Why did Paul defend his own apostleship?

Why did Paul defend his own apostleship?

In 2 Corinthians Paul gives a sustained defense of his apostleship. He had received quite a number of “slaps in the face” from the Corinthian congregation, and from certain opponents in Corinth. Though Paul was the founder of the Church and had spent some...
Set Apart for the Gospel

Set Apart for the Gospel

Paul wrote in his letter to the Romans that he was “called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God.” (Romans 1:1) Exactly what did he mean when he used the word gospel? Gospel in Greek The word gospel has two related, but distinct, meanings in scripture. In...
Letters from Paul: Pay Careful Attention

Letters from Paul: Pay Careful Attention

When you read the book of Romans, keep in mind that you’re reading a letter, not a systematic theology. You can learn a lot about Paul and about his beliefs if you take the time to pay careful attention to his words. Romans 16:25-26 For example, look at Romans 16:25,...