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Originally Posted by Lafon
Would you expound some upon the statement I've highlighted (i.e., provide several examples)? Thanks!
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I was not actually thinking in specifics when I wrote that! What I am referring to is the fact that much of what we learn about in the Letters of Paul are details, explanations, and understandings of thing only hinted at in the Gospels or Acts. Which I believe is precisely as designed by the Lord.
Many liberal theologians have posited the idea that it was Paul that "developed" Christianity all on his own, thus negating the inspiration and authority of scripture. It is the same spirit that was at work in the early 1900's that produced so-called Higher Criticism. This is simply fruit from the same tree.
I think one specific would by
Romans 10:8,9 where we learn details about what actually happened at our redemption. The details of the "Lord's Supper" and Spiritual Gifts, the Fruit of the spirit and the look "behind the scene" as it were of what happened from the Cross to the throne. We could also add the instructions to and qualifications for Ministers .