Where in the above verses you quoted from Acts 15 does it show that he INVENTED Christianity?>>>>>>>>
I quoted the verses in acts 15 not to show that Paul invented Christianity but that he did not invent it.
Those words clearly tell us that it was the HOLY SPIRIT ( i.e. GOD ) who helped them (not simply Paul) make that decision.>>>>>>
That is right, Paul did not make those decisions.
In Galatians 2 , Paul tells us that the apostles tells him not to forget the poor.>>>>>>
No, here are the exact words.
Gal 2
10 Only they would that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward to do.
That is not the only thing.
Act 15
29 That ye abstain from meats offered to idols, and from blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication: from which if ye keep yourselves, ye shall do well. Fare ye well .
Acts 15 did not give us every detail of Paul’s conversation with the rest of the apostles. In Galatians 2, he gives us some more details. THAT’s ALL.>>>>>>>
Why did Paul say ( only )when that was not the only thing they were to heed?
Gal 1
6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:
Paul is talking of himself as the him they are removed from.
You can see very plainly that Paul is once again complaining about this church recognizing doctrine other than his own.
Peter seems to recommend at least some of Paul`s writings 2 Peter 3:15-16
Luke applies Apostle to Paul and Barbabas.
In acts 15:25 they are called beloved brothers.
These three scriptures come up every time there is a discussion of the dozens of contradictions regarding Paul, as if they explained the whole thing and there is nothing to discuss.
Every thing else comes from Paul.
Gal 1
8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.
That we have preached unto you, who is the we?
1 But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man.
12 For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Who is the we?
No one except Paul and he goes on verse after verse talking about him self and making others look less, and it is really hard to tell who the others are that he is talking about.
16 Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth?
Paul is defending him self to the Galatians as he did the Corinthians.
John 5
43 I am come in my Father’s name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive.
When I was attending church I could count the sermons of what Jesus said on the fingers of one hand but there would not be enough fingers in the church to count the sermons about the great apostle Paul.
why conclude that Paul is fabricating things?
Only those who are biased against him would do that.>>>>>>
I am only pointing out these things so you can understand what people are looking at to get their opinions,
I can also see your opinion as I myself argued for years that Paul never had any differences with the apostles.
Personally I do not believe any one is infallible, including the apostles and that includes Paul, if People are of the mind that Paul could do nothing wrong why would they believe that Peter could?
but by Paul`s words Peter did do something wrong or at least Paul thought he did.
If Peter was not perfect then neither was Paul.
We are not to judge men, but only their actions and words.
If some one talks enough they are bound to make some mistakes.
I do not believe every thing in scripture is wrote down by the holy spirit but is only inspired by the holy spirit.
I was sitting with a group of people and had not said a single word for about an hour, they all started looking at me as if they might think I was dumb, so I started talking and left them no doubt.
So I will get off of here.
RE: I quoted the verses in acts 15 not to show that Paul invented Christianity but that he did not invent it.
Good. Then we are in agreement here. I apologize if I misread you.
Now on to the next issue....
RE: No, here are the exact words.
Gal 2 10 Only they would that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward to do.
That is not the only thing.
Act 15 29 That ye abstain from meats offered to idols, and from blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication: from which if ye keep yourselves, ye shall do well. Fare ye well .
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That was the advise they made to a GROUP of people they commissioned.
Acts 15:22 22 “Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to choose some of their own men and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas (called Barsabbas) and Silas, two men who were leaders among the brothers.”
Among them were Judas and Silas.
What Paul was referring to in Galatians 2 is ADDITIONAL ADVISE given to him by those who sent him.
Again, I see no conflict at all.
RE: I am only pointing out these things so you can understand what people are looking at to get their opinions,
Well, you seem to be doing a good job refuting them. Continue doing it like Apollos... :)