Does Jesus still speak directly to sinful men after His ascension?
After His ascension, Jesus did not speak directly to sinful men in general. The context states there is no direct communication between Jesus and sinful men once He ascended back to glory, except the apostle Paul. Paul claims over and over that he saw the Lord face to face and that the Lord revealed these things.
Les explains that what Jesus said to the apostle Paul was from the ascended glory after the work of the cross, and that makes all the difference. He notes there is no direct communication between Jesus and sinful men once He ascended back to glory, except this man, Paul. Paul claims over and over that he saw the Lord face to face and that the Lord revealed these things. Les also points to opposition from people who reject Paul's letters, noting that while Paul never had a face-to-face confrontation with Christ in His earthly ministry, he had quite a few after the work of the cross.