Where did Paul get his understanding of the Spirit and of the ascended Lord Jesus?
Paul received his understanding of the Spirit and of the ascended Lord Jesus by direct revelation from heaven. The ascended Lord Jesus revealed these things to him, spoke to him, and led him through the working of the Holy Spirit, as later made clear in Galatians.
Les teaches that Paul's understanding of the Spirit and the ascended Lord Jesus came by revelation from heaven. The ascended Lord Jesus revealed it to him, spoke to him, and led him by the working of the Holy Spirit. Les also notes that when they get to Galatians in a few months, Paul will make this so abundantly clear. In the surrounding discussion, Les acknowledges differences of opinion about the Church as the Body of Christ versus Israel, but he still holds that the Church is the Bride of Christ. He agrees with O. William R. Newell that Paul will introduce the Bride to her groom, based on Paul calling himself the least of the apostles.