Was Saint Paul a ‘prophet’.?

Question

Indeed, it is so strange and ironic, knowing that none of Paul’s epistle to the Romans, more than 430 verses, were ever formulated by Jesus. Paul should have made direct reference to the pristine teachings of Jesus, if only the former claim for apostleship by divine inspiration was indeed true. Instead, large parts of his epistles’ Biblical quotations (notably those in the Epistle to the Romans) were taken from the Old Testament – Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Deuteronomy, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings, Psalms, Proverbs, Isaiah, Ezekiel and Hosea. His epistles were, indeed a product of tedious efforts, but that does not make Paul far better than any of the other men who authored the Bible, nor does it make him a Prophet.

Answer 1

I like your analysis!!!

However, you have answered your own question.

Your sister,
Ginger

Answer 2

No, he is classified as an apostle of Christ rather than a prophet. However, in practical terms, both apostles and prophets were God's human messengers, so calling him a prophet is close to the truth anyway.

Yes, Paul quoted from the Old Testament. So did Jesus and his other apostles. Nothing wrong with that.

Paul helps us to understand the purpose of Christ's death and resurrection better than any other of the authors of the New Testament. His teaching is in full agreement with that of Jesus.

Maybe Paul only rarely directly quotes Jesus because he did not share in his earthly ministry. That's just a guess though. He was obviously influenced by Christ's teaching (received second hand) or he came to understand a lot through the Old Testament once he realized it was speaking about Jesus.

For example:

* Paul says in Romans that all the OT commands are summed up in the command to love; Jesus said that the greatest commandment is to love.

* Paul speaks of new life in Christ and (in Acts) of the hope of resurrection; Jesus said that he was the resurrection and the life.

* Paul speaks of being conformed to God's likeness as our spiritual worship (as opposed to OT worship involving sacrificing animals at the temple); Jesus speaks of worshipping in spirit and in truth (again instead of worshipping at the temple).

I could go on but you get the idea.

Answer 3

John the Baptist was the last prophet.
You still have NO idea what you're talking about.
Try reading in the New Testament. Jesus Christ fulfilled the Old Testament with the New Testament.
Try reading in Acts 9:1-19

Answer 4

For those who are saying Paul was sinner but Jesus appointed him as apostle.
First of all do oyou think Prophet Jesus will appoint a sinner as apostle?
Second Paul never met Prophet Jesus (pbuh)in Hisfirst appearence on earth.
Third if I claim I saw Jesus and He appointed me His apostle will you believe me, specially if I am a sinner?
Wake upmy Christian brothers and sisters use wisdom and do deny Holy Prophet Jesus(pbuh), by accepting false personalities.

Paul never met Jesus in the flesh, he only claimed some strange vision.

Answer 5

All that Paul is:
-man of God
-disciple
-apostle
-zealot, first for the Pharisees, then for God
-passionate for God
-child of God
-messenger of God (in other words, prophet)
-and others, call him what you like.

My point is, why compare Paul, or even anyone (sans Jesus) and argue about who is better and who's not? That is not the point of the Bible, or any of what is written by him.

Phi 3:7 But whatever things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.

Answer 6

The last was John The Baptist. Jesus was both God, High Priest, King and Prophet! Saint Paul is an apostle as he has claimed!

Answer 7

According to the Catholic view of things, St. Paul was not a prophet (the last prophet was St. John the Baptist). St. Paul was an apostle.

Answer 8

No, he was not a prophet, and I don't know of any Christians who consider him to be one.

And actually, Paul DOES make references to Jesus's teachings. That simply was not the purpose of Romans.

Answer 9

Jesus appoint Paul (Saul) as Apostle. Paul was a sinner but repent his sins

Answer 10

No! Saul of Tarsus was an imposter who has committed the biggest lies in history, which are: the "divinity" of Jesus (PBUH), the "orginal sin" myth, and the "salvation through crucifixion" joke. He was a Roman by ethnicity, but a Jew by faith; which makes him actually a Gentile. It was he who allowed the consumption of pork and alcohol, it was he who advocated celibacy, discouraged physical hygiene, and all the stupid superstitions known in the Christian faith.

Interesting is that Jesus (PBUH) cursed him; along with the Pharisees. Most notable and respected figures in history; including many born- Chrsitians like Thomas Jefferson, Albert Schweitzer and George Bernard Shaw spoke of Paul as an eveil imposter and an anti-Christ. May God curse him forever, Ameen!

Answer 11

St Paul talked to the other apostles like Peter and others who heard him teach verified his teaching with that of the apostles to ensure that they were in line. Firstly St Paul and the other disciples were not prophets, they were disciples and followers of Jesus.

Mohammad on the other hand was an oracle of a wannabe god, no different from an oracle of Diana of Ephesus. Mohamad was even urged to commit suicide at one point at the begining of his fake prophethood by depressing spirits, and that should raise a big red flag, one not found among any Jewish prophets' histories, not to mention his so-called revealing self-named angel "gabriel" being afraid of puppy dogs hiding under Mohammad's bed who might react violently to "him' or "it". (the demon)