Tag: Paul

Was Paul a Rogue Disciple?

by LeeS, posted in Doctrine, Gospel

Every So Often in Church History Dispute Arises
Does Paul’s Gospel Differ from Jesus’ Gospel?

In our time there is another round of dispute comparing Paul’s Gospel with Jesus’ Gospel, and by implication the Apostle’s Gospel as they received their truth directly from Christ. Today’s dispute flies under the title of New Perspectives on Paul (NPP) which claims to bring new clarity to this discussion but actually engenders disputes (1Ti 6:20-21). First, what does the Bible teach? That should be the starting point for every godly discussion concerning the faith (Jude 18-21). Continue reading “Was Paul a Rogue Disciple?” →

What Are Perilous Times?

by LeeS, posted in Discernment, Gospel

Bible speaks of Perilous Times
But What Does it Mean and When?

Surely, we must be living in “perilous times” and “last days” when violence is in every headline! The Christian should turn to the Bible to learn the meaning of these terms; however, the discerning Christians will look behind the vernacular language to understand what the original language meant when it used these terms. Continue reading “What Are Perilous Times?” →

Plato Missed Discerning the Gospel of Christ

by LeeS, posted in Gnosticism, Gospel, Philosophy
Platos-Cave
Plato’s Absolute Truth

Plato’s The Cave

The ancient peoples of the Axial Age did not have the techno knowledge that we have today but they were not without discernment. Without the distractions we of the “modern age” have, they were able to come close to understanding the Gospel truth.  When I use the word truth I do not mean a simple measure of honesty but a measure of understanding of absolute knowledge of both the metaphysical (spiritual) realm and its linkage to the physical (earthly) realm. Continue reading “Plato Missed Discerning the Gospel of Christ” →