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Recent content by paullara

  1. paullara

    Was Paul supposed to be the 12th disciple, replacing Judas?

    Never heard that point before. You have done your homework.. I will get back.
  2. paullara

    Was Paul supposed to be the 12th disciple, replacing Judas?

    I believe we have mutually presented our cases. I hope you have learned as much from me as I have from you and the others. I may look into some other debates. Till then, God bless.
  3. paullara

    Was Paul supposed to be the 12th disciple, replacing Judas?

    My reference to 2 Corinthians 11:5 was regarding false apostles and not the original ones. My apologies
  4. paullara

    Was Paul supposed to be the 12th disciple, replacing Judas?

    My reerence t 2 Corinthians was related to false apostles, and not the original ones. My apologies. Thanks for pointing that out
  5. paullara

    Was Paul supposed to be the 12th disciple, replacing Judas?

    Have to look at that. Maybe I was not clear.
  6. paullara

    Was Paul supposed to be the 12th disciple, replacing Judas?

    A thoughtful response RD, I will get back when I have a little time. Thanks
  7. paullara

    Was Paul supposed to be the 12th disciple, replacing Judas?

    So true! If my 3-pound brain could figure out God, then that is not the God I want. We can't put God in a box, but he does honor his word. Peter quotes Psalm 109:8, "Let his years be few; let someone else take his position." NLT The language is singular. You do make a good point though. Thanks
  8. paullara

    Was Paul supposed to be the 12th disciple, replacing Judas?

    Great pseudonym- Dragonfox91. Gotta find me one now.
  9. paullara

    Was Paul supposed to be the 12th disciple, replacing Judas?

    Concerning: Jesus was the Apostle to the gentiles. (Acts 9:15) Good question. I believe that the latter half the 15th verse reads: “This man is my chosen instrument to proclaim my name to the Gentiles and their kings and to the people of Israel.” (Not just to Gentiles in Israel) We see that in...
  10. paullara

    Was Paul supposed to be the 12th disciple, replacing Judas?

    So, it looks like the points people get stuck on derive from Peter’s criteria regarding Judas’ replacement, as mentioned in Acts 1:21. (“Choose one of the men who was with us the whole time Jesus was living among us,”) Although there are obvious benefits from this relationship, the question...
  11. paullara

    Was Paul supposed to be the 12th disciple, replacing Judas?

    So, it looks like the points people get stuck on derive from Peter’s criteria regarding Judas’ replacement, as mentioned in Acts 1:21. (“Choose one of the men who was with us the whole time Jesus was living among us,”) Although there are obvious benefits from this relationship, the question...
  12. paullara

    Was Paul supposed to be the 12th disciple, replacing Judas?

    Good Info Jim: I had not looked into the number 12.
  13. paullara

    Was Paul supposed to be the 12th disciple, replacing Judas?

    This is good. Iron sharpens iron.
  14. paullara

    Was Paul supposed to be the 12th disciple, replacing Judas?

    This is good; iron sharpening iron.