“They are wonderful verses, and thank you for them, but I’m not sure who/what is contesting the annointing of Paul to preach to the gentiles.”
Many on the left including liberal mainline denominations hate Paul b/c of his teachings on the role of women and on the subject of homosexuality. Thats why they use the whole “but Jesus never talked about it” yada yada. I would strongly recommend Martin Luther’s Commentary on the Galatians. He does an excellent job expounding on Paul’s gospel and apostleship.
THank you for the insight and the recommendation!