Is this it? Paul confirms all he learned of the Gospel came by revelation from Christ. I would say that is not tradition but direct revelation, which Paul by his epistles gave to us in writing.
Galatians 1:11-17 NASB
For I would have you know, brethren, that the gospel which was preached by me is not according to man. For I neither received it from man, nor was I taught it, but I received it through a revelation of Jesus Christ. For you have heard of my former manner of life in Judaism, how I used to persecute the church of God beyond measure and tried to destroy it; and I was advancing in Judaism beyond many of my contemporaries among my countrymen, being more extremely zealous for my ancestral traditions.
But when God, who had set me apart even from my mother’s womb and called me through His grace, was pleased to reveal His Son in me so that I might preach Him among the Gentiles, I did not immediately consult with flesh and blood, nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me; but I went away to Arabia, and returned once more to Damascus.
No, it is a common thought — sort of like a proverb. At least that is where I thought it came from. I’ll ask and find out since I didn’t take notes at the class.
Thanks for your input though.
Once Paul wrote it down, it ceased to be *tradition* but became Scripture.
IOW, the important stuff for us to know, Paul made sure and wrote down.