Ironically however, the life of the man Christians set as their example was believed to be one of perfect and total obedience to the law which many now say has been “done away with”. How can “Jesus” be both Christianity’s example of right living and yet also free them from any obligation to live as he did in obedience to the law?

Origen claimed, among other things that the “letters” of Paul were not even written by Paul himself. In fact, he said, Paul only wrote a few lines ever. The books bearing his name were not authentic, he concluded. Origen therefore rejected all of the books of Paul as well as the book of Acts and 2 Peter as not being worthy of study. In fact, many o

that which comes down from above, but is earthly, natural, demonic. For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every evil thing. But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without hypocrisy.” (James 3:13-17) It is my belief that Paul has demonstra

"In the teachings of Christ, religion is completely present tense: Jesus is the prototype and our task is to imitate him, become a disciple. But then through Paul came a basic alteration. Paul draws attention away from imitating Christ and fixes attention on the death of Christ The Atoner. What Martin Luther, in his reformation, failed to real

They were both righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and requirements of the Lord.” (Luke 1:5-6, NASB95) [NOTE: Here in the “New Testament” we have people who are not only righteous but are blamelessly following all of the commandments and requirements, something Paul claims is impossible.]

“But if through my lie the truth of God abounded to His glory, why am I also still being judged as a sinner?” Romans 3:7 (NASB95)

Pulitzer prize winning poet Robert Frost,: "Paul he's in the Bible too. He is the fellow who theologized Christ almost out of Christianity. Look out for him."

“So then it does not depend on the man who wills or the man who runs, but on God who has mercy.” Romans 9:16 (NASB95) “So then He has mercy on whom He desires, and He hardens whom He desires.” Romans 9:18 (NASB95)

Paul replaced conduct with creed as the test of virtue. It was a tragic change."