Why do people put so much stock into Paul and his writings when he went against everything Jesus taught?

Question

When Jesus was on earth, he was a Jewish reformer. He did not go out of his way to make a new religion. He wanted the people to "give to Caesar what is Caesar's". Someone creating their own religion would never say anything like that.

Paul created a religion with doctrines that butted heads with what Jesus taught, yet he called Christianity, when it was not what Jesus taught. It was Paul's own agenda using his name.

Another good example is Jesus had many disciples who were women and he was not discriminatory to them at all. In fact, he was kind to them when others in society shunned them for any reason. Paul, on the other hand, was a very well-known misogynist who believed women should not be seen or heard, and that they had no business being part of the church. Paul says he was the 13th apostle, but it makes no sense as to why or how he earned that right, especially when his beliefs and teachings are in opposition of the one he is supposedly an apostle of.

Yes I have read the Bible, many times.

Answer 1

Because they are the products of organized religion.
Jesus spoke of having a personal relationship with God, not forming an organized religion. This is clearer in the origional versions of the gospels, specially the gnostic gospels. The churches have made it unclear by mistranslating the gospels and banning the gnostcis.
Paul spoke of forming an organized religion that tells people what to think. Just what churches like to hear.

Answer 2

If refer to Saul of Taurus later changed to Paul, called into being an apostle of Jesus Christ, Paul spread the teaching of Jesus farther than any other of the other disciples of that time. Often teaching only of Jesus death on the cross and resurrection into eternal life and being given power & judgement over all by god the father.
He took the teachings as far a Rome, center of the world at that time, and all the Jewish people were cast out of the city at that time. I could write a book on the man be he was the boldest of all the apostles.

Answer 3

No that is not true at all. Jesus was a JEW, taught as a JEW, lived as a JEW, was the King of the JEWS and went first to the JEWS to be recieved by them as thier Messiah. In the Old Testament times, gentiles really weren't spoken of very much. The Messiah was not for them but for the JEWS! That "mystery" (namely that Jesus was for the jews and the gentiles, savior to the world) was revealed later. Jesus was a JEW so taught JEWISH law and lived a JEWISH life. But proclaimed the coming of a New Covenant which would come about when He died on the cross and NOT before. Paul taught grace and christian life application. Jesus taught Old Testament Law, under the law but proclaimed the coming of a New Covenant. the Covenant of Grace. Why are they different? Because they were supposed to be different. Jesus never taught christian life application type lessons, he taught parables that evened the playing field pointing EVERYONE jew and greek to the cross and their need for forgiveness. The law taught that committing adultry was a sin, but Jesus put it in perspective of aiming for the heart. Anyone who even looks at a woman with lust has committed adultery with her in his heart. There is a difference because where there is a change in the Priesthood, there is a change in the law. Jesus became our High priest at the cross and NOT before and He did this so that he could impart life to those who placed their faith in Him. Paul taught post cross when the New Covenant came into affect and people wanted to know how to live their lives under the New Covenant.

Answer 4

What specifically are you referring to? I'll be happy to answer you if you'll post an example.

Paul argued that the Law was utterly worthless in gaining salvation; the sacrifice of Christ was enough. In order to make this argument, he relied on the Greek and Roman legal concept of the spirit and the letter of the law. In Greek and Roman jurisprudence, one could argue that, even though a defendant has committed a crime according to the letter of the law, that defendant has not broken the law in terms of the spirit or intent of the law. There was, Paul argued, a deeper intent or spirit to the Law given the Hebrews; that intent or spirit was summed up in the teachings and the death of Jesus of Nazareth and was inscribed in every human soul.

Paul was the first person who saw the value of women as workers in the Church and used them extensively in the development of the missions. He is presented as one who worked with, preached to, and accepted men and women on an equal plane. Examples of this abound: Phoebe carried important papers for Paul (Rom 16:1—2); the apostle sent equal greetings to men and women (Rom 16); he urged both to do the work of deacons and deaconesses (1 Tim 3:11); he had a high regard for Priscilla and Aquila (Rom 16:3—4); and Paul regarded highly the information he received from Chloe’s household at Corinth (1 Cor 1:11).9 Where did Paul receive this attitude? It came from Paul’s interpretation of Christ’s message of equality.

Answer 5

Paul used to go against Jesus' teachings and persecute Christians until Jesus appeared to him when he was on the road to Damascus to persecute more Christians. Paul (who was Saul) became a Christian and changed his name to Paul. He became an apostle and THEN started to write his Christian writings. He is the "emblem" of a changed man and an example to everyone that even the really bad guys can be changed. His writings are also part of the foundation of the Church. : )

Answer 6

Paul preached the message of Jesus Christ. Sure, he used to persecute the Christians. When he was blinded on the road to Damascus, he met Jesus. From that moment, he endeavoured to spread God's word as far and wide as he could.
Paul's writings encouraged the churches in those areas (Thessalonica, Ephesus, etc.) to continue in their faith, and to never lose sight of what they were living for. He had simple instructions on how to live in God's favour, and it is all relevant today.
Have you ever read the Bible? It might be a good idea. That way you can check the facts for yourself.

Answer 7

Because he did not go against Jesus' teachings. If you think that, then you yourself must live in conflict with Christ's teachings. The Church, through Apostolic Authority has confirmed Paul's writings as being authentically inspired Scripture, that's why his books are in the New Testament - something that has been established since the late 4th century.

Answer 8

Paul had a life changing moment with Jesus on the road to Damascus, that is where Paul received forgiveness and salvation. He then spent 3 years in the presents of God, unlearning everything he had learned as a Pharisee, and relearning the truth for salvation.

Answer 9

The apostle Paul replaced right into a chosen vessel of Jesus Christ to submit to His call till now the Gentiles, kings, and the youngsters of Israel. (Acts 9:15). The Lord has used Paul who replaced into an authority interior the regulation of Moses to bare to all Christians the adjustments between the regulation which replaced into given with the aid of Moses and attractiveness and actuality that got here with the aid of Jesus Christ (John a million:17). without Paul's writings interior the Bible Christians might have omit out on the gospels of Christ, of peace, of grace and of the dominion which Paul wrote plenty approximately. Paul replaced into the guy who delivered forth the main revelations between the old and the recent Teastaments to the church. i've got faith that one won't be able to start to stay a positive Christian existence in faith, actuality and attractiveness without residing out Paul's teachings in our lives.

Answer 10

Paul never went against anything Jesus taught. He had to be a warrior to get the gospel out. He had to work hard and be a fearless leader. In what way did he go against Jesus ?