Les Feldick Bible Study

What does the consistent manuscript order of Paul's epistles indicate about the Holy Spirit's work?

The unchanging order of Paul's epistles across manuscripts indicates the Holy Spirit superintended and protected that portion of the New Testament. It shows He hovered over it so no one could tamper with it, preserving it exactly where it belongs, from Romans through Hebrews.

Les explains that while existing New Testament manuscripts vary in the order of the Gospels and the smaller epistles, Paul's epistles always appear in the same identical order. He sees this as evidence that the Holy Spirit hovered over that part of the New Testament so that no one has been able to fool with it. It is exactly where it belongs, from Romans through Hebrews. This fits with Paul being called as the Apostle of the Gentiles and inspired to write the biggest part of the New Testament.