The God Culture Philippines Biblical History Library

Archaeological Evidence of Ophir’s Gold

In 1946, archaeologists discovered inscribed pottery shards

Referencing Ophir's gold...

Key Texts: Acts 15; Galatians 2; 2 Peter 3:15–16

Even if Yahusha called Paul, did the other apostles recognize him?

Scripture answers that question.

Barnabas introduced Paul to the apostles.

James welcomed him.

The Jerusalem Council received his ministry.

Peter went even further, writing:

"...our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you..."
(2 Peter 3:15)

Peter then warns that some people twist Paul's writings "as they do also the other scriptures."

Notice what Peter does not say.

He does not call Paul a false teacher.

He does not reject Paul's ministry.

He recognizes Paul's wisdom and places his writings alongside the Scriptures while warning against those who distort them.

The testimony of Scripture is remarkably consistent.

The apostles did not reject Paul.

They embraced him as a fellow servant of Messiah.

If Peter, James, and the Jerusalem assembly accepted Paul, on what biblical basis should believers reject him today?

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