Why do Church Christians (usually) quote Paul instead of Jesus?

Answer 1

Because Paul's writings are more wishy-washy, and it is easier to justify (whatever) with Paul's writings that the quotes attributed to Jesus.


FYI I am a Christian, not a Paulian

Answer 2

Good question.

Paul had a unique relationship with God. He went through a lot of pain and suffering for simply being who he was... a bond servant and follower of Jesus. Paul gives practical advice and gives glory to God for all things. Just as Jesus did. Paul is not a greater teacher than Jesus by any means. In fact most of his letters are filled with teachings that Jesus had spoken during His life. Paul also visited other regions and countries during his life.

Think of it this way. The president of a company(God) has a vice-president(Jesus) who sets up the order of things and develops a hand book of employee conduct(Bible). Now this company needs a few people(Disciples/Apostles) to teach and train newer employees(Christians) on the rules and code of conduct of the company. Many people remember the teachings of the trainer(Paul) better than the One who wrote the book. Get the idea?

Answer 3

Many of Pauls writings were geared for the creation of churches as well as everyday life. Many of Jesus sayings (while certainly authoritative and important) often have duel meanings and/or are dificult to apply to everyday life. That is not to say they cannot ultimately be exegeted and properly applied to everyday life, but it is most dificult whereas Paul laid down many principles for the early church in a very straightforward manner.

Do realize, that Jesus was intentionally trying to be cryptic in order to sift believers and offer rebuffs in order to test peoples faiths whereas Paul was just trying to teach, preach, and apply the Gospel and many lessons in as plain a straightforward manner as he possibly could. Jesus even left behind a few theological mysteries which have confounded theologians for centuries. Paul is easier to exegete by far.

Answer 4

Well, what part of the Bible (AV1611) are you saying is not quoting God's on words?

"Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost." 2 Peter 1:20-21

Answer 5

It grow to get replaced after Christ grow to be resurrected on a Sunday. As Christianity grew, it grow to be initially seen in straight forward terms a sect of Judaism, no longer that's very own faith. even although, as Christians began to journey further and extra "flak" from non-messianic Jews, they might now no longer meet on Saturdays in synagogues, as they were contained in the habit of doing early on. So, Believers began to fulfill each and on a daily basis! As this custom tapered off, they realised they necessary to concentration on one specific day whilst an entire team might desire to fulfill on the comparable time. in this time, there grow to be an quite super branch that almost chop up and killed the Christian faith. some million/2 the Christians of the day began coaching that new converts had to grow to be Jews (be circumcised, keep nutritional regulations, holy days, etc), with the different a million/2 asserting that grow to be no longer needed. The church at last sided with the 2d team, and as a bigger thank you to illustrate their ideals that Christians did no longer might desire to grow to be Jews, they began to fulfill on Sundays, quite than Saturdays. ^(this complete controversy may be learn contained in the e book of Acts)^ Christians have self belief that a Sabbath might desire to be saved, yet that it is not correct what day of the week it relatively is. it would desire to Tuesday if somebody wanted it to be. the significant element is to coach the concepts of shabbat sooner or later a week.

Answer 6

There is no difference between what Paul wrote and what Jesus taught.

If there was, Paul's work would have never been included in the canon of scripture.

Answer 7

Jesus said:
"He who receives you (a disciple) receives Me, and He who receives Me receives Him who sent Me." (Matthew 10:40)
Paul was an apostle of the Lord. If you listen to Paul you are listening to Jesus Christ.

Answer 8

maybe its because Paul wrote most of the new testament