pvj-02 Topics: Paul's Claimed Relationship to Jesus and the Apostles¶
Primary Topics (from Naves Semantic Search)¶
1. APOSTLES (score: 0.56)¶
The Twelve were selected by Jesus (Luk 6:13), commissioned (Mat 10; 28:19-20; Mrk 3:14-15; Acts 1-2), given authority (Mat 16:19; 18:18; 19:28), given miraculous power (2 Cor 12:12), and inspired (Mat 10:27; Luk 24:45; Acts 1:2). False apostles are noted (2 Cor 11:13; Rev 2:2).
2. APOSTLE (score: 0.67)¶
An appellation of Jesus (Heb 3:1). See APOSTLES.
3. PAUL (score: 0.51)¶
Called to be an apostle (Acts 22:14-21; 26:16-18; Rom 1:1; 1 Cor 1:1; 9:1-2; 15:9; Gal 1:1,15-16; Eph 1:1; Col 1:1; 1 Tim 1:1; 2 Tim 1:1,11; Tit 1:1,3). Conversion and vision (Acts 9:3-22; 22:4-19; 26:9-15; 1 Cor 9:1; 15:8; Gal 1:13). Sent to Gentiles (Acts 13:2-3,47-48; 22:17-21; Rom 11:13; 15:16; Gal 1:15-24).
4. GOSPEL (score: 0.64)¶
Multiple designations: Gospel of the Kingdom (Mat 4:23), Gospel of God (Rom 1:1), Gospel of Christ (Rom 1:16; Gal 1:7), Preaching of Jesus Christ (Rom 16:25), Mystery of the Gospel (Eph 6:19), Word of Reconciliation (2 Cor 5:19).
5. REVELATION (score: 0.58)¶
Disclosure, manifestation. Paul received gospel by revelation (Gal 1:12), went to Jerusalem by revelation (Gal 2:2), received visions and revelations (2 Cor 12:1-4).
6. PREACHING (score: 0.56)¶
The act of exhorting, prophesying, reproving, teaching. Paul commissioned to preach to Gentiles.
Key Strong's Numbers¶
| Strong's | Word | Definition | Count | Relevance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G652 | apostolos | delegate, ambassador of the Gospel | 81 | Paul's self-identification |
| G2098 | euangelion | good message, the gospel | 77 | "my gospel" vs "the gospel" |
| G602 | apokalypsis | disclosure, revelation | 18 | Source of Paul's gospel |
| G2011 | epitrope | commission, permission | 1 | Acts 26:12 commission |
| G5570 | pseudapostolos | false/spurious apostle | 1 | 2 Cor 11:13 |
| G2782 | kerygma | proclamation, preaching | 8 | Content of Paul's preaching |
Related Prior Studies¶
- pvj-01-paul-knows-jesus: Investigated whether Paul knew Jesus's teachings. Found 12 E-items, 2 N-items, 5 I-items. Key findings: Paul cites Jesus on at least four topics (1 Cor 7:10, 9:14, 11:23; 1 Thess 4:15), Peter endorses Paul's writings (2 Pet 3:15-16), Paul claims independence of source (Gal 1:11-12).