In regard to Paul and his belonging in the Word of God:
All too often I hear people saying about Paul: "Well that's just Paul," and "Paul was only a man, what right does he have to say his words are as God's commands?" and "Paul doesn't belong in the Bible."
To them I must say: In the Old Testament it is said that the Old Covenant with Israel will be made into a New Covenant in Jeremiah 31, and a new people shall be proclaimed God's people in Hosea 1:10. Further, in Isaiah 11:10 and Luke 2:32 (as well as many other places) it is told us that the Gentiles shall be called God's people.
Throughout all of Jesus Christ's life and the whole of the New Testament, it is said that ANY who believes on Him (Jesus) will be saved. Now, who is it that primarily brought the Gospel to the Gentiles, the prophesied people to welcome and lift up the Gospel and Jesus Christ? It was Paul.
Thus, Paul is prophesied in the Bible, not by name but by the fruit of his works, to be the one to spread God's Word across the Earth and fulfill both Old and New Testament prophecy. By Paul's hand, the prophecy was fulfilled.
For this reason, it is absolute proof that Paul belongs in the Bible, and indeed did receive a command from Jesus Christ to spread His Word, and that his words and commands are in-line with God-through Christ and must be followed.
As to the controversy of Paul's commands, which so many false-Christians say are moot/void: Did not Moses command the Levites to kill every man his brother, friend, and neighbor, saying "Thus sayeth the Lord God of Israel," in Exodus 32:27? Know now that it is no where recorded that God did indeed specifically command such a thing. Thus, by the Word provided, Moses took it upon himself to say it - just as Paul did.
Paul is of God-in-Christ, and his commands are the Word of God - even as they are included therein. Only True Christians follow the whole of the Bible. Any who shall reject Paul, shall reject the Lord God Jesus Christ Himself.
Logos Prevailing.
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