Library of Articles

The claim that Paul's revelation simply continues what Christ taught the Twelve is false. Paul received his gospel independently by direct revelation of the ascended Christ, and the programs remained distinct. The right hands of fellowship in Galatians 2 confirmed two commissions, not one progressive revelation.

The Israel of God in Galatians 6:16 is not the Body of Christ replacing Israel. It is the faithful Jewish remnant who embraced Paul's gospel and now walk according to the new-creature rule with a heavenly calling. This article traces the two programs running side by side and how God keeps both intact.

Paul never calls the Body of Christ sheep. The revelation of the mystery centers on our identity as members of the Body of Christ with a heavenly calling — not sheep in an earthly fold. This article shows why the distinction matters and what our true identity under Paul's gospel actually is.

The faith Paul calls a mystery is not personal faith but the faith of Jesus Christ — His faithfulness — which is the basis of the believer's justification before God. Part one traces the distinction between personal faith in the Old Testament and the faith of Christ revealed to Paul for the dispensation of grace.

Part two continues the examination of the faith of Christ, showing why this mystery is superior to personal faith and why the believer's confidence rests in Christ's faithfulness rather than their own capacity to believe. If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful.