Does Paul contradict what Jesus said about divorce?
PROBLEM: This passage from 1 Corinthians talks about a Christian who
has an unbelieving mate. At one point, Paul says, “But if the
unbeliever departs, let him depart; a brother or a sister is not under
bondage in such cases” (v. 15). Jesus said in... [ Continue Reading ]
How can Paul’s words be inspired if he says he is merely giving his
own opinion?
PROBLEM: In two places in 1 Corinthians (1 Corinthians 7:12), the
Apostle Paul seems to imply that he is writing on his own authority,
not the Lord’s. First, in 7:12 Paul says, “But to the rest I, not
the Lord.” And in... [ Continue Reading ]