Paul spread hate and bigotry. Jesus was about love one another. 1st Corinthians is a book full of hate and prejudice.
2006-12-27 16:59:54 · 20 answers · asked by Gorgeoustxwoman2013 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Hey sweets, What is the hangup with Paul tonight? If you are going to make sweeping statements, could you type them in or at least give chapter and verse?
You have Jesus down spot on, but I'm having trouble seeing 1 Cor. as you describe.
Give us some help, tossing adjectives around isn't a guide to meaningful questions or answers.
2006-12-27 17:08:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Again, this is the sad state of the public's knowledge of the Bible. Try substantiating your claims with some evidence. Paul did no such thing, and Jesus isn't just about warm fuzzies. Jesus preached the love of God through Him alone, Paul not only helps us understands his teachings but also gives us more as an instrument of God. 1st Corinthians 13 is a famous chapter on love by the way, quoted by many today. Try looking it up!
2006-12-27 17:05:12 · answer #2 · answered by Michael C 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Paul did not spread hate and bigotry. If anything in 1 Corinthians 13, Paul clearly lays out what matters most—love.
You're clearly out to discredit Paul by framing your question the way you did. I suggest letting go of your bias and come to his letters again with a more objective reading, lest you rob yourself of the opportunities to appreciate the wealth and beauty of the Pauline letters written in glory and honor of Christ Jesus.
2006-12-27 17:11:25 · answer #3 · answered by im3ngs 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The problem with Paul is very similar to the problem Jesus had with Peter. It wasn't that he wasn't his follower, but his enthusiasm can get in the way of the wisdom Jesus offered.
Paul indeed falls into Pride in lecturing the Corinthians, but it is the ignorant pride of a new convert. In so much as when someone is given a new set of clothes, they wear them more so than the others they have, so to do converts wear their 'salvation' more visibly than those whom have bore it for many years. As such, the 'visibility' and enthusiasm Paul demonstrates in 1 Cor. is misguided.
Likewise, there is much evidence in the Gospels that Peter, although well-meaning to his teacher, oftentimes attempted to hinder him from doing what Peter thought was unnecessary. He was even rebuked in one of the Gospels as being an 'adversary' or Satan. Does Jesus' constant rebuking of Peter (even admonishing him to put away his sword at his arrest) mean that he was less a follower of Jesus; no. Jesus even made him Pope, not in spite of his failures but because of them, because of the potential Jesus saw in Peter.
The same might be said of St. Paul. When Paul's enthusiasm steps over the line ("As for me...I...have already passed sentence in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ on the man who did this deed...What I really wrote about was your not associating with anyone who bears the title 'brother' if he is immoral, covetous..."), one hopes that the spirit of understanding is what permeates the teachings. Even Paul would agree Jesus' teachings are the ultimate determinor ("My knowledge is imperfect now...")
In any sort of confusion between someone's teachings and the teachings of Christ, Christ is the determiner.
2006-12-27 17:48:08 · answer #4 · answered by Khnopff71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paul grow to learn by utilising Jesus by way of His Holy Spirit. God`s mercy is for each guy or woman, he has consigned all adult adult males to disobedience that He could have mercy upon all. Romans 11:21. Romans 12:14-21 says we are to bless people who persecute us, pay off no person evil for evil. All that's in suited cohesion with the training of Jesus to instruct mercy, if we could desire to acquire mercy. For all are sinners and all decide on God`s mercy. the full bible is in cohesion and finished so as that Christians could have religious understand-how and training down the centuries. Timothy 3:sixteen-17
2016-10-28 12:50:05 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Purpose:
To identify problems in the Corinthian church, to offer solutions, and teach the believers how to live for Christ in a corrupt society.
Key Verse:
I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may br perfectly united in mind and thought. 1 Corinthians 1:10 NIV
The Christians in Corinth were struggling with their environment. Surrounded by corruption and every conceivable sin, they felt the pressure to adapt. They knew they were free in Christ, but what did this freedom mean? How should they view idols or sexuality? What should they do about marriage, women in the church, and the gifts of the Holy Spirit? These were more than theoretical questions- the church was being undermined by immorality and spiritual immaturity. The believes' faith was being tried in the crucible of immoral Corinth, and some on them were failing the test.
Paul heard of their struggles and wrote this letter to address their problems, heal their divisions, and answer their questions. Paul confronted them with their sin and their need for corrective action and clear commitment to Christ.
Paul gives us a Christian approach to problem solving. He analyzed the problem thoughly to uncover the underlying issue and then highlighted the biblical values that should giide our action.
Please take time out to RE-READ 1 Corinthians
A. PAUL ADDRESSESS CHURCH PROBLEMS
(1:1-6:20)
1. Divisions in the church
2. Disorder in the church
B. PAUL ANSWERS CHURCH QUESTIONS
(7:1-16:24)
1. Instruction on Christians marriage
2. Instruction on Christians freedom
3. Instruction on public worship
4. Instruction on resurrection
My pray for you that God give you more wisdom, knowledge, and understanding of his Word.
GOD BLESS YOU!
2006-12-27 17:46:03 · answer #6 · answered by GOD IS LOVE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus was "about love one another" -- but He also had some pretty harsh words about certain behaviors too.
I don't know where you get the idea that "being about love" is synonymous with a "do anything you want" mentality on life.
And I don't know where you get the idea that Jesus espoused such an "anything goes" life outlook.
In that regard, Paul did exactly what Jesus wanted.
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2006-12-27 17:16:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What book are you reading... not in mine...Paul was instructed by Jesus for about two years befor he went out spreading what is The Word of God. Paul was personaly appointed by Jesus as an Apostle...and this was confirmed by the original Apostles in Jerusalem.
2006-12-27 17:11:52 · answer #8 · answered by idahomike2 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Omg... 1 Cor 13 is nothing BUT the value of love... I dont know where you get the idea of ANY hate or prejudice in 1 Cor... must just be something you heard or you just throw the whole book out because he says "women must be silent in church and learn in submission" without reading ANYTHING else he taught?
2006-12-27 17:08:44 · answer #9 · answered by impossble_dream 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paul did not hate or spread it. Jesus was about love one another. Read 1 Cor 13:- It is one of my favorite verses in th Bible. It tells about love.
2006-12-27 17:04:50 · answer #10 · answered by SeeTheLight 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋