What did Les compare Paul to before his conversion?
Before his conversion, Paul was compared to a raging bull fighting against everything that spoke of Jesus of Nazareth. This vivid image captures his aggressive, unbending opposition to the Christian message prior to his transformation. The comparison emphasizes how fiercely he resisted the truth about Christ.
Les explains that in Romans 11:13, Paul writes to the believers at Rome and speaks to Gentiles as the apostle of the Gentiles, magnifying his office. Les notes that people readily understood the Twelve and their unique position with Christ and His earthly ministry, but Paul had to constantly defend his apostleship. Before his conversion, Les compares Paul to a raging bull fighting against everything that spoke of Jesus of Nazareth, illustrating his fierce opposition prior to his transformation.