“Paul got his instruction from the risen Christ. His writings were inspired by the Holy Spirit, any ‘bias’ in them was a result of that inspiration. Or is God subject to man in that He can prompt, but man makes the final decision on what is written?”
The Catholic Church has said the same thing about all their decrees by the Pope for almost 2000 yrs. And their influence had a lot to do with what scriptures are considered worthy of the Bible.
I believe in the Bible as divinely inspired and as being the word of God.
Were the translations divinely inspired?
Which ones?
Was the cannon process accurate?
Were all the ecumenical councils accurate in what the rejected and what they affirmed as being of God?
Were the oral communications of the word prior to written documentation accurate?
And finally, if you are not connected to the Holy Spirit as you read scripture, how do you know that your interpretation of the words is correct?
I am not saying that I know the answer to all or even any of the above questions, but they must be addressed as you search for the truth in the Bible. My personal journey has been a constantly revised work in process as I read the same scriptures over and over and pray for guidance. I must say it has been quite an journey as there are many levels of truth and understanding in the same scripture.
I don't think they are important questions, the Bible says God calls, God gives grace, God gives faith in no uncertain terms. Rather than rely on my understanding, I will trust the God that saves me.