Tweets - November 17th - Paul had understanding

Paul had understanding of God.

"For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are dying, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written, 'I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the cleverness of the clever I will set aside.'

Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not come to know God, God was well-pleased through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe. For indeed Jews ask for signs and Greeks search for wisdom; but we preach Christ crucified, to Jews a stumbling block and to Gentiles foolishness, but to those who are the called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

For consider your calling, brethren, that there were not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble; but God has chosen the foolish things of the world to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to shame the things which are strong, and the base things of the world and the despised God has chosen, the things that are not, so that God may nullify the things that are, so that no man may boast before God." ~ 1 Corinthians 1:18-29

Unlike later Christians, Paul believed in and trusted the salvation of Yeshua (Christ) from death; it was his message. Like later Christians, Paul often condemned the humanity of people (for instance, he was very pro-sexual repression, as you know); it was also his message.

Though Paul was a prophet (unlike any other Pharisee ever), God was not going to save someone like him from death as this would have boasted in Paul's bad behavior.

Paul took offense with God's creation - and God created a free on-set live porn studio called "Earth" where everyone was welcome. What Paul left in his wake were churches that would also take offense and become the churches of today; churches that God refuses to help or support.

Endless apologetics, endless debates - a single "Yea" or "Nay" from God would put an end to them all - but no, not ever, not a single word or ounce of support from God. You're on your own; this is even made plain to atheists.