Promised to receive an earthly inheritance in the kingdom. Paul was primarily the Apostle to Gentiles (Romans 11:132 Timothy 1:11). He argued that "false brethren" (Galatians 2:4) had "bewitched" (Galatians 3:1) the Galatian churches, and he fears that he has become their enemy (Galatians 4:16). Israel under the old covenant promises was promised to be a holy nation, a kingdom of kings and priests to rule over the Gentile nations with Christ (Revelation 1:6Exodus 19:6Revelation 5:10). What might one find hard to understand, or rather, hard to accept in Pauls writings? (Peter was notoriously crucified upside down, and Paul was beheaded.) Justin and his wife Bernadette have three children (John-Paul, Mary Christine, and Thrse), and they live in Bowie, Maryland, and attend Sacred Heart Catholic Church. His words are twisted by false teachers just as the rest of the Scriptures are (verse 16). The gospel declares all men to be sinners, under the wrath of God and doomed to eternal punishment. Here Jesus words in Matthew 23:1-3 come into focus, and here Pauls obedience to the council given him in Acts 21 makes sense. Peter taught the gospel of the kingdom (Luke 9:2Luke 9:62 Peter 1:11). Up to the end of the Book of Acts, Paul persists in seeking to reach lost Jews for Christ. Even this was not due to the efforts or encouragement of the apostles. When he and Barnabas did go up to Jerusalem after 14 years, they took Titus with them. The best that can be said of the Jerusalem church is they were on the lagging edge of Gentile evangelism, and they seemed to drag their feet in dealing decisively with the error of the legalists with whom they seemed to be too closely associated. Paul's Justification: Paul taught justification unto eternal life by the cross (1 Corinthians 1:18Galatians 6:14Colossians 1:20). After his conversion Paul was given revelations from the Lord Jesus Christ; Paul did not learn from any man including the twelve Apostles (Galatians 1:12). In the New Testament, when but one leader is dominant, and exclusively followed, this is rebuked (1 Corinthians 1). We will also see that Paul profoundly influenced not only Peter but the rest of the apostles as well, and that his ministry played a major role in the definition and declaration of the gospel from New Testament days until now. Peter preached to Israel repentance and baptism for the remission of sins (Acts 2:38). 2:8-9 ). James, the half-brother of our Lord, was not one of the twelve apostles. I am puzzled that the Jerusalem Jewish saints do not seem to take a prominent role in this conflict. Even in Acts this principle of plurality is evident in the partnered ministry of Peter and John, and later in the ministries of Paul and Barnabas and their missionary teams. Paul was primarily the Apostle to Gentiles (, Peter's Justification: Peter and the other eleven Apostles taught justification unto eternal life by believing on the name of Jesus; by believing Jesus is Christ, the Son of God (Acts 10:43, Peter preached that Israel under the old covenant was redeemed and cleansed by the crucifixion and shed blood of Jesus (. 8 But even though we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you a gospel contrary to that which we have preached to you, let him be accursed. Indeed, Pauls description of his relationship with the apostles and church leaders in Jerusalem may make us even more uneasy. Paul is (or should be) our beloved brother. Our bond grew as I attended his mothers funeral and made several trips to visit him in Chicago. They went to their deaths in accord with Jesus sobering words: If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me (Luke 9:23). They looked upon Gentiles as sinners and upon themselves as saints (2:15). Those who believed their gospels are in Christ. While Peter is prominent in the first part of Acts, Paul clearly dominates the latter portion of the book. Jesus' followers, who were Jews, lived by Moses' Law. One could divide the book of Acts as follows. When the tomb was empty, Peter physically entered the tomb to confirm this fact (John 20). Paul was the Apostle to the gentiles. Neither one did . Salvation is of the Jews led by the twelve apostles. Back John 19:25-27. Yes, Paul was very defensive regarding his apostleship. Paul was from Tarsus, in modern-day Turkey. Peter and Paul: What was their Relationship? Some of the most illustrious of the early converts were members of the Church of Rome; for in the days of the Apostle of the Gentiles there were disciples in "Caesar's household." Their GOSPLE was IDENTICAL . (Many cultists claim their works are the inspired word from God.) The inspiration and authority of Scripture is a process that involves plurality. Peters words are most significant. Neither Peter, nor his fellow-disciples, nor Paul, were infallible. Salvation by grace through faith highlights . When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question. Though only two words, they bring tears to my eyes or to his, and sometimes to both. Peter was the Apostle to the Jews. The "good news" is all the same news. Promise of an heavenly position in Gods universal dominion. Peter's Apostleship: His Apostleship was commanded by Jesus Christ along with the other eleven disciples before Paul. Paul in his epistles reveal the mysteries and doctrine for the church today. Peter, James, John, Jesus in His earthly ministry, and all the other apostles of Israel do not use the term "the Church the Body of Christ." Peters] teaching. Paul sought to submit himself to the church leaders in Jerusalem, but he did not hesitate to rebuke Peter when his actions were a denial of the gospel. A rift develops between these two factions of Judaism in Acts 6 due to the perception at least that the Hellenistic Jewish widows were getting second-class treatment compared to the native Hebrew widows (Acts 6:1). They do seem to have come from Jerusalem, from the church, and from James. Once again James and the Jerusalem church leaders seem to be closely and not uncomfortably (to them) associated with those who distort the gospel. Paul preaches the gospel by which we are saved today. 17 You therefore, beloved, knowing this beforehand, be on your guard lest, being carried away by the error of unprincipled men, you fall from your own steadfastness, 18 but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Paul preaches the gospel by which we are saved today. Paul Preached to Jews But this was surely not clear to Peter or to the disciples at the time Jesus revealed it to them in Matthew 16. But there is only one Gospel and that is the Gospel that Jesus preached and that Gospel is the Gospel of the Kingdom, as found in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and also in John . Paul was right in his definition of the gospel and of the relationship between Israel and the church (see all of Romans, especially chapters 9-11). He was an excellent writer and an intellectual. Folks read those letters . Here I continue the discussion by pointing out what seem to me to be the main similarities and differences between them, as I spelled it out in a post several years ago: ***** I have been talking about the relationship of Jesus' proclamation of the coming Kingdom of God to . Don't compare yourselves to Paul correcting Peter. Peter also had obscure texts in his writings which cause students of Scripture to scratch their heads (such as 1 Peter 3:18-22). This causes a big dispute between Paul and these Judaizers. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful to me for ministry.". Catch up with him on Twitter: @McClainJustin. Paul was given the privilege of revealing the mystery of Christ and His church (Ephesians 2 and 3; 5:32). Peters explanation of the events leading up to his visit to the home of Cornelius, along with his description of what took place as he preached, was too convincing and compelling for the Jerusalem Jewish church leaders to deny. But there were other links between these two men as well. Peter's gospel faded away as Israel was diminished and is not the gospel that is preached today. Origen suggested ordering the New Testament books in such a way that the Epistles of Paul came last, being the culmination of the apostles' writings. Both Peter and Paul were ordained of God to preach the gospel. Believing is faith as being persuaded that what is said is true. And yet the apostles were not those on the cutting edge of evangelism, especially among the non-Jews (i.e. Peter was one of the three in the inner circle of our Lord (Peter, James, and John). Peter preached holiness, and to remain steadfast unto the coming of Jesus and his kingdom (2 Peter 3:17). He would not be intimidated or awe struck by those who were of high reputation (2:6). Both Peter and Paul were ordained of God to preach the gospel. Gentiles had to come through Israel and it's covenants to be added to the church (Exodus 12:48Acts 11:1); Gentiles had to believe the preaching of the word delivered to Israel as preached by Peter (Acts 13:48). Indeed, they have a very clear purpose. Yes, the Gentiles were limited in the law keepingthese Gentiles are not in the body of Christ, they are part of the remnant of Israel. Peter's Apostleship: His Apostleship was commanded by Jesus Christ along with the other eleven disciples before Paul. Paul preaches the gospel by which we are saved today. Seek the LORD and encourage others to do so. Paul and works: Paul taught salvation without works (Titus 3:5Romans 4:6Ephesians 2:8-9). Peter and Paul, coming from vastly different backgrounds, holding different demeanors, nonetheless, in Christ, were able to come together as one. With the arrival of these men from James, Peters conduct suddenly changed. They should be biblically and doctrinally right. Israel would rule and reign with Jesus for a thousand year period (, ). Peter was primarily the Apostle to Israel (Galatians 2:8). Salvation apart from the law; justification by faith alone in the cross work of Jesus Christ. Paul was right in his teaching in Ephesians 2 and 3. Occasionally, a Christian leader loses sight of the principles of plurality and accountability and may say, I get my orders from God. This very pious sounding statement flies in the very face of Scripture. Paul's gospel: Paul taught the gospel of the uncircumcision (Galatians 2:7). In many ways, they seem to stand apart form one another. 21 And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a large number who believed turned to the Lord (Acts 11:19-21). And he is rebuked by Paul for doing so. for th, What Gentiles believed the preaching of Peter? I , DOUG, have been in error , But now I see clearly that they all preached the ONE SAME GOSPLE. In my previous post I raised the question of whether Jesus and Paul represent fundamentally the same religion or not. Our contention is that the Peter of the gospels is the author of both 1 and 2 Peter. 14 For He Himself is our peace, who made both [groups into] one, and broke down the barrier of the dividing wall, 15 by abolishing in His flesh the enmity, [which is] the Law of commandments [contained] in ordinances, that in Himself He might make the two into one new man, [thus] establishing peace, 16 and might reconcile them both in one body to God through the cross, by it having put to death the enmity. Paul taught salvation to all freely by faith in Christ apart from the covenants of Israel, and apart from keeping the law (, Peter and the resurrection: Peter preached the gospel of the circumcision (, ). They are Scripture, on a par with the Old Testament Scriptures and the New Testament Scriptures as well. Peter's gospel faded away as Israel was diminished, and is not the gospel that is preached today. Peter was called to be the 'rock' of the Church while Paul was commissioned to take the message of Jesus to the gentiles. Our text might seem to put the final nail in the coffin of such a theory, but this is hardly the case. Peter preached that the resurrection of Christ gave Israel assurance of that coming kingdom because Christ was raised to sit on the throne of David in that prophetic kingdom (1 Peter 1:3Acts 3:25 Acts 2:30). Peter's gospel faded away as Israel was diminished and is not the gospel that is preached today. Below are the differences between the gospels and Apostleship's of Peter and Paul. Any Scripture must be consistent with the prophets and with the teachings of our Lord and His apostles (2 Peter 3:2). We often find it impossible to understand those things we do not like or do not want to acknowledge as true. The Martyrdom of Paul the Apostle and the Discovery of His Severed Head 2. However, Paul did not come to follow Jesus until well after Jesus earthly ministry had already concluded. He distanced himself from the Gentile believers, and this out of fear for the party of the circumcision (2:12). Wow. How often I have seen a Christian wife fail to rebuke her husband for sin, as the Scriptures instruct her, because her husband is in authority over her. When Paul preached the gospel of the grace of God, Peter's gospel of the kingdom to Israel was limited to the circumcision. James, the apostle, was put to death by Herod earlier as recorded by Luke in Acts 12. And yet peter was even sent to Cornelius a gentile and this is where its first recorded that the gentiles received the gospel . Here is a very human figure, with real defects but great generosity; a man all of us can not merely admire, but to a degree can hope to imitate. Their marked differences in personality and in methods of thought make a comparison of the types which they represent at once a difficult and a fascinating task. Peter was primarily the Apostle to Israel (Galatians 2:8). "But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter; (For he that wrought . Peter, a Jewish fisherman, was called to be a disciple of Jesus at the beginning of Jesus' ministry. Paul and works: Paul taught salvation without works (Titus 3:5Romans 4:6Ephesians 2:8-9). In Acts 21, Paul returns to Jerusalem bringing with him some representatives from the Gentile churches who carried contributions for the poor from grateful believers who had come to faith in Christ. The Jews had forgotten they were stewards of the gospel of Gods gracenot its owners. Is this not the truth the false brethren (Galatians 2:3-5)legalists whose salvation is not absolutely clear (Acts 15:1-2)and even some of the Jerusalem churchs Jewish giants (Acts 10-11; Galatians 2:11-13)were reticent to receive? Below are the differences between the gospels and Apostleship's of Peter and Paul. Paul used to be a Pharisee. Justification by faith that Christ died for our sins, was buried and rose again for complete salvation unto eternal life (1 Corinthians 15:1-4Colossians 2:10). Peter's Apostleship was diminishing after Paul was converted. There is wholeness only as all of the individual members of the body of Christ are a functional part of the church: 14 For He Himself is our peace, who made both [groups into] one, and broke down the barrier of the dividing wall, 15 by abolishing in His flesh the enmity, [which is] the Law of commandments [contained] in ordinances, that in Himself He might make the two into one new man, [thus] establishing peace (Ephesians 2:14-15, emphasis mine). Peter preached the receiving of the Holy Ghost to empower Israel to enter the kingdom (Luke 24:49Acts 1:8 Acts 2:33 Acts 2:38). After his conversion Paul was given revelations from the Lord Jesus Christ; Paul did not learn from any man including the twelve Apostles (Galatians 1:12). But even when they reluctantly acknowledged the truth, only a handful of unknown Hellenistic Jews actually shared their faith with Gentiles (Acts 11:19-21). Peter and Paul did not preach the same gospel messages. Thus, Peter no doubt understood the Lords words in a way which gave him hope of a prominent role in the kingdom of God. Paul was primarily the Apostle to Gentiles (Romans 11:132 Timothy 1:11). One can hardly envision this Peter of the Gospels welcoming Paul into the circle of the apostles with open arms. The more that we learn about how God called Peter and Paul (despite their greatly distinct gifts, talents, abilities, and other circumstances), the better capable we are of fathoming how he wants to do likewise in our own lives. If you read the entirety of chapter 15 you'll see that the apostles and the church came together to decide if the Gentiles needed to keep the Law. Some unbelieving Jews opposed the preaching of the gospel; others sought to distort the gospel by insisting that Gentile converts be forced to submit to the Law of Moses as indicated by circumcision. This award-winning biography explores cultural differences with eloquence and sensitivity. Both mention the importance of faith and that we also have a responsibility to play in our ongoing daily relationship with God. Paul's brief mild correction of Peter, supported by a theological argument, is nothing like the arrogant opposition and uncharitable assumptions of critics of Francis. Peter preached forgiveness of sin at the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ (Acts 3:19). Peter's Apostleship was diminishing after Paul was converted. This is not to say God let the native Hebrew apostles off the hook that easily. Paul, the latecomer to Christianity, had the temerity to openly rebuke Peter, who had been personally chosen by Christ to head the Church! Both Abraham and David were justified by faith and not by works ( Rom. ). Each of the twelve disciples, hand-picked by Jesus, followed Him in life. It may not be the case that, as Peter Heylyn asserted, that the phrase arose from the borrowing of money from one church to . 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