Paul's Message of Jesus as the Messiah

In the podcast episode, the hosts discuss how Paul's proclamation of Jesus as the Messiah had political implications. Paul preached that Jesus was the Christos, the anointed King, which directly challenged the authority of the Roman Emperor. By declaring Jesus as the true King, Paul's message was seen as a threat to the stability and order of Roman society. This led to accusations of Paul and his followers being anarchists, disrupting the social and political fabric of the cities they visited. Despite knowing the potential consequences, Paul continued to preach this message because he believed it to be the truth.