Why do we need to study Paul's epistles to understand salvation by grace?
Paul's epistles are the bedrock of the Christian faith. A clear view of salvation by grace through faith, plus nothing, requires moving into them. Though some dismiss Paul or doubt his Damascus road experience, these letters remain foundational for understanding grace.
Les teaches that Paul's epistles are the bedrock of our Christian faith, and we have to move into them if we're going to get a clear view of salvation by grace, through faith, plus nothing. He points out that if a gentleman at the turn of the century sensed people were already ignoring Paul's epistles, what would he think today when people say Paul's epistles shouldn't even be in our Bible, or think he was a nut. Les mentions reading where someone quoted a seminary professor stating that Paul's experience on the road to Damascus was nothing more than an epileptic seizure. These are the kinds of statements people make about Paul and his epistles, but they remain the bedrock of our Christian faith.