What would Paul be if his writings were not true?
If Paul's writings were not true, he would be the biggest liar that ever walked and the biggest imposter that ever wrote, and he would have the hottest corner in the lake of fire. Yet he is not, because his writings are true.
Les explains that if Paul's writings were not true, Paul would have the hottest corner in the lake of fire; he would be the biggest liar that ever walked and the biggest imposter that ever wrote. But Les emphasizes that Paul is not a liar or imposter. He points to 1 Corinthians 3:9-10, where Paul says he laid the foundation as a wise master builder, and if he did not, then he is a liar. Les also stresses that when he stresses Paul, he never says to ignore the Gospels or the Old Testament, but we take the whole book from cover to cover, beginning with basics.