Yes, Paul's gospel was unique—it was a new revelation from the risen Lord, distinct from the Gospel of the Kingdom preached by Peter and the Twelve.
Les Feldick teaches that Paul's gospel, the Gospel of the Grace of God, was revealed directly to Paul by the ascended Lord. It differed fundamentally from the Gospel of the Kingdom, which Peter and the Twelve preached. Paul's gospel centered on Christ's death, burial, and resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:1-4) and was directed to the Gentiles.
1 Corinthians 15:1-4 — These verses define Paul's gospel: Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again the third day, according to the Scriptures.
Paul's gospel is explicitly defined in 1 Corinthians 15:1-4. He writes, "Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel... by which also ye are saved... For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; and that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures." This is the message that Paul preached and that believers are saved by.
Les Feldick explains that Paul's gospel was unique because it was a new revelation from the ascended Lord, distinct from the Gospel of the Kingdom preached by Peter and the Twelve during Christ's earthly ministry. This Gospel of Grace was aimed at Gentiles, taking them out of Judaism and Law into grace. It centered on the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ (1 Corinthians 15:1-4) and was the only gospel by which Gentiles are saved.
Les teaches that the gospel preached by Peter and the Twelve during Christ's earthly ministry was the Gospel of the Kingdom, which centered on Jesus being the Christ. Paul's gospel was the Gospel of Grace, a new revelation from the risen Lord, which added that Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again. This distinct message was for the Gentiles, outside of Judaism.
Paul's gospel, as defined in 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, consists of three truths: Christ died for our sins, He was buried, and He rose again the third day, all according to the Scriptures. Les emphasizes that this is the purest form of the gospel and the only message by which believers are saved.
Paul's gospel is unique because it was a new revelation given directly to Paul by the ascended Lord (Galatians 1:12). It was not part of the message that Peter and the Twelve preached, and it included the Gentiles, who were previously outside of God's plan of reconciliation. This gospel—the Gospel of Grace—was an advance over the Gospel of the Kingdom, making it distinct and unique.
Perversion of Paul's Gospel
Paul warned about perverting the gospel he preached, emphasizing that it is not a totally different message but one that can be twisted.
Paul's Gospel vs. Kingdom Gospel
Les explains that the Gospel of the Kingdom was proclaimed by Christ and the Twelve, while the Gospel of Grace came from Paul, and they differ as much as night and day.
Revelation of Paul's Unique Gospel
Paul's three years alone with the Ascended Lord prepared him to go to Gentiles with the Gospel of Grace, which includes Christ's death, burial, and resurrection.
I Corinthians 15 as the Gospel
Les points to 1 Corinthians 15 as the plain language definition of the gospel, which is unique to Paul and not found in the Gospel accounts.
Paul's Gospel as Purest Form
Paul delivered the gospel of Christ's death, burial, and resurrection as the purest form, which is 'the gospel' for us.
Gospel's Transformative Power
The gospel Paul preached opened the door for salvation, transforming Gentiles from immorality and Jews from legalism to grace.
Gospel by Which We Are Saved
Paul's gospel, received from the ascended Lord, is the gospel by which we are saved, and it was revealed to him specifically.
Gentiles in Paul's Gospel
Paul communicated his gospel to the Jerusalem leaders, emphasizing that it included the Gentiles, which was beyond their comprehension.
1 Corinthians 15:1-4: Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
This passage defines the content and importance of Paul's gospel.
Galatians 1:6: I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:
Paul expresses amazement that the Galatians were turning to a different gospel.
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 asserts that his gospel came directly from Christ, not from any human source.
Peter preached the Gospel of the Kingdom, which focused on Jesus being the Christ. Paul's gospel, the Gospel of Grace, was a new revelation from the risen Lord and included Christ's death, burial, and resurrection. It was directed to the Gentiles and was not the same message Peter preached.
Paul's gospel, as defined in 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, was that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, was buried, and rose again on the third day according to the Scriptures. This was the pure gospel that Paul preached and the only message by which people are saved.
Watch the Teaching: What Is Paul's Gospel? 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 Explained Verse by Verse