What was Paul's relationship to his Jewish past and to Christ after his conversion?
After his conversion, Paul was totally broken with his Jewish past and became the bond slave of the resurrected and ascended Lord. He certified that the gospel he preached was not after man, nor received from man, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Les explains that Paul's apostleship and authority did not come from any relationship with the twelve. Paul had totally broken with his Jewish past and became the bond slave of the resurrected and ascended Lord. His gospel was not after man, nor was he taught it by man, but it came by the revelation of Jesus Christ. Les urges studying Galatians 1 and 2 until known by heart to remove confusion.
Galatians 1:11
But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man.