Yes, it is essential because Paul's letters contain the fundamental truths for salvation, Christian living, and the Church.
Les Feldick teaches that Paul is the designated apostle to the Gentiles, and his epistles are where we find the core doctrines for this age of grace. These letters provide the full picture of God's salvation plan, and neglecting them leads to spiritual darkness and a powerless Christianity.
2 Timothy 3:16 — This verse affirms that all Scripture, including Paul's letters, is profitable for doctrine and instruction, supporting the importance of studying them.
The Bible itself affirms that all Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness (2 Timothy 3:16). This includes the letters of Paul, which were written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Furthermore, Paul was specifically appointed as the apostle to the Gentiles (Romans 11:13), and his writings address the doctrines and practices that pertain to the Church. The Bible presents Paul's epistles as containing foundational truths for believers, and they are to be studied alongside the rest of Scripture.
Les Feldick repeatedly emphasizes that Paul is the designated apostle to the Gentiles for this age of grace (the Church Age). He teaches that the Pauline letters are where we must gather the fundamental truths for salvation, the Christian walk, and the operation of the local church. While the rest of the Bible is profitable, Paul's letters contain doctrines that are not found elsewhere in Scripture, making them indispensable for a complete understanding of God's plan. Les urges believers to spend the best part of their time in Paul's epistles, and warns that a ministry that neglects Paul's letters will not be viable or powerful.
Les Feldick explains that Paul's letters are the 'bedrock of our Christian faith' [Clip 5]. They contain the clearest explanation of salvation by grace through faith, plus nothing. He notes that while the Gospels are important, many doctrines Paul reveals are not found there; they are unique to his epistles [Clip 4]. For example, the full revelation of the church as the body of Christ is found in Paul's writings. Therefore, to understand the complete picture of God's salvation and purpose for the Church, one must study Paul's letters.
Les Feldick warns that neglecting Paul's epistles leads to spiritual darkness and a powerless Christianity. He cites that even in the early 1900s, people were already ignoring Paul's letters [Clip 5]. He strongly advises that a ministry which preaches only from the Gospels and ignores Paul will not see a 'viable living ministry' [Clip 3]. Paul's letters bring the full flower of God's plan to fruition; without them, the beauty of the gospel is clipped off [Clip 6].
No. Les Feldick clarifies that focusing on Paul does not mean throwing away the rest of the Bible. He says, 'You don't kick the rest of it out. It's all necessary. You have to have the root, you have to have the stem, you have to have the leaves before you can enjoy the bloom.' [Clip 6] He emphasizes that all Scripture is profitable, and he sees Paul's letters as the bloom that brings everything into fruition. The rest of the Bible provides the foundation, while Paul's letters give the full picture.
Why Christ Had to Be Virgin Born — Romans 9 & Genesis 3:15
Welcome to Through the Bible with Les Feldick, a 30-minute walk through the Scriptures, teaching in-depth Bible truths that change people's lives. Now, here's your host, Les Feldick. Okay, I'm glad to see everybody still with us. This is number four this afternoon, so you can If not, we'll go on into verse six, but I'd like to just stay in verse five, and save verse six for our next program.
Paul: The Apostle to the Gentiles
Les teaches that Paul is the designated apostle to the Gentiles, and his letters contain the fundamental truths for salvation, Christian living, and church operation.
Unique Doctrines in Paul's Letters
Paul brings out many doctrines not found elsewhere in Scripture, so we should spend the best part of our time in his epistles and then funnel back to the rest of the Bible.
Necessity of Paul's Letters for Ministry
Les urges pastors and teachers to get into Paul's letters, warning that a ministry based only on the Gospels will not see a viable living ministry.
Paul's Doctrines Not Found in Gospels
Paul's letters contain truths that are not found in the Old Testament, the Gospels, or early Acts, making them essential for the full picture.
Paul's Epistles: Bedrock of Faith
Paul's epistles are the bedrock of Christian faith, and we must go to them for a clear view of salvation by grace through faith, plus nothing.
The Full Flower of God's Plan
Paul's letters reveal the full beauty and power of God's plan for salvation; without them, the 'bloom' is clipped off.
Why the Gospel Is Hidden From Some People — 2 Corinthians 4:1-4
Now again, for just a little bit of review, and I do this because letter after letter thanks us for reviewing, because after all, you want to realize, for most people, this is the first time that they have really heard the Bible taught on a verse-by -verse basis, and especially the letters like 1 and 2 Corinthians.
2 Timothy 3:16: All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
This verse affirms the inspiration and profitability of all Scripture, including Paul's letters, supporting why they should be studied.
Romans 11:13: For I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of the Gentiles, I magnify mine office:
This verse identifies Paul as the apostle to the Gentiles, underscoring the relevance of his letters for Gentile believers.
No, it is not wrong. Les Feldick teaches that all Scripture is profitable and necessary. However, Paul's letters contain doctrines specific to the Church Age that are not found elsewhere, so they should receive the primary focus for understanding our salvation and walk as believers.
Les Feldick notes that some people think Paul's epistles shouldn't even be in the Bible, and some seminaries have disparaged him. This neglect leads to an incomplete understanding of God's plan and a less powerful Christian life.
Watch the Teaching: Why Christ Had to Be Virgin Born — Romans 9 & Genesis 3:15