Gal 1:1 Paul an apostle--not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead--
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Pauls as one who received a *unique* calling to apostleship starts by defending the authority and authenticity of his apostleship. Critics were doubting Paul's authority as an apostle due to the missing aspect of being a witness to Jesus' ministry, baptism and ascension as can be drawn from the book of Acts. In that light, Paul sets the record straight that his apostleship was from Jesus thereby thwarting arguments from his opponents. Galations as one among genuine Pauline epistles, it becomes interesting to note how further allusions to defense of apostleship are made especially on how Paul attests that he never met with the disciples (later called apostles) for long rather all he preached was a result of revelation from Jesus Christ. Also notable is that transition from persecutor to preacher which was compelled by the power of the Holy Spirit. As his message suggests, Paul's message appeals to the gentiles as his mission.
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Brian Maregedze (MAFH candidate UZ, SHS (UZ)& B. A. A(UZ). Currently Teaching Assistant [T.A](Department of History)-University of Zimbabwe
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11/07/2017
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