We are established by the gospel that Paul preached:
Rom 16:25-27 Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel,
and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,
26 But now is made manifest,
and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith:
27 To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen.
What gospel did Paul preach?
Just in Romans alone, the gospel that Paul was “separated unto” .... is called by 6 different names .... but obviously, he did not preach 6 distinct gospels:
“the gospel of God” (Rom 1:1, 15:16)
“the gospel of His Son” (Rom 1:9)
“the gospel of Christ” (Rom 1:16, 15:19, 29)
“the gospel of peace” (Rom 10:15)
“the gospel” (Rom 1:15, 10:16, 11:28, 15:20)
“my gospel” (Rom 2:16, 16:25).
‘Mid-Acts-hyper-dispensationalists’ teach that Paul had a different commission .... that he was separated FROM (like, ‘away from’) all God’s other servants and apostles .... but that is NOT what the scripture says. The verses tell us what Paul was appointed UNTO, like being set apart for a purpose .... the gospel of God:
Rom 1:1-7 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle,
separated unto the gospel of God,
‘Mid-Acts-hyper-dispensationalists’ teach that Paul had a different ‘mystery-message’ .... that none of the other apostles had .... but that is NOT what the Bible says. The scripture tells us that the gospel which Paul was separated unto .... was actually promised already by the prophets before him:
Rom 1:2 (Which he had promised afore
by his prophets
in the holy scriptures,)
‘Mid-Acts-hyper-dispensationalists’ teach that Paul had a different calling .... by the ‘risen, glorified Lord’ .... not the ‘earthly Jesus’ (Who they teach was ‘another Jesus’ from 2 Cor 11:4). But that is NOT what the scripture says. The verses tell us that the gospel of God .... that Paul was separated unto .... that was promised before by the prophetic writings .... was about ‘earthly’ Jesus .... Who came in the flesh .... through the lineage of David (Luke 2:4):
Rom 1:3 Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord,
which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh;
‘Mid-Acts-hyper-dispensationalists’ teach that Paul had a different gospel .... about the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ (1 Cor 15:3-4) as GOOD news .... and that the other apostles ‘preached the cross’ as BAD news. But there are NO VERSES that say that any of the apostles taught the cross as ‘bad news’ .... even though they charged the men of Israel for killing the Prince of Life (Acts 3:12-15). Identifying the guilty parties that were responsible for Christ’s death .... is not the same as preaching the cross as ‘bad news’.
Rom 1:4 And declared to be the Son of God (also see Matt 3:17, 17:5; 2 Pet 1:17-18) with power,
according to the spirit of holiness,
by the resurrection from the dead: (also see Acts 17:30-32)
The verses tell us that Peter also rejoiced in Christ’s death and resurrection .... knowing the hope it brought .... and he encouraged others to rejoice as well:
1 Peter 1:3-9 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
4 To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,
5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
6 Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:
7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:
8 Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:
9 Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.
‘Mid-Acts-hyper-dispensationalists’ teach that Paul had a ‘special truth’ .... that his apostleship was for all nations .... which, they say, was different from the other apostles, who they say were only for Israel (Matt 10:6). But that is NOT what the scripture says. While it is true that Paul was the apostle to the Gentiles (Rom 11:13) .... Paul was not the only one who went to them. In fact, God chose Peter to actually GO (Acts 15:7-11, Acts 10) before Paul went.
Rom 1:5 By whom we have received grace and apostleship,
for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name:
The verses tell us that the other apostles were also sent out by the ‘risen Christ’ to go to all nations:
Matt 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
Mark 16:15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
Acts 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
‘Mid-Acts-hyper-dispensationalists’ teach that the other apostles, given the power by Christ to bind or loose (Matt 18:18) .... actually loosed themselves from ‘the great commission’ to confine their ministry only to Israel.
‘Mid-Acts-hyper-dispensationalists’ teach that Paul had a different calling .... and that people who were saved under his ministry (2 Thess 2:14) had a different calling and destiny. But that is NOT what the scripture says. Peter also wrote of the believers ‘calling’ (1 Pet 1:15, 2:9, 2:21).
Rom 1:6 Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ:
‘Mid-Acts-hyper-dispensationalists’ teach that Paul had a different group of saints .... unrelated to any saints ‘before him’ .... or ‘after him’. They say that the saints of Paul’s ministry are divided from all other saints. But that is NOT what the scripture says. We are fellowcitizens with the saints (Eph 2:19).
Rom 1:7-a To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints:
‘Mid-Acts-hyper-dispensationalists’ teach that Paul had a different ministry .... God’s official declaration of "grace and peace" starting ALL his epistles .... but the scripture says that Peter also sent "grace and peace" in ALL of his epistles, too (1 Pet 1:2, 2 Pet 1:2).
Rom 1:7-b Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
‘Mid-Acts-hyper-dispensationalists’ teach a lot of ‘different’ things. They make a lot of things ‘different’. They have books about ‘things that are different.’ But they FAIL to see the UNITY with God’s word, His gospel, and His saints.
This is David Dowell, saying, "Think about it!"
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