Is Paul the Apostle of the Gentiles or the Apostle of Israel?
Paul is the Apostle of the Gentiles, not the Apostle of Israel. The Twelve held the apostolic role to Israel. In Romans 11:13, Paul explicitly declares, 'I am the Apostle of the Gentiles.' He magnifies that office, and his epistles are the priority for Grace Age believers.
Les explains that this Apostle (Paul) is no longer, as the Twelve were, the Apostle of Israel, but is the Apostle of the Gentiles. Romans 11:13 confirms this: 'For I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the Apostle of the Gentiles.' Paul says he will not take a back seat and magnifies his office. Les also points to Ephesians 3, noting that the Pauline epistles are where Grace Age Gentiles and Jews in Christianity find the meat of their faith and practice. This does not cancel the rest of Scripture, but we must set priorities.
For I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of the Gentiles, I magnify mine office:
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Where does Paul call himself the apostle of the Gentiles?
Paul states in Romans 11:13 that he is the apostle of the Gentiles.