Besides the followers of Peter, who else opposed Paul's teaching at Corinth?
At Corinth, alongside those who claimed to follow Peter, opposition to Paul’s teaching also came from people who claimed to follow the teachings of Jesus. They preferred Jesus’ words, but those words were spoken to Israel under the Law, while Paul’s writings are Holy Spirit-inspired and directed to Gentiles in this age of grace.
Les explains that Paul constantly had to defend his apostleship because false teachers were coming in. The strongest element at Corinth opposing Paul and his teachings according to the mystery were those who claimed to follow Peter. Right next to that group were those who claimed to follow the teachings of Jesus. Les notes this is no different today, since many say they will not go according to Paul but will go by what Jesus said. They may mean well, but Jesus’ words were spoken to the nation of Israel under the Law, though applications can be made. What Paul writes is Holy Spirit-inspired and directed to Gentiles in this age of grace. Paul also asks whether he must come with official letters or commendation from Peter and the twelve in Jerusalem, or from those who were apostles before him.
Who was the strongest opposition to Paul at Corinth?
The strongest opposition to Paul at Corinth came from those who claimed to follow Peter. Right next to them were those who claimed to follow the teachings of Jesus, elevating His earthly ministry to Israel over Paul's mystery teachings for Gentiles. This opposition forced Paul to defend his apostleship.
Who at Corinth most strongly opposed Paul and his mystery teachings?
The strongest opposition at Corinth came from professing followers of Peter. They resisted Paul’s apostleship and his teachings according to the mystery, with a related group claiming to follow Jesus’ teachings. These factions challenged Paul’s authority and message in the assembly.
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What other group at Corinth opposed Paul besides those who followed Peter?
Right next to the Peter-followers, another opposing group at Corinth were those who claimed to follow the teachings of Jesus.