I saw this video and I had to ask Christians what they thought.?

Question

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zf5sFcO6aWo

Basically, the video states that the Apostle Paul ruined Christianity. That he was a false prophet and he defiled and twisted the words of Jesus. Was Paul the real Judas?

I wonder if Jesus knew that his disciples would follow him, than why Judas? And also, why didn't he ask Paul to head his church and not Peter?

Answer 1

Why have you gotten two thumbs down for this posting?

Oh wait - because everything this guy says makes sense. How silly of me.

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Answer 2

Consider the backgrounds of whoever made this movie. They sure don't sound like they've done adequate research. Still, even among those of us that claim to be followers of Christ, one can find wildly different matters of opinion on many points. But these are not matters of opinion; our faith is rooted and grounded in the facts contained in scripture. I will point you to just a few, hopefully others will add. 1. God used Paul to put into writing most of the New Testament letters. 2. Peter places Paul's writings as equal with the Old Testament writings, recognizing them to be equally as inspired.
What you have run across can best be told to you by reading 2 Peter 3:15-18. Truly some people with the loudest voices are unstable, unlearned. Unfortunately, they can make movies too. Do your own original readings, go to the source. Listen to the Bible. It is our only true source(basis) of our beliefs.
Paul was a scholar. And God used him to write in a very simple way so all could understand the doctrines of the faith. All the book of Romans is doctrinal. Paul was not Judas, that's certain. Whoever came up with that assertion has taken a position that cannot be defended. Paul has been very much maligned lately. You will hear all manner of speculative stories. Pray for the truth.

Answer 3

This is quoted from Romans Chapter 6, verse 1: (Paul's writing to the Christians in Rome): What shall we way, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? By no means! We died to sin; how can we live in it any longer?"

Cross reference Romans 3:31: "Do we, then nullify the law by this faith? Not at all! Rather we uphold the law."

You see, Jesus fulfilled the Law and the Prophets. Paul doesn't oppose this. Paul says to uphold the law and stop sinning. So where is the contradiction?

To be a false prophet is one who tells you what is going to happen in the future and it needs to come true. A good example of a false prophet is Jehovahh Witnesses. They again and again have put a specific date to the end of the world, and guess what? All those dates have come to pass and the world is still here. Therefore, a Jehovah Witness is a false prophet.

The Apostle Paul never told about the future. His mission was to speak the truth of God and establish the Christian faith throughout the Gentile world.

Answer 4

Paul was chosen as an Apostle by Jesus and instructed by Jesus, in the spirit, before begining his ministry. Pauls authority was confirmed by the original Apostles in Jerusalem... These were men with direct contact with God... I personaly feel that the anti Paul movement is from those who do not want to accept the strict teaching and want to just keep only the feel good stuff... I can see no conflict with any of Pauls teaching of Jesus' instructions.... I too have difficulty complying with the teaching of Jesus and The Word of God... But it is God's Word and Will... I do not have the authority to water down God's Word... nor do the Paul bashers.

Answer 5

NO, These claims are typical of Muslims and others that do not believe the New Testament. Jesus said that he didn't come to destroy the law, but IN THE NEXT VERSE, HE PREDICTS THE END OF THE LAW.

Matt 5:17 Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 Truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law UNTIL EVERYTHING IS ACCOMPLISHED.

IF the law were not to be set aside, the last phrase is meaningless. ONLY in light of the TEMPORARY nature of the law can we understand Jesus' statement.

Answer 6

Apostle Paul is a born again Christian. He sits at the right hand of Jesus who sits at the right hand of God.

Paul isn't a false prophet. He said the message and warned of others that would try to pervert the Gospel of Christ.

Answer 7

Your video is an attempt to deceive people to believing nonsense about Apostle Paul. Paul spread Christianity throughout the known world in his time. He suffered many things for the name of Jesus and he stayed a believing follower of Jesus Christ.

Answer 8

Wow, just watched it... This guy is off base on allot of his facts. He needs to do more research, not just from Paul's own writings but from outside historical facts about the time. The big one that sticks out.. "Paul contradicts James" No, Paul was speaking to nonbelievers. He stated that there is nothing you can do to earn you salvation. Only by grace. James was speaking to believers. He stated, now that you are a believer, act like one. That passage in Revelation, is talking about the second judgment of God. God Will first judge you on your belief in Him. Then for those who fallow Christ, He will judge you on the actions you did for him. The second judgment is not about salvation, it is about how you lived your life for Him...

Answer 9

No he was a Pharisee who had been out to kill Christians until Jesus Spoke to him. he was a convert and had been a religious zelot for Judaism which he switched to Christ he helped the church be built but it was based on the sacrifice of Jesus the Christ hence the name christian.

Answer 10

He was crucified head down at his own request because he felt he wasn't worthy to die as Jesus did, that doesn't sound like a person trying to deceive anyone to me.

If he was trying to make Christianity look bad he would have asked to be crucified as Jesus was in order to mock him.

Answer 11

What a ridiculous statement. Paul was the greatest missionary the church has ever had.