What did Paul deliver first of all to the Corinthians?
Paul delivered first of all the gospel he also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, was buried, and rose again the third day according to the Scriptures. This is the message of salvation centered on His death and resurrection.
Les teaches that Paul delivered first of all what he had also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures. This was all in the predetermined counsel spoken of in Acts chapter 2. Paul then adds in verse 4 that He was buried and arose again the third day according to the Scriptures. Les emphasizes that this is the Gospel, and it matches Romans 10:9-10: confessing the Lord Jesus and believing in the heart that God raised Him from the dead brings salvation.
For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
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From whom did Paul receive the gospel?
Paul did not receive the gospel from Jesus of Nazareth during His earthly ministry; it came from the risen, glorified Lord, who stopped him outside Damascus and revealed it to him in the desert.