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most recent information that God has given to man on how
to live. We cannot simply choose what we like. The
program that God currently administers is the one entrusted
to the Apostle Paul.

27. Did Paul receive new revelation from the Lord?

Yes. Paul received new information directly from the
Lord Jesus Christ.

But none of these things move me, neither count I my
life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course
with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the
Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.
(Acts 20:24)

The fact that Paul received this information directly from
the Lord Jesus Christ demands our attention and respect. If
the distinct Pauline information was of man's invention, we
could safely ignore it, but since it came directly from the
Lord Jesus Christ, we had better take notice.

28. Did anyone know about this information before it was
given to Paul?

No. The information given to Paul was a mystery
hidden by God until He decided to reveal it through the
Apostle Paul. Scripture describes the information that was
given to Paul as a dispensation

Whereof I am made a minister, according to the
dispensation of God which is given to me for you, to
fulfil the word of God;

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