Peter and Pauls conversions were very different, but very well known. 21 And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a large number who believed turned to the Lord (Acts 11:19-21). Acts 15:13-21). Paul taught salvation to all freely by faith in Christ apart from the covenants of Israel and apart from keeping the law (Romans 9:4 Romans 3:28 Galatians 2:19). ). Any Scripture must be consistent with the prophets and with the teachings of our Lord and His apostles (2 Peter 3:2). Peter's gospel: Peter preached remission of sins in the name of Jesus (Acts 10:43). He has two B.A.s from the University of Maryland - College Park, an M.A. If It Is During The Millennium How Will There Not Be Pain And Tears When The Devil Is Released To Deceive The Nations? 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). 76 The NEB renders this expression, though they contain some obscure passages.. Chuck and I frequently talk on the phone, and as we finish our conversation, he ends by saying, Appreciate ya.. Justification by faith that Christ died for our sins, was buried and rose again for complete salvation unto eternal life (, ). These two words convey a lot more meaning to me than they would to others. 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 1:3 Acts 3:25 Acts 2:30). It was Peter who encouraged us to be good stewards of the manifold grace of God and stand firm in the true grace of God (1 Pet. Peter's Apostleship: His Apostleship was commanded by Jesus Christ along with the other eleven disciples before Paul. Paul and heaven: Paul taught the church seated with Christ in heavenly places (Ephesians 2:6). Both Peter and Paul were ordained of God to preach the gospel. 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). 12 For prior to the coming of certain men from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles; but when they came, he [began] to withdraw and hold himself aloof, fearing the party of the circumcision. Paul had just written that he was no man-pleaser (1:10f.). And these things were foretold. by. Neither one did . There was no controversy on his. This is an extract from the course "Meet the Apostles - Part One". 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. Paul was raised up to offset the legalism not only of the heretics but also of the Jerusalem Jewish church leaders, including the apostles. Folks read those letters . 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. Galatians 2:4) is not altogether clear. Ultimately, we are accountable to God, and there are times when we must obey God rather than men. They should be biblically and doctrinally right. We should learn from the example of Peter and Paul to inspire us to follow the Lord readily and courageously. The apostles were not the ones who first took the gospel to the Gentiles, even though it seems that Jesus words could require nothing else: 18 And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. There, it was James who carried the day. We see this issue in Acts 15. 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. Peters words are most significant. Another key difference. And the standard they set was to be circumcised as a symbol of their commitment to keep the Law. 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). 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. 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's Justification: Paul taught justification unto eternal life by the cross (1 Corinthians 1:18 Galatians 6:14 Colossians 1:20). Powered by Invision Community. Even the apostles were infected with this superiority complex and reticent to accept that God had indeed chosen to save Gentiles as well as Jews. St. Paul was short; he was not a great speaker and he had some health problems. 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. This is actually one thing that makes them drastically different. The amazing thing, of course, is not that Paul argued openly with . While Peter is prominent in the first part of Acts, Paul clearly dominates the latter portion of the book. 5He bent over and looked in at the strips of linen lying there but did not go in. It was from the Gentile church of Antioch and not Jerusalem that world-wide evangelism was purposefully begun (Acts 13:1-3). He would not be intimidated or awe struck by those who were of high reputation (2:6). Peter learned much from Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, and so can his readers. Each book has its own unique approach and emphasis, just as each Gospel does. Peter and Paul did not preach the same gospel messages. 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.) God has practiced this separation of powers in both the Old and New Testaments. Peter's gospel faded away as Israel was diminished and is not the gospel that is preached today. Where were the apostles and church leaders while all this debate was taking place? Peter and heaven: Peter taught that Israel would receive the kingdom on earth (Luke 9:2Luke 9:62 Peter 1:11Acts 2:30). I don't know how long its goin. Peter came to Antioch, the Gentile church which had become the launching pad of Gentile evangelism. Can you imagine this? Farewell (Acts 15:28-29). It was, so to speak, an isolated event, rich with implications, but with no new doctrinal revelations. To be saved, Jews cannot embrace self-righteousness through law-keeping, but must trust only in the Lord Jesus Christ. (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. My concern here is James and the elders seem to have had too much interest in pacifying those who tended toward legalism. Married. douge 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. And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, and said, Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved. Paul seems to have to stand alone, along with Barnabas and Titus, in his confrontation with these legalistic Jewish heretics. 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. Your answer was very good. While each author of a book in the Bible must be consistent with previous revelation, each one also makes a unique contribution to the Bible as a whole. 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. Paul in his epistles reveal the mysteries and doctrine for the church today. It was Paul who was ordained to write the clearest definition of the gospel in the Word of God, as found in the Book of Romans. Peter preached forgiveness of sin at the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ (Acts 3:19). 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). Peter had walked on water! 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). This was as far as I got in this thread. Neither one did . As in Jayne . April 15, 2019 in General Discussion. Below are the six major issues of distinction between what Peter taught and what Paul taught. Peter was the first pope (see Matthew 16:18), while Paul never served as pope. Galatians 2:2. 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 to Israel repentance and baptism for the remission of sins (Acts 2:38). Peter and Paul never taught the same gospel. 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). 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. Salvation sent to Gentiles through Paul: the Apostle of the Gentiles. Justification by faith that Christ died for our sins, was buried and rose again for complete salvation unto eternal life (1 Corinthians 15:1-4Colossians 2:10). 1999 - 2023 Worthy Christian Forums - A Division of Worthy Ministries. 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). 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. By Copyright EpicPew. There were the two audiences, each requiring a special approach by the preacher, but there were not two gospels. Salvation is of the Jews led by the twelve apostles. 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). I am not sure I see so great a distinction between the ministries of Peter and Paul that I would want to characterize Peter as the apostle to the circumcised and Paul as the apostle to the uncircumcised. Paul always preached to the Jews first and then the Gentiles. I believe the apostles did the right thing. Do Those Who Commit Suicide Go To Hell? The Jews had forgotten they were stewards of the gospel of Gods gracenot its owners. Promised to receive an earthly inheritance in the kingdom. Peter was from Galilee, in modern-day Israel. douge 1:10, 5:10). When we have personality conflicts, though, things can seem messier. Israel would inherit the promise of the Davidic kingdom on earth (Luke 1:32Genesis 13:15). (Chart 1) Both Peter and Paul do many of the same things and experience many of the same problems in Acts. Those who were chosen to write Scripture reveal not only what is consistent with earlier texts of Scripture, and the writings of their inspired contemporaries (e.g. Jesus did not choose just one apostle, but twelve. 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. 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 (, Paul and the resurrection: Paul taught that Christ was risen for our justification (, Peter and works: Peter preached works as necessary for salvation in order to enter the kingdom (Acts 10:35, ). 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 at least spoke Aramaic, while Paul spoke various languages, including Greek and Hebrew. Peter's gospel: Peter preached remission of sins in the name of Jesus (Acts 10:43). Peter preached holiness and to remain steadfast unto the coming of Jesus and his kingdom (2 Peter 3:17). Even those with the same spiritual gift each have a unique calling and role to play (1 Corinthians 12:4-6). 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. Neither Peter, nor his fellow-disciples, nor Paul, were infallible. Paul preaches the gospel by which we are saved today. Peter is to Paul in Acts what John the Baptist is to Jesus in the Gospels. Those who believed their gospels are in Christ. Two of the disciples -- Peter and John -- authored a total of 6 books beyond the Gospels (1 and 2 Peter, 1, 2, 3 John, and Revelation). Jesus' followers, who were Jews, lived by Moses' Law. Paul had been a fierce persecutor of Christians, consenting to the martyrdom of many. Noah Perez 54 Followers I am a Catholic author who writes apologetical, Biblical, and Spiritual articles. His argument is allotted five verses (7-11) by Luke. for th, What Gentiles believed the preaching of Peter? Wow. 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. You can then take a stand on these simple, precious, timeless Bible truths, truths hidden by religious tradition and theological speculation! Peter and Paul did not preach the same gospel messages. 77 I am tempted to think these legalistic brethren were a bit hypocritical as they seem to have strongly insisted that the Gentile converts be circumcised in order to be saved when they were in Antioch. 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). In so doing, Paul fulfills the purpose of God for him revealed at the time of his salvation: 15 But the Lord said to him, Go, for he is a chosen instrument of Mine, to bear My name before the Gentiles and kings and the sons of Israel; 16 for I will show him how much he must suffer for My names sake (Acts 9:15-16). Their GOSPLE was IDENTICAL . They were not heavyweights to him as seen in his words concerning them: 6 But from those who were of high reputation (what they were makes no difference to me; God shows no partiality)well, those who were of reputation contributed nothing to me. I , DOUG, have been in error , But now I see clearly that they all preached the ONE SAME GOSPLE. Even though we have come this far, we are only just beginning to grasp the point Peter strives to make with its implications. Their marked differences in personality and in methods of thought make a comparison of the types which they represent at once a difficult and a fascinating task. Paul taught forgiveness of all sin now by the blood of Jesus (, Peter's gospel: Peter preached remission of sins in the name of Jesus (Acts 10:43). Paul believed that Peter really was the visible head of the Church on earth and trusted his final decisions. 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. 11 And He gave some [as] apostles, and some [as] prophets, and some [as] evangelists, and some [as] pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ; 13 until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a mature man, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fulness of Christ (Ephesians 4:11-13, emphasis mine). Those who believed their gospels are in Christ. That order is clearly foreign to most Bible students today. 6Then Simon Peter, who was behind him, arrived and went into the tomb. According to Lukes account, Peter was the first to speak. God gave Cornelius and those gathered there faith to believe and baptized them with His Spirit, just as He had done with the Jews in Jerusalem at Pentecost (see Acts 11:17). 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. Paul's feelings about the attack on his authority and the gospel are reflected in his pejorative choice of words to describe the situation in Galatia. 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. You can learn more about Saint Peter and Pauls conversions, and how the Lord used their situations to call them to serve his kingdom, by reading the Catholic Encyclopedias entries on Saint Peter and Saint Paul. Both Peter and Paul were ordained of God to preach the gospel. Origen suggested ordering the New Testament books in such a way that the Epistles of Paul came last, being the culmination of the apostles' writings. By 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). Peter's Apostleship: His Apostleship was commanded by Jesus Christ along with the other eleven disciples before Paul. Indeed, Pauls description of his relationship with the apostles and church leaders in Jerusalem may make us even more uneasy. Peters words in our text should certainly serve as a benchmark for assessing the truth of the doctrines claimed by the Roman Catholic Church regarding the pope. These were of the circumcision party. In Acts 22, Paul (formerly Saul) gives his personal testimony to his fellow-Israelites and in chapter 26, he testifies of his conversion before the Agrippa. Paul did not treat Peter the way that the papal critics treat Francis. Instead, it led to a riot and ultimately took Paul, in chains, to stand before Caesar in Rome. Paul and the resurrection: Paul taught that Christ was risen for our justification (Romans 4:25). Paul was primarily the Apostle to Gentiles (Romans 11:132 Timothy 1:11). Q. They seem strangely silent. Below are the differences between the gospels and Apostleship's of Peter and Paul. In the Book of Acts, when the church had to make critical decisions and declarations, it was never done by only one person, no matter who he was. There is only one gospel in the Bible. 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 . Peter was called to be the 'rock' of the Church while Paul was commissioned to take the message of Jesus to the gentiles. The principle of plurality is necessary because individuals are fallible. 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. Peter and the other Galilean disciples were not a part of the Jewish religious hierarchy; Paul was one of the most devout, the most dedicated, the most prominent and the most promising leaders of the Pharisees. And certainly they were reluctant to believe that Gentiles should be evangelized (Acts 10-11). 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 . 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. 3So Peter and the other disciple started for the tomb. One of these items ships sooner than the other. Home > Index > Mid-Acts Right Division > List: Differences Between Peter and Pauls Message. 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. These men are both in agreement in what they have written on many matters. Israel would rule and reign with Jesus for a thousand year period (Revelation 20:6). Peter began preaching Jesus as the Messiah as early as Pentecost of 30 AD, only 50 days after Jesus' crucifixion. Indeed, they have a very clear purpose. Our friendship began with a shopping trip to buy a pair of shoes while he was on furlough. Q. Peter (Acts 1-12) Paul (Acts 13-28) Witness to Risen Christ. No one is given all the power. With the arrival of these men from James, Peters conduct suddenly changed. Peter was the one who told Jesus that he would never let him die, and Jesus called him Satan for it. The gospel is this - Jesus died for our sins, was buried, and rose from the dead. As John the Baptist said, He must increase, but I must decrease (John 3:30). Their GOSPLE was IDENTICAL . Peter's Apostleship: His Apostleship was commanded by Jesus Christ along with the other eleven disciples before Paul. Both Peter and Paul were ordained of God to preach the gospel. Pentecost Saul was rejecting the Messiah. Nevertheless, the pressure applied by these lobbying legalizers never completely subsides. They served the Lord faithfully for decades after Jesus respectively called each of them to follow him, collaborating with other Apostles as they served the early Church. The surprise of the Jerusalem Jewish saints is more an indication of their racial and religious biases than of genuine ignorance. An unbiased reading of Galatians 1 and 2 would lead us to say Paul did not speak of them with reverential awe. 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). Lastly, Peter denied the Lord when asked if he knew Him at the trial prior to Jesus' crucifixion. We need to be on guard against isolationism and unnecessary fear of those outside our local congregation. Peter preached to Israel repentance and baptism for the remission of sins (Acts 2:38). Peter and the eleven original disciples were preaching to Israel, while Paul was chosen to be the apostle to the Gentiles. They acknowledged with some measure of surprise that God was actually saving Gentiles as well as Jews. The Martyrdom of Paul the Apostle and the Discovery of His Severed Head 2. 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. And he is rebuked by Paul for doing so. Peter and Paul did not preach the same gospel messages. 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). Following but one leader leads to trouble. Paul was Gods divine provision to offset the prejudices and even the sins of the other apostles. The seven were chosen and appointed to oversee the care of the widows so the apostles could pray and preach the word. What SHE said . "But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter; (For he that wrought . Peter preached to Israel repentance and baptism for the remission of sins (Acts 2:38). On the other hand Peter was robust; he is portrayed as having a commanding physique. 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. This award-winning biography explores cultural differences with eloquence and sensitivity. Their ancient cities are still standing Peter was from Galilee, in modern-day Israel. Peter's gospel faded away as Israel was diminished and is not the gospel that is preached today. Paul was the perfect counterpart to Peter and the other apostles. James nor paul contradicted each other . This particular lesson focuses on Peters endorsement of Paul and his epistles.
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