[smvoice]

Paul leaves no one in doubt as to what he is saying. There is no interpretation to be made. He states clearly that the gospel which he preached was a direct revelation of Christ, not taught to him by man, nor received of him by man. We can choose to believe Paul or not believe him, but it doesn't change the fact that he states clearly where he received the gospel he preached and from Whom.

And I do agree with you. There is an 'official account'. It is in Chapter 1:11,12.

"But I CERTIFY you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man. For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ."

Acts 15:11 is a fascinating verse, if you are ever bored and wish to see something in a new light, perhaps.

[Mad Dawg]

Paul leaves no one in doubt as to what he is saying. There is no interpretation to be made. He states clearly that the gospel which he preached was a direct revelation of Christ, not taught to him by man, nor received of him by man. Am I disputing that?

There is no interpretation to be made.

That in itself is an act of interpretation.

[Mad Dawg]

Whoops! Let's try that again:

Paul leaves no one in doubt as to what he is saying. There is no interpretation to be made. He states clearly that the gospel which he preached was a direct revelation of Christ, not taught to him by man, nor received of him by man.

Am I disputing that?

There is no interpretation to be made.

That in itself is an act of interpretation.

Acts 15:11 is a fascinating verse, if you are ever bored and wish to see something in a new light, perhaps.

Oh. Are you suggesting I have never read that verse before and have never thought about it?