What did Peter recognize about Paul at the end of his life?
At the end of his life, Peter recognized that Paul possessed the answers to questions Peter himself still could not fully comprehend. This shows Scripture is progressive revelation: God reveals truth over time, and Peter acknowledged Paul’s later revelations as the source of deeper understanding he lacked.
Les teaches that Peter, near the end of his life, recognized Paul now had the answers to questions Peter himself still could not quite comprehend. This fits the principle that Scripture is a progressive revelation: God does not unload everything in Genesis, the Old Testament, or even His earthly ministry, but reveals certain truths as He sees fit. Earlier, in Acts chapter 2, the Apostle’s Doctrine included none of the revelations later given to Paul. The early believers continued in that doctrine, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer, having separated from the mainstream of Judaism and meeting in their own groups, often sharing meals together.