Yes—Les Feldick directs new believers to start with Paul's writings, specifically the book of Romans.
When asked what part of the Bible to read, Les says, "Paul, because this is where it's at for the church age." He also states that Romans should be studied first and is the most basic book for salvation teaching. The Pauline letters, and Romans especially, are where the fundamental truths for the church age are found.
Romans 11:13 — Paul identifies himself as the apostle of the Gentiles, which is why Les directs Gentile believers to begin with Paul's letters.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 — This verse shows all Scripture is profitable, but Les notes Romans supplies the doctrine for the church age.
In Romans, Paul writes, "For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek" (Romans 1:16). He also tells the Roman believers, "For I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of the Gentiles, I magnify mine office" (Romans 11:13). Scripture thus marks Paul as the apostle sent specifically to the Gentiles. Scripture also affirms the inspiration and value of all the Bible: "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works" (2 Timothy 3:16-17). Peter refers to Paul's letters, saying they contain "some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction" (2 Peter 3:15-16).
Les Feldick repeatedly tells new believers to read Paul. In Clip 2, he describes someone asking what part of the Bible to read, and his answer is simply, "Paul." He explains that Paul is the designated apostle of the Gentiles and that his letters contain the fundamental truths for salvation, the Christian walk, and the operation of the local church (Clips 2, 4). Les stresses that Romans should be studied first. He says, "Romans is the absolute right epistle to be first" and "Romans should be studied first" (Clip 5). He also points out that although Romans was written after Galatians and 1 and 2 Thessalonians, the Holy Spirit placed it right after Acts in the New Testament because Romans is so basic in salvation teaching (Clips 6, 7). At the same time, Les warns that Paul's letters are often twisted by unstable people, resulting in another gospel and destruction for the teacher and the hearers. He therefore urges careful, careful reading, not just reading without understanding (Clips 0, 3).
Les identifies Paul as the designated apostle to the Gentiles and says the Pauline letters are where believers must garner the basic truths for salvation, the Christian walk, and the local church. When a relatively new believer asks what part of the Bible to read, Les's answer is Paul, because that is where the church-age truth is found.
Les says Romans should be studied first. He notes that Romans was actually written after Galatians and 1 and 2 Thessalonians, yet the Holy Spirit led the early church leaders to place Romans just after Acts because Romans is so basic in these salvation teachings. The book of Romans lays the foundation, and the other Pauline epistles fill in the pieces.
Peter said Paul's epistles contain some things hard to understand, and the unlearned and unstable twist them. Les echoes this, saying that when people twist Paul's letters they make another gospel, and the destruction falls not only on themselves but also on those who listen to them. This is why Les insists on careful, verse-by-verse reading.
Warning Against Twisting Paul's Writings
Les warns that people twist Paul's letters into another gospel, bringing destruction on teachers and listeners alike—so careful reading is essential.
Paul's Gospel to Jew First, Then Greek
Les highlights Romans 1:16, showing the gospel is God's power to everyone, with the Jew first and then the Greek.
Start with Paul's Epistles
When a new believer asks what to read, Les's direct answer is Paul, because Paul's writings are what apply to the church age.
Read Carefully, Not Casually
Les stresses reading the Bible carefully, especially Romans, which he calls the gemstone of the Bible.
Paul's Letters for the Church Age
Les says the Pauline letters contain the fundamental truths for salvation, the Christian walk, and the local church, though all Scripture is profitable.
Romans Should Be Studied First
Les plainly states that Romans is the absolute right epistle to be first and should be studied first, with Corinthians and Galatians following for reproof and correction.
Holy Spirit Arranged New Testament Order
Les observes that many salvation references come from Romans, showing the Holy Spirit's care in the alignment of New Testament books.
Why the Spirit Placed Romans After Acts
Though Romans was written after Galatians and Thessalonians, the Holy Spirit placed it right after Acts because it is so basic to salvation teaching.
Romans 1:16: For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
Les quotes this verse to show the gospel Paul preached is God's power for both Jew and Gentile.
Romans 11:13: For I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of the Gentiles, I magnify mine office:
This verse establishes Paul's special apostleship to the Gentiles, which underlies Les's advice to start with Paul.
2 Timothy 3:16-17: All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
Les cites this passage to show that while all Scripture is profitable, Romans supplies the doctrine portion.
2 Peter 3:15-16: And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you; As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction.
Peter himself acknowledged that Paul's letters contain difficult passages that unstable people twist—supporting Les's warning to read carefully.
Les Feldick recommends starting with Paul's writings, and specifically the book of Romans, which he says should be studied first.
Because Romans establishes the basic salvation teachings for the church age and was placed by the Holy Spirit right after Acts in the New Testament.
No—he cites 2 Timothy 3:16 that all Scripture is God-breathed and profitable, but he says Paul's letters are where fundamental church-age truth is found.
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