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Paul's apostolic authority confirmed by Peter and James; 2 Peter calls Paul's writings Scripture

Skeptics Wrongly Claim Apostle Paul Didn’t Know Jesus 00:38:27 – 00:39:58

Q&A: question about how Paul went from persecutor to authoritative apostle.

Mike's answer: Paul received his authority from Jesus directly (Damascus road experience). He then went to Jerusalem (Galatians 1) to meet with Peter and James, who affirmed his calling — Peter to the Jews, Paul to the Gentiles. These 'pillars of the church' validated him. Furthermore, 2 Peter refers to Paul's writings as Scripture and warns against twisting them, just as people twist 'the rest of Scripture' — showing early canonical recognition of Paul's writings.

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