Let's assume for one minute that the bible is true, whose "word" means more, Jesus or Paul.?

Question

come on! How can they be the same? Was Paul also the "son of god"?

Answer 1

None of the books/letters of the Bible were written by Christ. Christ never wrote one word, as far as we know, and his words are very few, at least compared to others'. And, some of his words are somewhat contradictory to the other writers'. Yet, there is a world religious system based on what amounts to a very few quoted or paraphrased words of its founder, while Paul's, who never met Christ except in a vision and through others in the community, words constitute, by far, the greatest proportion of the Bible.

Christianity survived in spite, brought great positive changes overall to social institutions and individual lives. I think it is short-sighted and unjust to ignore the impact. The harm that has been done in the name of Christianity or any other religion is from people who have imposed their personal or political agendas on people using religion as part of their pretext. The harm has come not from the religion itself but, like the ocean, from man-made pollution of the once pristine body.

Believer or non-believer, I suggest we look fair-mindedly at the larger picture, from a world and historical perspective. Whether Paul's, other Biblical writers', or Christ's, the effect on civilizations, hearts, and minds is the effect. Discounting embellishments and agendas of so-called followers, the words themselves are benign and beneficial to humanity, and were never intended by those uttering or writing them to be so abused.

Answer 2

I find the bible so often 'hidden in plain view'. If I research a word, which I really have to be led to do, since there are a lot of words, right? Who is to know what do research? I have to be led into this, or that has been my experience. I'll give one example of my experience. For some reason, hidden also from me, I looked up in the Greek, the meaning for 'repentance'. I think it had to do with it being used as a noun and verb in the same verse. When I saw the Greek word, and then really looked at the meaning of each part of the word, I was so uplifted and astounded, that it was like a 'eureka' experience. Many words fit that. Then when I researched the sower and the seed putting together what I do know, I was again astounded. Space/time would not permit documentation here. Also, there are some things best found because it's far more precious that way.

Answer 3

One does wonder, doesn't one. Jesus has the Sodomites being resurrected. Paul says they're gone forever.

In Matthew 10:15, Matthew 11:23,24 and Luke 10:12, Jesus talks about the standing of those men in the final judgment being more "tolerable" than for those who don't listen to him or his disciples. The implication seems to be that they have the possibility of everlasting life.

On the other hand, at Romans 9:29, 2 Peter 2:6, Jude 7 (most specifically speaking of the everlasting fire) and Revelation 11:8, the fate of those destroyed originally at Sodom are equated with the second death. It's as if Paul, Peter and John took the opposite stand from Jesus.

So whose word stands?

Answer 4

Well since Paul pointed to Jesus, I would have to say that Jesus' word means more. Paul was the most willing to follow after the teachings of Jesus. Paul, even though he was not present with the Lord until on the road to Damascus, had certain edges over the other Apostles. He typically showed his observances in his letters to certain churches, but especially with what I believe he wrote: The Book of Hebrews.

Answer 5

First, you need to understand that Jesus IS the Word. The Bible says that "the Word was made flesh and dwelled amongst us" ; therefore, His is the Word of truth. When Paul was on his way to Damascus, he fell off of his horse and asked Jesus "What do you want me to do, Lord?" Before this occured Paul had persecuted Christians but after this amazing incident he changed his heart and his ways. He was saved! Paul was a great man who became a servant of the Most-High God and wrote many books of the Bible under the Lord's direction.

Answer 6

One doesn't mean more than another one. They're equal in validity, authenticy, inspiration by God, directed by the Holy Spirit. Jesus taught Paul. Whatever Paul spoke about was wisdom given him by the Holy Spirit and under Jesus' teaching and authority. It talks about in Acts that the disciples devoted themselves to the apostle's teachings as their teaching came from Jesus in the first place.
On one's own, without Jesus or the Holy Spirit guiding/teaching you, no one would be really truthful, or they would be in error with maybe not everything but some things they were saying/teaching.

Every book of the Bible is just as inspired by God as any other book in the Bible. It is all directed/authored/breathed/inspired by God. That makes the whole Bible inerrant.

Also, over 40 men wrote the books that make up the Bible but God is the true author of His Word. And yes, Jesus is known as/called the Word.

Answer 7

Jesus the Christ of course. Even paul acknowledged that. I n one of his letters to one of the churches he said "I believe I have the Spirit on this." In other words his word or opinion was subject to the guidance of the Holy Spirit. T4

Answer 8

Jesus, but unfortunately a lot of Christian theology was dreamed up by Paul.

Answer 9

If you believe the bible to be true than you also believe that all scripture is true. There would be no difference between one book or chapter or verse and another. It's all there for the same reason and that is to testify of God and His character.

edit: Hey, you asked...lol. I didn't say I expected you to believe me. I simply stated what the bible states, that all scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for instruction in righteousness.

Answer 10

Well since Paul made up the whole religion, I'd say Paul. His writings predate the gospels anyways.