Verse Study o Galatians 1:12

[Ryan Thames]

Verse: Galatians 1:12
“For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.”

General Outline
I. For I neither received it of man…
II. Neither was I taught it, ...
III. But by the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Key Words:
Received, taught, revelation

Greek Words and Strong Definition of Key Words:
1. Received: Paralambano : verb: associate with oneself (in any familiar or intimate act or relation) by anal; To assume an office; to learn, receive or take

2. Taught: didasko: verb: To teach

3. Revelation: apokalupses: verb: appearing; coming; lighten; manifestation; be revealed; revelation.

I. For I neither received it of man…
This phrase plainly says that Paul had not learned these great truths from human teachers, but by direct communion with God, even as the Twelve had learned it from Christ’s teachings. This section indicates that Paul’s Commission had been declared inferior to that of the twelve by his detractors, and that he had this in view when he was defending his apostleship. (pg. 36-37 Swaggert)

II. Neither was I taught it, ...
Paul denies his instruction from other men, as the channel through which he came to the truth. He is making the point that the gospel he preaches, was given to him directly by Christ, and as such, must not be added to or deleted in any form. The manner in which he received this message, actually the entirety of the new covenant, was totally different than the manner in which men normally learn things, as should be overly obvious according to the things he says. (pg 37 Swaggert)

III. But by the revelation of Jesus Christ.
This phrase actually refers to the removal of that which conceals, in other words, an uncovering. Revelation therefore is the Act of God of the Holy Spirit uncovering to Bible Writers Truth incapable of being discovered by man’s unaided reason. Revelation is the act of God the Holy Spirit discloses to the human mind. This means that Christianity is not a religion but a relationship with Christ that results from Divine Revelation. (pg 37-38 Swaggert)
Work Cited

Swaggert, Jimmy. The Jimmy Swaggert Bible Commentary :Galatians Volume 15. Baton Rouge, LA World Evangelism Press. 1999

[Bill Maenza]

Ryan,
Paul never met Christ.
Bill

[Ryan Thames]

The two requirements for one to be an original apostle he had to
1. physically meet him

2. get his calling directly from him. Are you saying he didnt?


Im not understanding what you mean.

Acts 9
3. And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:
4. And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?
5. And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
6. And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.


Acts 9
17. And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost.

Acts 9
27. But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus.


Whats are you saying Bill? He did meet Jesus. When christ apeared to him.

Please explain.

[Bill Maenza]

Ryan,
It did not say that he met Jesus.
Acts 9
3. And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:
4. And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?

He was converted to Christianity by a visionary encounter with the risen Jesus while on the road to Damascus about AD 36 (Gal. 1:15-16; Acts 9:1-31; 22; 26). Because of this vision, Paul held that he, too, had met Jesus and was therefore qualified to be called an Apostle (1 Cor. 9:1). After being instructed and receiving Christian baptism in Damascus, Paul went to "Arabia" (probably the desert of Transjordan) for a short time; he then returned to Damascus for 3 years until he was driven out to Tarsus, probably in 40. Several years later Barnabas brought Paul to Antioch in Syria (Acts 11), where they ministered together for a year.

There is plenty of info about Paul out there if you need...
Bill

[Jeremy Plaster]

Was wondering if anyone has heard of "the Gospel of Paul" and what it contained. These writings were found and then supposedly proven to be Paul's writings. The Vatican didnt recognize it though. Either way, Real or not, it tells a much different story about the trip to Damascus and his life after that.

[Ryan Thames]

as you stated in
1 Corinthians 9
1. Am I not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord?


How can you say that he never met Christ?

Paul says he has seen the lord Jesus Christ. Paul declares all throughout his letters that he is an apostle not inferior to the others.

He spent alot of time in his letters defending his apostlship, as the Judaizers came behind him discrediting him, as they preach "a different Gospel."

[Bill Maenza]

Ryan,
Did you even read my post? Read it again and it is explained very clearly.
Bill

[Ryan Thames]

Its not too clear, no offense.

are you saying there is a difference between Paul "seeing" Christ and Paul "meeting" Christ?

I have plenty of information on Paul. I have been learning alot in school. Before we got into our study on Galations my teacher laid a strong foundation of who Paul is and what he preached. Its very interesting.

Im confused first you said Paul didnt meet Christ and then you said he did. Maybe im simply misunderstanding you.

[Bill Maenza]

Because of this vision, Paul held that he, too, had met Jesus and was therefore qualified to be called an Apostle (1 Cor. 9:1).

vision...

[Ryan Thames]

Ok Bill I get that. Whats your point.

Paul Met Jesus.

are you saying that he didnt met Jesus because it was just a vision?

[Ryan Thames]

the greek word for "seen" in 1 Corinthians 9:1 is "horao" Which means:

to stare at; to discern clearly (physically or mentally);


;D i just bought my first concordance last month ;D

im so happy to get to use it. ;D ;D

[Bill Maenza]

He did not meet Jesus in the flesh. He was not even converted until Jesus ascended to Heaven.

[Ryan Thames]

I believe Jesus appeared to Paul physically, thus having "met" him. I understand this happened after the ascension. like the defintion said it may have been mentally BUT its not the same as when you or i magine something. When you or i imagine something we control it because we created the thought. When Christ appeared to Paul. Whether it having been mentally or physically. It was in such a manner that it was Christ no doubt not just an image of Christ. Just as if he met in they way the apostles met him. Just as if he seen him physically. He spoke audibly

1 Cornthians 9:7.
And the men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man.

So your right at that moment it was a physical appearance. but like i said it was mentally if not physically. In such a manner that it was as if it were physically. The voice was audible. the people there heard it but saw no man. Paul did meet Christ, but he did not see him physically. Even if the rest couldve seen Christ Paul still wouldnt have ben able to see him physically he was blind ...lol


I understand you now thank you