Q: Was Paul a false apostle (Revelation 2:2)? No — Revelation 2:2 actually proves Paul IS a true apostle. The Ephesians could identify false apostles AND they received Paul warmly (Ephesians letter, Acts 20). Peter calls Paul's writings "Scripture" (2 Peter 3:16). Paul-denial movements strip the NT to smuggle in cult theology.

Rev 2:2: Ephesus tested false apostles. But Ephesians clearly received Paul (Paul's warm letter to them, Acts 20 — Paul leads Ephesian elders). If Ephesus was discerning enough to catch false apostles and accepted Paul, he's a true apostle. Peter calls Paul's writings "Scripture" (2 Peter 3:16). Luke (author of Acts) confirms Paul's apostleship. Paul-denial movements are dangerous and cultish.