Paul as the Messiah's Herald to the Gentiles

In this podcast episode, Matthew Theason discusses his book on Paul as the Messiah's herald to the Gentiles. He emphasizes the importance of understanding Paul's role as a Jewish figure who preached to non-Jews. The episode explores the idea that Paul saw himself as the divinely appointed messenger of the Messiah, tasked with bringing the message of Jesus to Gentiles. Theason highlights the urgency that Paul felt in spreading this message, as he believed that the end of the world was imminent and that Gentiles needed to embrace the gospel. He also touches on the disagreement between Paul and James on the topic of faith and works, suggesting that James may have been responding to misunderstandings of Paul's teachings. Overall, the episode provides a fresh perspective on Paul's mission and sheds light on his significance in the early Christian movement.