The Apostle Paul, the truth of his words, and the truth of the Word

Submitted by Lactantius Jr (United Kingdom), Oct 20, 2009 at 05:25

To Seamus Daffyd Dives MacNemi

You are ill-informed about the Apostle Paul's credentials, Paul having been taught in Jerusalem by Rabbi Gamaliel, and his testimony being,

"though I could have confidence in my own effort if anyone could. Indeed, if others have reason for confidence in their own efforts, I have even more!

I was circumcised when I was eight days old. I am a pure-blooded citizen of Israel and a member of the tribe of Benjamin—a real Hebrew if there ever was one! I was a member of the Pharisees, who demand the strictest obedience to the Jewish law. I was so zealous that I harshly persecuted the church. And as for righteousness, I obeyed the law without fault."

The New testament documents which you vitriolically denigrate, are the primary source of reliable evidence about the Lord Jesus Christ, His earliest followers and the growth of His church, and I invite you to bring evidence rather than invective against them.

With kind regards and best wishes

Lactantius Jr

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