Yes, Paul's revelations in Arabia were significant as the place where God revealed the doctrines of grace to him.
According to Les Feldick, after his conversion, Paul did not go to Jerusalem but went into Arabia, specifically Mount Sinai, to receive revelations from the ascended Lord. This three-year period was a private training time where Paul was prepared to preach the gospel of grace to the Gentile world, receiving doctrines that the other apostles could not comprehend.
Galatians 1:12 — Paul states he received the gospel by revelation of Jesus Christ, not from man.
Galatians 1:17 — Paul explicitly says he went into Arabia, not to Jerusalem, showing where he received these revelations.
Galatians 4:25 — Identifies Mount Sinai as being in Arabia, linking the location of Paul's revelation with the giving of the Law.
In Galatians 1, Paul defends his apostleship by emphasizing that his gospel did not come from man but through revelation of Jesus Christ (Galatians 1:11-12). After his conversion, he immediately went into Arabia and afterward returned to Damascus (Galatians 1:17). He did not go up to Jerusalem to the apostles but spent three years before visiting Peter (Galatians 1:18, Acts 9:23-25). Galatians 4:25 clarifies that Mount Sinai is in Arabia, connecting the location with the giving of the Law to Moses. The Bible indicates that Paul received his gospel directly from Christ, not from human instruction.
Les Feldick teaches that Paul's time in Arabia was a private seminary where he received revelations from the ascended Lord (Clip 0). Les emphasizes that Paul did not confer with flesh and blood or go to Jerusalem to learn from the twelve apostles (Clip 5). Instead, he went to Mount Sinai, the same mountain where God gave the Law to Moses, to receive the doctrines of grace (Clips 2, 4, 6). This three-year period was a time of preparation and training, equipping Paul to go out to the Gentile world with a full understanding of the mysteries revealed to him (Clips 3, 6). Les notes that even later, Peter and the eleven could not comprehend Paul's revelations (Clip 7).
Les identifies Arabia as the region of Mount Sinai, based on Galatians 4:25. He believes Paul made his way from Damascus to Mount Sinai, where he received his revelations. This geographic link is important because it contrasts the giving of the Law with the revelation of grace.
Paul immediately conferred not with flesh and blood, nor did he go up to Jerusalem to the apostles. Instead, he went into Arabia. Les emphasizes that Paul didn't attend a Jerusalem seminary; he was taught by Christ directly. This underscores the independence and authority of Paul's apostleship.
Les teaches that Paul received revelations of the doctrines of grace, which he would later take to the Gentile world. This included mysteries and understanding beyond what the original apostles had. Les describes it as a 'three-year training time' and a 'private seminary' where Paul had a lot to soak up.
Paul's Revelations from the Ascended Lord
Les explains that Paul received the gospel by revelation from the ascended Lord, and that he went into Arabia for three years to receive these revelations before preaching to the Gentiles.
Arabia Identified as Sinai
Les uses Galatians 4:25 to show that Arabia refers to Mount Sinai, indicating the location of Paul's retreat.
Private Revelation at Mount Sinai
Les says Paul went to Mount Sinai to receive his revelations, just as Moses received the Law there, highlighting the parallel.
Three-Year Training Time
Les teaches that Paul's three years in Arabia were a training period to prepare him for ministry to the Gentile world, receiving all his revealed knowledge.
Doctrines of Grace at Sinai
Les emphasizes that God revealed the doctrines of grace to Paul at the same mountain where He revealed the Law to Moses, showing the contrast.
Not Learning from Men
Les clarifies that Paul did not consult with the apostles in Jerusalem but went to Arabia, specifically Sinai, for his revelation.
Private Seminary in Arabia
Les describes Paul's time in Arabia as a three-year private seminary with only himself and the Lord, where he had much to absorb.
Revelations Beyond Others
Les notes that even Peter and the eleven could not comprehend Paul's revealed knowledge, showing the uniqueness of Paul's revelations.
Galatians 1:11-12: But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man. For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Paul establishes that his gospel came directly from Christ, not from human sources.
Galatians 1:16-17: To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood: Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which were apostles before me; but I went into Arabia, and returned again unto Damascus.
Paul explicitly states he went to Arabia, not to Jerusalem, after his conversion.
Galatians 4:25: For this Agar is mount Sinai in Arabia, and answereth to Jerusalem which now is, and is in bondage with her children.
Identifies Mount Sinai as being in Arabia, providing the geographical link for Paul's retreat.
No, Paul explicitly stated that he did not receive his gospel from man but by direct revelation from Jesus Christ (Galatians 1:11-12). He did not go up to Jerusalem to consult with the apostles but went into Arabia.
According to Les Feldick, Paul went to Arabia (specifically Mount Sinai) to receive revelations directly from the ascended Lord, without human influence. This was to prepare him to preach the gospel of grace to the Gentiles.
Les Feldick indicates that Paul was in Arabia for about three years, based on Galatians 1:18 and Acts 9:23-25. He describes it as a period of private training.
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