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The Fallacy of Progressive Revelation: Distinct Ministries for Distinct Programs
Posted by Edward Cross on May 17, 2026
The claim that Paul's revelation simply continues what Christ taught the Twelve is false. Paul received his gospel independently by direct revelation of the ascended Christ, and the programs remained distinct. The right hands of fellowship in Galatians 2 confirmed two commissions, not one progressive revelation.
The Lord's Supper: A Pauline Memorial for the Body of Christ - Rightly Divided - Not a Religious Test, Not a Kingdom Ritual, But a Gracious Reminder of Grace
Posted by Edward Cross on May 15, 2026
The Lord's Supper is a Pauline memorial for the Body of Christ — not a New Covenant ordinance, not a sacrament, and not a test of worthiness. This article examines the Corinthian abuse, the transitional judgment of verse 30, and how to observe the memorial as a joyful reminder of the finished work of Christ.
Judge Nothing Before the Time
Posted by Edward Cross on May 4, 2026
Paul's command to judge nothing before the time does not mean abandoning discernment. It means not judging hidden motives or ultimate faithfulness before the Lord's final evaluation. This article shows the balance Paul maintains between judging visible doctrine and conduct versus premature condemnation of the heart.
What to Do When You Sin: Grace, Godly Sorrow, and Secured Fellowship in Christ
Posted by Edward Cross on May 4, 2026
Because the Body of Christ is already forgiven of all trespasses, the believer does not confess sin to regain standing before God. This article shows what Paul actually teaches about godly sorrow, reckoning, and yielding as the proper response to sin under the dispensation of grace.
The Israel of God: Rightly Dividing the Jewish Remnant, the New Creature, and the One Body of Christ
Posted by Edward Cross on May 3, 2026
The Israel of God in Galatians 6:16 is not the Body of Christ replacing Israel. It is the faithful Jewish remnant who embraced Paul's gospel and now walk according to the new-creature rule with a heavenly calling. This article traces the two programs running side by side and how God keeps both intact.
Teachers of the Law: Vain Jangling, Drawing Away Disciples, and the Early Departure from Pauline Doctrine
Posted by Edward Cross on May 2, 2026
The departure from Paul's distinct grace gospel began even during his own ministry. This article examines the historical drift away from the sound words committed to Paul and why his thirteen epistles remain the doctrinal standard for the Body of Christ in this present dispensation of grace.
Paul's Obedience to Suffer for Christ's Name Sake
Posted by Edward Cross on April 19, 2026
Paul did not stumble into suffering by ignoring the Holy Spirit's warnings at Tyre and Caesarea. Those were prophetic predictions of what would happen, not prohibitions against going. Acts 23:11 records the Lord's own commendation of Paul's Jerusalem testimony, settling the question of obedience.
What Does a Spiritual Church Look Like?
Posted by Edward Cross on October 7, 2023
A spiritual church gathering is not measured by music style, service length, or emotional experience. This article examines what Paul says a gathering of the Body of Christ should actually accomplish, and why Old Testament expectations about the presence of God in a place belong to a different program entirely.
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