Yes, Paul's teaching is considered a new revelation because it was directly revealed to him by the ascended Lord Jesus Christ.
Paul explicitly states that he neither received nor was taught his gospel by man, but by revelation of Jesus Christ (Galatians 1:12). According to Les Feldick, this revelation came from Christ in glory after His death, burial, and resurrection, making it distinct from the teachings given during Christ's earthly ministry, which were under the Law. Therefore, Paul's doctrine of grace is new and separate from previous revelation.
Galatians 1:12 — This verse directly answers the question, as Paul clearly states his gospel came by revelation, not from man.
In Galatians 1:11-12, Paul declares, "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." This scripture explicitly indicates that Paul's gospel was not of human origin nor received from any human teacher. Instead, it was directly revealed to him by Jesus Christ. Furthermore, in Galatians 1:15-16, Paul continues, "But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother's womb, and called me by his grace, to reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood." This confirms that the revelation was immediate and did not involve consultation with other people. Thus, the Bible clearly establishes that Paul's teaching is a new revelation, distinct from previous instruction, because it came directly from the ascended Christ.
Les Feldick emphasizes that Paul's teaching is a new revelation because it was given directly by the ascended Lord Jesus Christ from glory, after His death, burial, and resurrection. He stresses that Paul did not receive his gospel from the Twelve or any human instructor, but through supernatural revelation (Galatians 1:12). Les points out that this revelation was so unique that even Peter and the eleven could not comprehend it (Clip 4). He further explains that Christ's earthly ministry was under the Law, whereas Paul's revelation reveals the doctrines of grace for the Church, making it a distinct and new dispensation.
According to Les Feldick, Paul received this revelation directly from the ascended Lord Jesus Christ, not through any human intermediary. He cites Galatians 1:12 where Paul says he neither received it of man nor was taught it, but by revelation. Les notes that Paul did not go to Jerusalem to consult with the Twelve, but instead had his own private seminary training from the Lord on the desert (Clips 3, 5). This revelation was supernatural and given to Paul as the apostle to the Gentiles.
Les emphasizes that everything Jesus said during His earthly ministry was under the Law, so His instructions were primarily for people living under the Law. For example, when Jesus healed lepers, He told them to show themselves to the priests, which was a legal requirement (Clip 0). In contrast, Paul's revelations came from Christ in glory after the cross, revealing the gospel of grace for Gentiles, which was not the object of faith before His death and resurrection (Clip 2). Thus, Paul's teaching is a new revelation for the Church Age.
Les explains that while the Twelve had spent three years with Jesus, Paul did not go to them for instruction. He was separated from them and received his gospel directly by revelation from the ascended Lord (Clip 3). Even when Paul later met with Peter and the others, they could not comprehend his teachings because they were beyond anything they had heard before (Clip 4). This shows that Paul's revelation was new and distinct from the ministry of the Twelve.
Christ's Earthly Ministry Under the Law
Les shows that Jesus' earthly teaching was under the Law, using the example of lepers being told to show themselves to the priests, distinguishing it from Paul's later revelation of grace.
Paul's Revelation, Not Human Instruction
Les stresses that Paul received everything by revelation, not by human teaching, separating him from the Twelve and any human instructor.
Revelation From the Ascended Lord
Les emphasizes that Paul's revelations came from the ascended Lord in glory, after His death, burial, and resurrection, making his gospel distinct and new.
Paul's Independence From the Twelve
Les highlights that Paul did not confer with the Twelve but received his gospel directly by revelation, as recorded in Galatians 1:12.
The Twelve Couldn't Comprehend Paul's Revelation
Les notes that even Peter and the eleven could not grasp Paul's teachings, indicating the brand-new nature of the revelation.
Private Seminary Training From Heaven
Les describes Paul's private 'seminary training' from the ascended Lord, underscoring that his gospel came directly from heaven, not from human sources.
Paul's Own Account of Revelation
Les walks through Galatians 1:11-12, showing Paul's declaration that his gospel was not of man but by revelation, and that Christ was already in glory at that time.
Called by Grace, Not by Man
Les points out that Paul was separated from birth and called by grace, and that the revelation came directly from God, not through conferring with others.
Galatians 1:12: For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.
This verse is the key evidence that Paul's gospel came directly from Jesus Christ, not from human sources.
Galatians 1:15-16: But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother's womb, and called me by his grace, To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood:
This passage reinforces that Paul's calling and revelation were directly from God, independent of human consultation.
No, Paul did not receive his gospel from the Twelve or any human teacher. According to Galatians 1:12, he received it by revelation of Jesus Christ, and Les Feldick emphasizes that he did not confer with flesh and blood (Clip 7).
Les Feldick explains that Jesus' earthly ministry was under the Law, but after His death, burial, and resurrection, He revealed new doctrines of grace to Paul from heaven. This makes Paul's teaching a new revelation for the Church Age (Clip 2).
Les maintains that our gospel today must come primarily from Paul's writings because he received direct revelation from the ascended Lord, revealing truths that were not previously known, such as the mysteries of grace (Clip 5).
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