QUESTION:
Personally, I don’t have any faith in Paul whatsoever, a lot of his teachings seem to be in contradiction of those of the Christ, I’m not at all sure that any of his letters or epistles should even be in the bible.
ANSWER:
The purpose of Jesus’ earthly ministry was to save Israel under the law program so that, according to prophecy, they could be the light and salvation of the Gentiles. However, because of Israel’s unbelief, their program was temporarily halted (or blinded as Paul informs in Rom.11).
It is at this point that Paul’s ministry was started and God sent Paul to the Gentiles with a new salvation message (the cross of Christ) and a new doctrine of grace (not law).
So herein is the reason why Paul’s ministry and message is so different to Jesus’ message. They in essence taught different people groups and two separate messages, although both were in the plan of God to create two distinct bodies to fill both heaven and earth with the glory of Christ.
If you recognize dispensations in the Bible content, these two programs are seen as separate periods of administration in God’s greater salvation plan for humanity. Jesus ministered to Israel under the prophecy / law program whereas Paul ministered to the Gentiles under the mystery /grace program. If you keep these programs separate, it clarifies why their message and ministry were different. However, if you ignore the dispensational understanding, and you try to mix or blend these programs, then you end up with two ministers contradicting each other in almost all their individual doctrine.
This very issue is why church denominations are so messed up in their doctrine and so many denominations exist, all trying to claim their blended doctrine is the right one.
Paul tells us in 2Tim.2:15 to rightly divide the Word of truth. This is a valid, biblical instruction in God’s Word that is of critical importance. Dividing the Bible content, keeping Israel distinct and separate from the grace program that is active today, is the only way to maintain proper context in Bible doctrine and understanding.
I hope this reply provides you with some light and clarity on how to study your Bible and clear up many discrepancies and contradictions that are so prevalent in the modern church system today.

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