PAUL PREACHED THE GOSPEL OF GRACE IN ACTS

[Doug]

[Act 14:21-22 KJV] 21 And when they had preached the gospel to that city, and had taught many, they returned again to Lystra, and [to] Iconium, and Antioch, 22 Confirming the souls of the disciples, [and] exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.

There are some who say the book of Acts only has Paul preaching the law and the prophets.

In the verse above we read that Paul preached the gospel.

[Act 20:24 KJV] 24 But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

What gospel Paul preached can be found in the above verse. Paul preached the gospel of the grace of God.

[Tit 2:11 KJV] 11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,

This gospel was revealed to Paul by revelations from the Lord Jesus Christ.

Paul did not just preach from Moses and the prophets.

Paul did not preach the gospel of the kingdom, in which Israel will reign with Christ for a thousand years.

[Col 1:13 KJV] 13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated [us] into the kingdom of his dear Son:

Paul preached the kingdom of God, not the earthly kingdom for Israel, but rather, the kingdom of the dear Son.

[2Ti 4:18 KJV] 18 And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve [me] unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom [be] glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Paul preached the heavenly kingdom.

 

[ElieG12]

The book of Acts was written by Luke, not Paul.

The book of Acts does not discuss Paul's ministry as a Christian until Acts 9:20, and then from Acts 11:25 when Barnabas seeks him out in Tarsus to accompany him in helping the brethren in Jerusalem (12:25). In fact, Paul's missionary work begins in chapter 13 of the book of Acts, since the beginning of the book focuses on Peter's speeches as the spokesperson for Christians before the Jews.

I don't know to what extent it's correct to say that the book of Acts is associated with a "gospel of grace" preached (exclusively?) by Paul.
Paul preached after Peter and the rest of the apostles and elders in Jerusalem; he did not invent a new gospel that was already known.

Paul was used by Jesus to extend the Christian ministry to the Gentiles, while the apostles and other earlier Christians supported him in the work Jesus had entrusted to him.

 

[Taken]

Paul preached the heavenly kingdom.

Yes.
Saul was a Jewish Pharisee.
(Jewish on his Mothers linage).
Pharisee meaning, Expert in Jewish Law, and a member of the Pharisee council Qualified by the Jewish Temple to Teach /Preach.

Paul was Roman Citizen…
(as Biblically, Citizenship of A fathers offspring hold the legal citizenship of the offspring.)

The Lord chose Saul / Paul to Preach / Teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ TO:
Jews
Gentiles
Kings

Saul / Paul agreed.

Paul (similar to the Other Apostles), was Taught, Prepared for 3 years, and THEN Served the Lord as he was chosen and Agreed to Do.

Paul was (Unlike the 12 Apostles) … WHO were Expressly Sent to Teach Jews, not Gentiles.

Jews were Still “following” “practicing” Mosaic Laws… while being Taught About Christ the Lord Jesus.

Gentiles “we’re broadly” following Heathen, mythical gods, or none at all.

A complicated time.
Jews would hear bits …
Gentiles would hear bits …

And the majority were illiterate… which mattered little to learn or Verify something NEW… since Books were Not written or Available for the public at large…
And THAT dilemma for a large portion of the population continued FOR 17, 18, 19 Centuries.

Glory to God,
Taken

 

[Doug]

Paul preached after Peter and the rest of the apostles and elders in Jerusalem; he did not invent a new gospel that was already known.

Please give me verses where Peter preaches the gospel in Acts to support your assertion