominant personalities among the apostles. He would not be intimidated or awe struck by those who were of high reputation (2:6). Copyright EpicPew. Peter and the eleven original disciples were preaching to Israel, while Paul was chosen to be the apostle to the Gentiles. They were right to concentrate on prayer and the ministry of the word. 3. He would rather offend his Gentile brethren than offend these legalists who might not even be saints. His input to the Jerusalem Council was not that of a spiritual heavyweight. Peter and Paul did not preach the same gospel messages. Peter learned much from Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, and so can his readers. 4:1-8; Gal. Despite their many differences, Peter and Paul both repented and truly followed the Lord, allowing their hearts to be converted to his will for the remainder of their lives, never denying him again. Robert L. (Bob)Deffinbaugh graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary with his Th.M. And these things were foretold. Paul was right in his teaching in Ephesians 2 and 3. I , DOUG, have been in error , But now I see clearly that they all preached the ONE SAME GOSPLE. Peter preached holiness, and to remain steadfast unto the coming of Jesus and his kingdom (2 Peter 3:17). Here are the comparisons and contrasts of the Apostle Paul: A. Peter and works: Peter preached works as necessary for salvation in order to enter the kingdom (Acts 10:35 1 Peter 1:15 1 Peter 2:9 2 Peter 1:10-11). It was from the Gentile church of Antioch and not Jerusalem that world-wide evangelism was purposefully begun (Acts 13:1-3). And by his actions, Peter influenced others to do likewise. Peter's gospel faded away as Israel was diminished, and is not the gospel that is preached today. Both Peter and Paul were ordained of God to preach the gospel. Even Peters words in John 21:20-21, his last exposure in the Gospel of John, seem to reveal a competitive spirit with respect to his fellow-disciples. Both mention the importance of faith and that we also have a responsibility to play in our ongoing daily relationship with God. Paul was the Apostle to the gentiles. Do Those Who Commit Suicide Go To Hell? The author of Scripture claims or implies his epistle is divinely inspired and authoritative (see, for example, 1 Corinthians 14:37-38). Their GOSPLE was IDENTICAL . 3So Peter and the other disciple started for the tomb. It was with no Stoic hardness that he resisted their entreaties. My concern here is James and the elders seem to have had too much interest in pacifying those who tended toward legalism. 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 . Paul was Gods divine provision to offset the prejudices and even the sins of the other apostles. ). 17 You therefore, beloved, knowing this beforehand, be on your guard lest, being carried away by the error of unprincipled men, you fall from your own steadfastness, 18 but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. These two words convey a lot more meaning to me than they would to others. And so in Acts 10, God orchestrated the visions of Cornelius and Peter, compelling Peter to go to the house of this Gentile where he then preached the gospel. They would have failed to fulfill their stewardship as apostles had they allowed the care of the widows to consume their time and energies. Peter very well was unable to read, while Paul was highly educated and an extensive writer (having given us thirteen of the twenty-seven books of the New Testament: Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 and 2 Thessalonians, 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon). Peter was primarily the Apostle to Israel (Galatians 2:8). "The intense sensitiveness of St. Paul's nature shows itself in every syllable. Paul and heaven: Paul taught the church seated with Christ in heavenly places (Ephesians 2:6). 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. (2) The principle of plurality. He had spent three years with Jesus. It was through the zeal of a few noble saints who could not keep the faith to themselves: 19 So then those who were scattered because of the persecution that arose in connection with Stephen made their way to Phoenicia and Cyprus and Antioch, speaking the word to no one except to Jews alone. The essence of the meaning of 'rob Peter to pay Paul' is the pointlessness of taking from one only to give to another who was similar. We are all to obey our leaders, to be in submission to those in authority, so long as there is no contradiction to a clear biblical imperative or truth. Some differences among Christians, especially in regard to their understanding of the Scriptures, are not matters of great eternal importance. So great was his learning that Festus said, Paul, you are out of your mind! After his conversion Paul was given revelations from the Lord Jesus Christ; Paul did not learn from any man including the twelve Apostles (Galatians 1:12). And yet James is the one who seems to carry the greatest weight among the Jerusalem brethren. Peter also had obscure texts in his writings which cause students of Scripture to scratch their heads (such as 1 Peter 3:18-22). There is only one gospel in the Bible. 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). 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). Those who believed their gospels are in Christ. Paul and works: Paul taught salvation without works (Titus 3:5Romans 4:6Ephesians 2:8-9). Peter and Paul, coming from vastly different backgrounds, holding different demeanors, nonetheless, in Christ, were able to come together as one. The main similarity between the two messages exists in the person of the Lord Jesus . Paul preaches the gospel by which we are saved today. A friend I met a number of years ago when our church hosted a Prison Fellowship Discipleship Seminar will graduate soon from Wheaton Bible College. If you read the entirety of chapter 15 you'll see that the apostles and the church came together to decide if the Gentiles needed to keep the Law. Peter, the rock, the disciple who was one of the three disciples most intimately associated with the Master, the one who preached the gospel so clearly and forcefully to the Jews at Pentecost and who also preached to the Gentiles at the home of Cornelius, now denies that very gospel. 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. Add both to Cart. Lenten Brother Francis for Kids on FORMED. Those whom Paul calls false brethren (Galatians 2:4) sought to compel Paul to have Titus circumcised. Peter was from Galilee, in modern-day Israel. On the other hand Peter was robust; he is portrayed as having a commanding physique. 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). After his conversion Paul was given revelations from the Lord Jesus Christ; Paul did not learn from any man including the twelve Apostles (, ). I don't know how long its goin. Paul seems to have to stand alone, along with Barnabas and Titus, in his confrontation with these legalistic Jewish heretics. Acts of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul 4. Promise of an heavenly position in Gods universal dominion. Some time ago, a liberal school of thought sought to show that Paul and Peter were arch rivals, and that the New Testament must be understood in light of their polarizing conflict. The church is not a mere collection of individuals. Apr 15, 2019. Nevertheless. It was not from Jerusalem that the purposeful evangelization of the Gentiles was commenced, but from Antioch. The answer, in part, is that one man cannot have full authority because he is a sinner like all other men. Israel would rule and reign with Jesus for a thousand year period (Revelation 20:6). When the leaders of the Jerusalem church came together, three speeches were given: one by Peter (cf. The first is the Acts of the Apostles, written after Paul's death, almost certainly by the same author who wrote St Luke's gospel . Below are the differences between the gospels and Apostleship's of Peter and Paul. The best that can be said of the Jerusalem church is they were on the lagging edge of Gentile evangelism, and they seemed to drag their feet in dealing decisively with the error of the legalists with whom they seemed to be too closely associated. Paul is regarded as such by Peter, and he should be so regarded by all the saints. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful to me for ministry.". Even those who possess the same gifts and similar callings are not given full power, but power to perform a portion of the task our Lord gave to His entire church. (2) Peters words indicate he wants us to regard Paul as more than a mere teacher: Paul is an apostle like he and the other disciples (or apostles) chosen by our Lord. Peter taught the gospel of the kingdom (Luke 9:2Luke 9:62 Peter 1:11). Peters explanation of the events leading up to his visit to the home of Cornelius, along with his description of what took place as he preached, was too convincing and compelling for the Jerusalem Jewish church leaders to deny. 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 (, ). (Acts 15:1 KJV). Copyright 1999-2022 Worthy Christian Forums - A division of Worthy Ministries. Show details. 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. When we have personality conflicts, though, things can seem messier. (Chart 1) Both Peter and Paul do many of the same things and experience many of the same problems in Acts. Israel would be a light for salvation unto the Gentile nations that would enter the kingdom (, Paul's gospel: Paul taught the gospel of the uncircumcision (, ). How much weight did Paul carry among these Jerusalem Jewish saints? Paul presents his most passionate defense of his authority based on his revelations from Jesus and his mystical experiences. 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. 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 10:43Matthew 16:16Acts 4:12 Acts 2:36John 20:31). SUMMARY OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PETER AND PAUL. At the end of their first missionary journey while Paul and Barnabas were in Antioch, some Jews came down from Judea insisting the only way a Gentile could be saved was to convert to Judaism, as well as to trust in Christ. This shows us how differences remain even in unity. Instead, it led to a riot and ultimately took Paul, in chains, to stand before Caesar in Rome. Even those with the same spiritual gift each have a unique calling and role to play (1 Corinthians 12:4-6). Peter's gospel: Peter preached remission of sins in the name of Jesus (Acts 10:43). It is most interesting to note who played the dominant role as this decision was reached. It was Peter who took the initiative to fill the vacancy among the apostles by selecting a new apostle from those in their midstfrom the candidates they put forward (Acts 1:15f.). and its the same and its the ONLY GOSPLE that can save a man . The Book of Acts portrays a very interesting relationship between Peter and Paul. Amen. Gentiles had to come through Israel and it's covenants to be added to the church (Exodus 12:48 Acts 11:1); Gentiles had to believe the preaching of the word delivered to Israel as preached by Peter (Acts 13:48). The principle of plurality applies not only to the origination of Scripture (authorship) but also to its recognition and interpretation. Why not just one apostle like Peter who could be the spokesman for God and a kind of pope? Here, as J. Vernon McGee used to say, the rubber meets the road.. 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. 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). The Silence of God (Sir Robert Anderson Library Series) by Sir Robert Anderson Paperback. Below are the six major issues of distinction between what Peter taught and what Paul taught. Why did our Lord choose twelve men to be his apostles? Paul was primarily the Apostle to Gentiles (Romans 11:132 Timothy 1:11). So much for those who preach or hold to a different gospel, but what of the apostles in Jerusalem? The participation of Paul and Barnabas is recorded in but one verse (12) in this chapter. They urged Paul to take their advice, and in so doing to put the minds of the more legalistic brethren at ease. This causes a big dispute between Paul and these Judaizers. They wanted apostles for the Jews and apostles for the Gentiles. Acts 15:12), and one by James (cf. He is declaring to his readers that Pauls epistles are the inspired Word of God. Peter, James, John, Jesus in His earthly ministry, and all the other apostles of Israel do not use the term "the Church the Body of Christ." By Revelation 21 Seems To Be After The Millennium Where It Says There Will Be No Pain Or Tears. He accused Peter of hypocrisy. Paul's first line of defense is the demonstration of the divine character of his office and of his message. No one member of the church should dare think of himself independently of the rest of the church (1 Corinthians 12:12-21). To devote most of their energies to the care and feeding of the widows was to fail to fulfil their stewardship as apostles. Q. 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. Paul and the resurrection: Paul taught that Christ was risen for our justification (Romans 4:25). These were of the circumcision party. The non-writing disciples not doubt supplied information for those who did write, and they also bore witness to the truth of what their colleagues wrote (see 1 Corinthians 15:5-7). Conversely, Peter does not just preach to Jews in Acts. Paul noted that Peter used to eat with the Gentiles, but when Jews came he . But Paul had the idea that Jesus' message must . Paul's gospel: Paul taught the gospel of the uncircumcision (Galatians 2:7). The account of his participation takes nine verses (13-21). It is the body of Christ. Paul writes just as also Peter has written. Another difference. This is not to say God let the native Hebrew apostles off the hook that easily. And yet the apostles were not those on the cutting edge of evangelism, especially among the non-Jews (i.e. 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. Q. Israel would inherit the promise of the Davidic kingdom on earth (Luke 1:32Genesis 13:15). If Acts description of the relationship between Paul and Peter and the other disciples/apostles, leaves us troubled concerning the apostles response to the Jewish heretics and the all too closely related legalistic Jewish Christians, Pauls words in Galatians 1 and 2 do little to give us comfort concerning this situation. Separate, but equal, was simply not good enough. 47. 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). Three times in the Book of Acts Sauls conversion is reported: the first time in the third person (Acts 9), the second and third times in the first person (Acts 22, 26). When they are, we should obey them if at all possible. 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). But there is only one Gospel and that is the Gospel that Jesus preached and that Gospel is the Gospel of the Kingdom, as found in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and also in John . 21 And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a large number who believed turned to the Lord (Acts 11:19-21). Below are the differences between the gospels and Apostleship's of Peter and Paul. Yes it is identifying different gospels to different groups otherwise it would say the gospel to the circumcision or the gospel to the uncircumcision. 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. - Catholicism Coffee | Catholicism Coffee 500 Apologies, but something went wrong on our end. He says in the very 1st verse of the 1st chapter that he was an "apostle not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father who raised him from the dead." Peter's gospel faded away as Israel was diminished and is not the gospel that is preached today. (Acts 15:2 KJV). 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). They were less than zealous to initiate the preaching of the gospel to Gentileseven after they acknowledged Gods purpose was to save the Gentiles, and even after the Lords commission to do so (see Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8). Instead I only want to see these next words in your next post . from Staffordshire University (England). Paul was primarily the Apostle to Gentiles (Romans 11:13 2 Timothy 1:11). This is actually one thing that makes them drastically different. Salvation and the law; justification by faith in Jesus as the Messiah accompanied by necessary works. We should learn from the example of Peter and Paul to inspire us to follow the Lord readily and courageously. When the church at Antioch was born, the church in Jerusalem sent Barnabas to minister to these new believers (11:22). Paul and the church: Paul taught the church as the body of Christ, a new creature where there was neither Jew or Gentile (Galatians 6:15 Galatians 3:28 Ephesians 2:14). Lastly, Peter denied the Lord when asked if he knew Him at the trial prior to Jesus' crucifixion. Bob was born and raised in a Christian home i More, Getting Spiritually Fit 1 ( Corinthians 9:24-27), Steps to Biblical Reconciliation (Luke 17:1-4; 2 Corinthians 5:15-21). Mark, Luke, James, Jude, and Paul (and the unnamed author of Hebrews) wrote the remaining New Testament books. It may not be the case that, as Peter Heylyn asserted, that the phrase arose from the borrowing of money from one church to . Peter and heaven: Peter taught that Israel would receive the kingdom on earth (Luke 9:2Luke 9:62 Peter 1:11Acts 2:30). Our friendship grew over the months as we talked nearly once a week when Chuck called from prison where he was still incarcerated. And yet peter was even sent to Cornelius a gentile and this is where its first recorded that the gentiles received the gospel . There, it was James who carried the day. He knew Jesus personally, had worked with him, and was directly familiar with his precepts. Peter preached to Israel repentance and baptism for the remission of sins (Acts 2:38). Both Peter and Paul were ordained of God to preach the gospel. One may presume that Peter and James did not trust this mysterious man, who suddenly, proclaims himself as an apostle. Chapters 1-12 focus on Peter as the main apostle to the Jews, and chapters 13-28 focus on Paul as the apostle to the Gentiles. Our friendship began with a shopping trip to buy a pair of shoes while he was on furlough. Our final authority is the Word of God. Both Peter and Paul were ordained of God to preach the gospel. St. Paul encouraged the Christians in unruly Corinth: "Now I commend you because you remember me in everything and maintain the traditions even as I delivered them to you" (1 . Paul's Argument - 2:15-21. Paul's gospel: Paul taught the gospel of the uncircumcision (Galatians 2:7). While Peter is prominent in the first part of Acts, Paul clearly dominates the latter portion of the book. Paul is (or should be) our beloved brother. The church collectively embracing an interpretation gives much more weight to that interpretation. Yes my dear loved sister this is true . Your answer was very good. "to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery" Ephesians 3:9, Learn Mid-Acts Dispensational Right Division. In Acts 2, filled with the Spirit, Peter stepped forward to preach the sermon at Pentecost (2:14f.). 1:10, 5:10). I don't know how long its going to take some folks to realize , they preached ONLY ONE GOSPLE. Did Paul and Peter preach the same gospel? They are willing to take the initiative in dealing with Paul, but not so willing to take on the legalists, indeed, even the Jewish heretics such as we saw in Acts 15:1. 14 Therefore, beloved, since you look for these things, be diligent to be found by Him in peace, spotless and blameless, 15 and regard the patience of our Lord to be salvation; just as also our beloved brother Paul, according to the wisdom given him, wrote to you, 16 as also in all his letters, speaking in them of these things, in which are some things hard to understand, which the untaught and unstable distort, as they do also the rest of the Scriptures, to their own destruction. James nor paul contradicted each other . After his conversion Paul was given revelations from the Lord Jesus Christ; Paul did not learn from any man including the twelve Apostles (Galatians 1:12). 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). 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). Bob is a pastor/teacher and elder at Community Bible Chapel in Richardson, Texas, and has contributed many of his Bible study series for use by the Foundation. 1 And some men came down from Judea and [began] teaching the brethren, Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved. 2 And when Paul and Barnabas had great dissension and debate with them, [the brethren] determined that Paul and Barnabas and certain others of them should go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and elders concerning this issue (Acts 15:1-2). Israel would rule and reign with Jesus for a thousand year period (Revelation 20:6). This should not have come to them as new revelation. One betrayed Jesus, the other would go on to be one of the most passionate apostles. James, the half-brother of our Lord, was not one of the twelve apostles. The same thing could be said for the Old Testament. Paul, however, saw that Peter slipped away from the truth of the Gospel of Christ. He taught their reward was stored in heaven but not in heaven (1 Peter 1:4). As in Jayne . (6) Pauls writings are inspired and authoritative in matters where he goes beyond that revealed by the other apostles, through whom God also revealed Scripture. To be saved, Gentiles do not have to embrace Judaism with its self-righteousness through law-keeping. Having come to the final verses of 2 Peter (2 Peter 3:13-18), our study of these verses will be carried out in three parts: (1) Peters endorsement of Pauls writings, (2) Peters warning of Scripture twisters. Paul was the perfect counterpart to Peter and the other apostles. Galatians 2:4) is not altogether clear. Paul and John represent the two most distinctive types of apostolic doctrine. They thus charged the congregation of believers to select seven men of high character and ability who would oversee this matter, leaving the apostles free to devote themselves to the priority they had been given. No one local church is likely to have all the spiritual gifts necessary for the on-going of its ministry or for the spread of the gospel. It was determined that they didn't. Married. Below are the differences between the gospels and Apostleship's of Peter and Paul. Paul taught forgiveness of all sin now by the blood of Jesus (Ephesians 1:7). Is this not the truth the false brethren (Galatians 2:3-5)legalists whose salvation is not absolutely clear (Acts 15:1-2)and even some of the Jerusalem churchs Jewish giants (Acts 10-11; Galatians 2:11-13)were reticent to receive? Yes, Paul was very defensive regarding his apostleship. But this was surely not clear to Peter or to the disciples at the time Jesus revealed it to them in Matthew 16. By Here I continue the discussion by pointing out what seem to me to be the main similarities and differences between them, as I spelled it out in a post several years ago: ***** I have been talking about the relationship of Jesus' proclamation of the coming Kingdom of God to . Paul Preached to Jews Peter preached holiness, and to remain steadfast unto the coming of Jesus and his kingdom (, Paul and works: Paul taught salvation without works (, Peter and the church: Peter preached to Israel (Acts 3:12). 13 And the rest of the Jews joined him in hypocrisy, with the result that even Barnabas was carried away by their hypocrisy (Galatians 2:11-13). Israel would be a light for salvation unto the Gentile nations that would enter the kingdom (Isaiah 60:3). And in his writing to the saints in his two epistles, Peter is ministering to many Gentiles. Peter and Paul never taught the same gospel. St. Peter urges us to "remember the words spoken in the past by the holy prophets, and the commandment of the Lord and Savior spoken through your apostles" (2 Peter 3:2). *** In the dispensation of the fullness of times both of these things will be brought together in Christ (Eph 1:10). Peter preached that the resurrection of Christ gave Israel assurance of that coming kingdom because Christ was raised to sit on the throne of David in that prophetic kingdom (1 Peter 1:3Acts 3:25 Acts 2:30). Our contention is that the Peter of the gospels is the author of both 1 and 2 Peter. Paul was Gods chosen instrument to define, proclaim, and protect the gospel. It is one thing to admit we are wrong and another person is right, which Peter does in effect by his words in our text. Acts 15:7-11), one by Paul and Barnabas that was not recorded (cf. "But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, 'Do thyself no harm: for we are all here.'" Neither one did . But in his preaching to the household of Cornelius, his ministry is to Gentiles. Peter did not have Roman citizenship, while Paul did. Song and the Silence : Sitting Wind, Paperback by Jonker, Peter, ISBN 0919433545, ISBN-13 9780919433540, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US<br><br>This is the story of the fascinating and challenging life of Stoney Chief Frank Kaquitts-Sitting Wind. The amazing thing, of course, is not that Paul argued openly with . 20 But there were some of them, men of Cyprus and Cyrene, who came to Antioch and [began] speaking to the Greeks also, preaching the Lord Jesus. And the standard they set was to be circumcised as a symbol of their commitment to keep the Law. Those who believed their gospels are in Christ. When Paul preached the gospel of the grace of God, Peters gospel of the kingdom to Israel was limited to the circumcision. I am puzzled that the Jerusalem Jewish saints do not seem to take a prominent role in this conflict. Paul is known to us as the apostle of grace, but Peter was an apostle of grace too. 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). The book of Acts revolves primarily around 2 apostles, Peter and Paul. Peter speaks not of one of Pauls letters, but of all his letters (verse 16). 1999 - 2023 Worthy Christian Forums - A Division of Worthy Ministries. We often find it impossible to understand those things we do not like or do not want to acknowledge as true. Where were the apostles and church leaders while all this debate was taking place? One could divide the book of Acts as follows. It is not surprising that the churches that were founded were led by a plurality of elders. 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