After Jesus’s death, James, Jesus’s brother, and Paul disagreed on whether righteousness was achieved through deeds or faith alone. Paul argued that after Jesus’s death, one could not be saved by works, only by faith, as shown in Romans 3:
28 For we hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the law.
On the other hand, James, the brother of Jesus, argued that faith and works were needed for salvation. This is perfectly illustrated in the following passage from James 2:
14 What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it profit? 17 Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.
18 But someone will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without [a]your works, and I will show you my faith by [b]my works. 19 You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe—and tremble! 20 But do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is [c]dead? 21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered Isaac his son on the altar? 22 Do you see that faith was working together with his works, and by works faith was made [d]perfect? 23 And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, “Abraham believed God, and it was [e]accounted to him for righteousness.” And he was called the friend of God. 24 You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only.
25 Likewise, was not Rahab the harlot also justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out another way?
26 For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.
Jesus Taught Good Works Were Required For Salvation
Additionally, James’s teachings aligned perfectly with many of Jesus’s teachings.
In Matthew 25, Jesus speaks about the final judgment, where God will separate people based on their actions. Jesus describes the criteria for entering the Kingdom of Heaven, focusing on acts of kindness and mercy, such as feeding the hungry, welcoming strangers, clothing the naked, and visiting the sick and imprisoned. He concludes with, “Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.”
34 Then the King will say to those at his right hand, ‘Come, O blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; 35 for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, 36 I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.’ 37 Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see thee hungry and feed thee, or thirsty and give thee drink? 38 And when did we see thee a stranger and welcome thee, or naked and clothe thee? 39 And when did we see thee sick or in prison and visit thee?’ 40 And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me.’
Jesus’ teachings reflect faith through action, just as James argued, showing how believers should live out their faith through their works to be redeemed on the Day of Judgment.
In Matthew 5, Jesus warns his followers of the following actions, starting with anger, stating that one who curses their brother will be liable to the fire of Hell. If faith was all that was needed for salvation, then none of these actions could cause one to go into Hell. Then, after discussing the proper actions regarding lust, adultery, divorce, oaths, retaliation, and tolerance, Jesus states, “You, therefore, must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” All this shows that Jesus’ main message was for his followers to do good work and not just have faith alone.
21 “You have heard that it was said to the men of old, ‘You shall not kill; and whoever kills shall be liable to judgment.’ 22 But I say to you that every one who is angry with his brother[a] shall be liable to judgment; whoever insults[b] his brother shall be liable to the council, and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ shall be liable to the hell[c] of fire.
Concerning Adultery
27 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ 28 But I say to you that every one who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and throw it away; it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body be thrown into hell.[d] 30 And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away; it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body go into hell.[e]
Concerning Divorce
31 “It was also said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.’ 32 But I say to you that every one who divorces his wife, except on the ground of unchastity, makes her an adulteress; and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery.
Concerning Oaths
33 “Again you have heard that it was said to the men of old, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform to the Lord what you have sworn.’ 34 But I say to you, Do not swear at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, 35 or by the earth, for it is his footstool, or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. 36 And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black. 37 Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from evil.[f]
Concerning Retaliation
38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 But I say to you, Do not resist one who is evil. But if any one strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also; 40 and if any one would sue you and take your coat, let him have your cloak as well; 41 and if any one forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. 42 Give to him who begs from you, and do not refuse him who would borrow from you.
Love for Enemies
43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven; for he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. 46 For if you love those who love you, what reward have you? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? 47 And if you salute only your brethren, what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same? 48 You, therefore, must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
Additionally, in other parables from Jesus, we see the emphasis on works. For example, in Matthew 18, Jesus gives the example of the Unforgiving Servant, while in Matthew 25, Jesus gives the parable of the Talents. Both of these parables emphasize actions and work over faith.
Jesus Did Not Abolish The Law
Interestingly, the concept that one can be saved through faith alone and that the law would be abolished after his death goes directly against Jesus’s own teachings. In Matthew 5, Jesus—quite emphatically—leaves no room for the Law to ever change and requires his followers to abide by the Law even more strictly than the scribes and Pharisees, both in letter and spirit.
17 “Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets; I have come not to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 For truly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the law until all is accomplished. 19 Whoever then relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but he who does them and teaches them shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
Then again, in Matthew 19, when someone asked Jesus what he needed to do to have salvation, Jesus told him simply to keep the commandments. Then, when he confirmed he already does, Jesus commanded him to sell all of his possessions and give them to the poor. These responses from Jesus show that faith without proper righteous works is just lip service and does not suffice for eternal life and salvation.
16 And behold, one came up to him, saying, “Teacher, what good deed must I do, to have eternal life?” 17 And he said to him, “Why do you ask me about what is good? One there is who is good. If you would enter life, keep the commandments.” 18 He said to him, “Which?” And Jesus said, “You shall not kill, You shall not commit adultery, You shall not steal, You shall not bear false witness, 19 Honor your father and mother, and, You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” 20 The young man said to him, “All these I have observed; what do I still lack?” 21 Jesus said to him, “If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.” 22 When the young man heard this he went away sorrowful; for he had great possessions.
20 On that day you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you. 21 Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them.”
Old Testament: Righteousness Necessary For Salvation
Also, since Jesus did not come to abolish the law but to fulfill it, we find that his teachings are consistent with those in the Old Testament. To start, nine out of ten of the Ten Commandments correspond with works, while only one deals with intent.
Deuteronomy 6 explicitly connects righteousness with careful observance of God’s commandments.
24 And the Lord commanded us to do all these statutes, to fear the Lord our God, for our good always, that he might preserve us alive, as at this day. 25 And it will be righteousness for us, if we are careful to do all this commandment before the Lord our God, as he has commanded us.’
Psalm 15:1-3, portrays righteousness as blameless behavior, truthfulness, and ethical treatment of others.
1 O Lord, who shall sojourn in thy tent?
Who shall dwell on thy holy hill?
2 He who walks blamelessly, and does what is right,
and speaks truth from his heart;
3 who does not slander with his tongue,
and does no evil to his friend,
nor takes up a reproach against his neighbor;
Proverbs 21:3, prioritizes ethical actions and justice over religious rituals, emphasizing that God values right conduct more highly than mere external observance of religious duties.
3 To do righteousness and justice
is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
Isaiah 1:16-17, The prophet Isaiah calls for a transformation in behavior, linking righteousness with justice, helping the oppressed, and ethical actions in society.
16 Wash yourselves; make yourselves clean;
remove the evil of your doings
from before my eyes;
cease to do evil,
17 learn to do good;
seek justice,
correct oppression;
defend the fatherless,
plead for the widow.
Micah 6:8, clearly delineates that living righteously involves acting justly, loving mercy, and maintaining a humble relationship with God.
8 He has showed you, O man, what is good;
and what does the Lord require of you
but to do justice, and to love kindness,[a]
and to walk humbly with your God?
Ezekiel 18 outlines specific behaviors and actions that define a righteous person according to their deeds and indicates that a father or son will not be punished for the iniquity of the other.
19 “Yet you say, ‘Why should the son not suffer the punishment for the father’s guilt?’ When the son has practiced justice and righteousness and has kept all My statutes and done them, he shall certainly live. 20 The person who sins will die. A son will not suffer the punishment for the father’s guilt, nor will a father suffer the punishment for the son’s guilt; the righteousness of the righteous will be upon himself, and the wickedness of the wicked will be upon himself.
First Council of Jerusalem
To understand this divergence in theology, it is worth looking at the history based on the writings in the New Testament to see the progression of understanding that caused Paul to deviate so dramatically from the teaching of Jesus and the other apostles.
The first sign of this dispute between Paul and James is seen in Acts 15 during the first council of Jerusalem, where some Jewish Christians argued that Gentile converts must be circumcised and required to keep the Law of Moses. Paul and Barnabas, having worked extensively among the Gentiles, disagreed with this view, leading to a significant debate and discussion.
James, the leader of the Jerusalem church at the time, played a key role in this council. After much discussion, James spoke in favor of not burdening the Gentile believers with the full yoke of the Law of Moses. He suggested a compromise where Gentiles would abstain from certain practices associated with idolatry, what is understood as the Noahide Law, but would not be required to undergo circumcision or fully observe the Mosaic Law.
James’ speech is recorded in Acts 15:13-21. His decision aligned with Peter’s earlier statement and Paul and Barnabas’ experiences with Gentile converts. The council’s decision, sometimes called the “Apostolic Decree,” was a pivotal moment in the history of the early Church, marking the first significant step in separating Christianity from the Jewish practices promoted by Jesus.
6 The apostles and the elders were gathered together to consider this matter. 7 And after there had been much debate, Peter rose and said to them, “Brethren, you know that in the early days God made choice among you, that by my mouth the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel and believe. 8 And God who knows the heart bore witness to them, giving them the Holy Spirit just as he did to us; 9 and he made no distinction between us and them, but cleansed their hearts by faith. 10 Now therefore why do you make trial of God by putting a yoke upon the neck of the disciples which neither our fathers nor we have been able to bear? 11 But we believe that we shall be saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, just as they will.”
12 And all the assembly kept silence; and they listened to Barnabas and Paul as they related what signs and wonders God had done through them among the Gentiles. 13 After they finished speaking, James replied, “Brethren, listen to me. 14 Simeon has related how God first visited the Gentiles, to take out of them a people for his name. 15 And with this the words of the prophets agree, as it is written,
16 ‘After this I will return, and I will rebuild the dwelling of David, which has fallen; I will rebuild its ruins, and I will set it up, 17 that the rest of men may seek the Lord, and all the Gentiles who are called by my name, 18 says the Lord, who has made these things known from of old.’
19 Therefore my judgment is that we should not trouble those of the Gentiles who turn to God, 20 but should write to them to abstain from the pollutions of idols and from unchastity and from what is strangled[a] and from blood. 21 For from early generations Moses has had in every city those who preach him, for he is read every sabbath in the synagogues.”
Paul Defies Ruling from Council
Despite appearing to agree to these terms, Paul was not content with the decision. Instead, Paul evangelized that Gentiles had no obligation to any Mosaic or Noahide laws and that their only requirement was to believe that Jesus died for their sins and was resurrected. We see in Acts 21 that rumors about Paul’s teachings were spreading. Paul seems to concede, only to revert again.
17 When we had come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly. 18 On the following day Paul went in with us to James; and all the elders were present. 19 After greeting them, he related one by one the things that God had done among the Gentiles through his ministry. 20 And when they heard it, they glorified God. And they said to him, “You see, brother, how many thousands there are among the Jews of those who have believed; they are all zealous for the law, 21 and they have been told about you that you teach all the Jews who are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, telling them not to circumcise their children or observe the customs. 22 What then is to be done? They will certainly hear that you have come. 23 Do therefore what we tell you. We have four men who are under a vow; 24 take these men and purify yourself along with them and pay their expenses, so that they may shave their heads. Thus all will know that there is nothing in what they have been told about you but that you yourself live in observance of the law. 25 But as for the Gentiles who have believed, we have sent a letter with our judgment that they should abstain from what has been sacrificed to idols and from blood and from what is strangled[b] and from unchastity.” 26 Then Paul took the men, and the next day he purified himself with them and went into the temple, to give notice when the days of purification would be fulfilled and the offering presented for every one of them.
Paul Accuses Peter of Hypocrisy
This tension appears to have boiled over among Jewish Christians like Peter and Paul. This is encompassed in the following passage from Galatians 2, where Paul rebukes Peter (Cephas) in Antioch, implying that he was a hypocrite and proclaims that the Gentiles are not justified through works of the law but through only faith in Jesus Christ.
11 But when Cephas came to Antioch I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. 12 For before certain men came from James, he ate with the Gentiles; but when they came he drew back and separated himself, fearing the circumcision party. 13 And with him the rest of the Jews acted insincerely, so that even Barnabas was carried away by their insincerity. 14 But when I saw that they were not straightforward about the truth of the gospel, I said to Cephas before them all, “If you, though a Jew, live like a Gentile and not like a Jew, how can you compel the Gentiles to live like Jews?” 15 We ourselves, who are Jews by birth and not Gentile sinners, 16 yet who know that a man is not justified[a] by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ, and not by works of the law, because by works of the law shall no one be justified. 17 But if, in our endeavor to be justified in Christ, we ourselves were found to be sinners, is Christ then an agent of sin? Certainly not! 18 But if I build up again those things which I tore down, then I prove myself a transgressor. 19 For I through the law died to the law, that I might live to God. 20 I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me; and the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. 21 I do not nullify the grace of God; for if justification[b] were through the law, then Christ died to no purpose.
Paul Openly Rejects the Law
In Romans 9, Paul rejects all Mosaic Law, claiming that salvation can only come through faith in Jesus Christ alone. This implies that even Jews were not obligated to keep the Mosaic Law.
30 What shall we say, then? That Gentiles who did not pursue righteousness have attained it, that is, righteousness through faith; 31 but that Israel who pursued the righteousness which is based on law did not succeed in fulfilling that law. 32 Why? Because they did not pursue it through faith, but as if it were based on works. They have stumbled over the stumbling stone, 33 as it is written,
“Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone that will make men stumble, a rock that will make them fall; and he who believes in him will not be put to shame.”
In Romans 10, Paul declares that it is only through faith in Jesus that anyone can be saved.
9 because, if you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For man believes with his heart and so is justified, and he confesses with his lips and so is saved. 11 The scripture says, “No one who believes in him will be put to shame.” 12 For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is Lord of all and bestows his riches upon all who call upon him. 13 For, “every one who calls upon the name of the Lord will be saved.”
In Galatians 3, Paul calls the Mosaic Law a curse that was removed when Jesus died.
11 Now it is evident that no man is justified before God by the law; for “He who through faith is righteous shall live”;[a] 12 but the law does not rest on faith, for “He who does them shall live by them.” 13 Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us—for it is written, “Cursed be every one who hangs on a tree”—
In 1 Corinthians 7, Paul uses a parable that a wife’s commitment to a husband ends when he dies. Similarly, after Jesus died, the people’s need for the law was no longer bound. But if one is weak in self-control, they are not committing a sin if they take on a new husband (go back to the law of this world) if it means that if they didn’t, they would commit immorality. But a person who does not lack self-control won’t put this burden upon themselves.
17 Only, let every one lead the life which the Lord has assigned to him, and in which God has called him. This is my rule in all the churches. 18 Was any one at the time of his call already circumcised? Let him not seek to remove the marks of circumcision. Was any one at the time of his call uncircumcised? Let him not seek circumcision. 19 For neither circumcision counts for anything nor uncircumcision, but keeping the commandments of God. 20 Every one should remain in the state in which he was called. 21 Were you a slave when called? Never mind. But if you can gain your freedom, avail yourself of the opportunity.[b] 22 For he who was called in the Lord as a slave is a freedman of the Lord. Likewise he who was free when called is a slave of Christ. 23 You were bought with a price; do not become slaves of men. 24 So, brethren, in whatever state each was called, there let him remain with God.
39 A wife is bound to her husband as long as he lives. If the husband dies, she is free to be married to whom she wishes, only in the Lord. 40 But in my judgment she is happier if she remains as she is. And I think that I have the Spirit of God.
Paul Goes on the Offensive
Due to this theological dispute, Paul goes on the offensive and begins to exalt himself above the other apostles. In his opening in Galatians 1, he begins his letter by proclaiming that he is not writing as a man but as Jesus Christ and God.
1 Paul an apostle—not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead— 2 and all the brethren who are with me,
To the churches of Galatia:
3 Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, 4 who gave himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father; 5 to whom be the glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Then, he admonishes the Galatians for going against his teachings and listening to apostles who taught a gospel contrary to his teachings.
6 I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ and turning to a different gospel— 7 not that there is another gospel, but there are some who trouble you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ. 8 But even if we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you a gospel contrary to that which we preached to you, let him be accursed. 9 As we have said before, so now I say again, If any one is preaching to you a gospel contrary to that which you received, let him be accursed. 10 Am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still pleasing men, I should not be a servant[a] of Christ.
In 2 Corinthians 11:12-15, Paul calls out certain individuals whom he describes as “false apostles,” “deceitful workers,” or “servants of Satan.” These are people who, according to Paul, were masquerading as apostles of Christ but, he claims, were actually spreading false teachings and misleading the Corinthian believers. Paul’s language is strong and critical as he seeks to expose these individuals for their deception and protect the integrity of his specific form of Christianity.
Paul accuses these false apostles of boasting and using underhanded methods to win over the Corinthians, contrasting their behavior with his own approach, which he claims is marked by humility and suffering for Christ’s sake. He uses the metaphor of Satan masquerading as an “angel of light” to illustrate how these deceitful workers appear righteous and genuine but are fundamentally corrupt and misleading.
In this passage, Paul warns the Corinthians about these dangerous influences and encourages them to remain faithful to the teachings he delivered to them. Paul’s strong stance reflects his deep concern for the Corinthians’ spiritual welfare and his commitment to safeguarding the truth of the gospel against any corruption or distortion.
12 And what I do I will continue to do, in order to undermine the claim of those who would like to claim that in their boasted mission they work on the same terms as we do. 13 For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ. 14 And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. 15 So it is not strange if his servants also disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their deeds.
As far as we can tell from the writings of Paul the only other apostles that Paul had an issue with were individuals like James and Peter. These disagreements such as issues like Gentile circumcision and the role of Jewish law in the lives of Gentile converts (as seen in Galatians 2 where Paul confronts Peter in Antioch), are items that Paul writes throughout his letters. So there is strong prima facie evidence to suppose that these warnings were against individuals like James and Peter if not their followers who shared their ideology.
Paul Contradicts The Teachings of Jesus
It is worth mentioning that Paul never claimed his theology was based on the actual teachings of Jesus. Instead, Paul claims that Jesus directly spoke to him and gave him this revelation. So, instead of following the actual teachings of Jesus narrated in the Gospel, Paul advocates that none of those teachings are applicable anymore, and now he is commissioned to deliver a completely new theology.
Paul Claims to speak on behalf of Christ
In Galatians 1, Paul makes the following claims that God has chosen him from before he was born and revealed his Son to him so that he can preach to the Gentiles.
15 But when he who had set me apart before I was born, and had called me through his grace, 16 was pleased to reveal his Son in me, in order that I might preach him among the Gentiles, I did not confer with flesh and blood, 17 nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me, but I went away into Arabia; and again I returned to Damascus.
In Galatians 2, Paul claims that he has died and that it is Christ who lives in him.
19 For I through the law died to the law, that I might live to God. 20 I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me; and the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. 21 I do not nullify the grace of God; for if justification[b] were through the law, then Christ died to no purpose.
In Galatians 4, Paul declares himself as an angel of God and as Christ Jesus.
12 Brethren, I beseech you, become as I am, for I also have become as you are. You did me no wrong; 13 you know it was because of a bodily ailment that I preached the gospel to you at first; 14 and though my condition was a trial to you, you did not scorn or despise me, but received me as an angel of God, as Christ Jesus.
Jesus Warned of False Prophets
Knowing this, it is ironic that Jesus warned in Mark 13 of people who would come after him who would lead many astray by claiming authority through his name and preaching a theology that goes counter to what he taught.
5 And Jesus began to say to them, “Take heed that no one leads you astray. 6 Many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he!’ and they will lead many astray. 21 And then if any one says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘Look, there he is!’ do not believe it. 22 False Christs and false prophets will arise and show signs and wonders, to lead astray, if possible, the elect. 23 But take heed; I have told you all things beforehand.
In Matthew 7:15-20, Jesus again warns of false prophets and says that despite coming in sheep’s clothing, they are wolves and the way they can be identified by their fruit. The fruit symbolizes their works, and, ironically, Paul taught that works are meaningless.
15 “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. 16 You will know them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thorns, or figs from thistles? 17 So, every sound tree bears good fruit, but the bad tree bears evil fruit. 18 A sound tree cannot bear evil fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit. 19 Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. 20 Thus you will know them by their fruits.
Then, in Matthew 7:21, Jesus says he will disown those who swore they prophesied in his name on the Day of Judgment and cast them as evildoers.
21 “Not every one who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ 23 And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you evildoers.’
24 “Every one then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house upon the rock; 25 and the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat upon that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. 26 And every one who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house upon the sand; 27 and the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell; and great was the fall of it.”
So Christians have a choice; they can either abide by the actual teachings of Jesus, or they can succumb to the false prophet Paul, who progressively steered away from the teachings of Jesus until his theology became the complete opposite of what Jesus taught and eventually came to proclaim that he was Christ Jesus.
Proverbs 21:3 To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
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