Mark, I did not mean that in a rude way. Truly. I don’t think you comprehend what Paul’s calling was. We’ve gone through this before. And after that. You do not seem interested in studying the revelations that were given him directly from Jesus Christ. You don’t seem interested in the “mystery” he was speaking of. It doesn’t seem of particular importance to you. That is your choice. I respect your decisions, I don’t agree with them, but I do respect them. Believe it or not, I do not want an argument. You take a stand. I take a stand. That’s the freedom we both enjoy. Maranatha!
Yes, we have been through this a couple of times. Yet, as I have pointed out, the revelations are doled out piecemeal and only in the context of the conversation or argument that Paul has at the time. There is no story of the revelation to Paul as it was to John. Except for Acts 9 - three verses - does Paul ever claim quotes from God? I do not downplay Paul’s role, but I will not accept Paul being elevated over Christ and the primary source of belief for Christianity.