At first I wasn't going to say anything as I do not like getting involved in squabbles about scripture. I would rather just post that which might help babes in Christ so their faith isn't ruined and they commit suicide.
But, when you see people do something that may anger God it isn't very loving to sit back and say nothing.
Having said thus I want to say something in Paul's defense using Peter.
Matthew 16:13-17
[13] When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?
[14] And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.
[15] He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?
[16] And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.
[17] And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.
Peter must have been chosen of God for Matthew to bear witness of him as receiving a revelation from the Lord. Since this was also born witness of by Jesus it is safe to assume that by two or three witnesses (God, Jesus and Matthew) that Peter would have been a credible witness.
What else is there about Peter's walk with the Lord?
Matthew 17:1-9
[1] And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart,
[2] And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.
[3] And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him.
[4] Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.
[5] While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.
[6] And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their face, and were sore afraid.
[7] And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, and be not afraid.
[8] And when they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no man, save Jesus only.
[9] And as they came down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, saying, Tell the vision to no man, until the Son of man be risen again from the dead.
We know that Peter did speak of this after the Lord arose from the dead. It is interesting that the Lord chose three to reveal himself to. The three pillars of the church so to speak.
I won't go into all the other references about Peter such as when the angels told the women Go tell the disciples and Peter that the Lord has arisen from the dead. Peter was probably singled out as assurance for his forgiveness after denying the Lord 3 times.
But, what did Peter say about Paul?
If Paul was a false witness or not chosen of God Peter would know and say as much.
2 Peter 3:13-16
[13] Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.
[14] Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.
[15] And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you;
[16] As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction.
According to Peter who was chosen of God, had the keys to the kingdom of God, saw Jesus transfigured and told when to speak about what he witnessed on the mount of transfiguration the Apostle Paul was given wisdom.
If the Apostle Paul was given wisdom we know that wisdom came from above. If not Peter who was close to Jesus would have said he was a heretic and not a brother.
Peter also said the things which Paul wrote and spoke in his epistles was hard to be understood. They still are for many today.
Peter says that those who wrest with them do so unto their own destruction. How much more when they call him a false prophet and such.
Psalm 105:13-15
[13] When they went from one nation to another, from one kingdom to another people;
[14] He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes;
[15] Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.
For brother Paul to have wisdom given him he must have been anointed of God.
Is this else where?
1 Chronicles 16:22
[20] And when they went from nation to nation, and from one kingdom to another people;
[21] He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes,
[22] Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.
The reason I post these things is because we need to be sure of what we are being taught. The quickest way to damn one's self isn't being gay, straight, transgender or cisgender.
The quickest way to damn one's self is to lash out or speak against one anointed of God. It is blasphemy of the Holy Ghost.
Proverbs 6:16-19
[16] These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:
[17] A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,
[18] An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,
[19] A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
You all can believe what you want but at least I have a clean conscience in warning. It is better not to say anything than to badmouth one anointed of God. It's worse when it may lead to ruining the faith of a fellow transgender that relies on those scripture for support and comfort in troublesome times.
Were there twelve Apostles?
Who was the twelfth? Matthias.
Were there any other disciples?
70 others that walked away.
Who was Paul?
The Apostle to the Gentiles. The other twelve ministered in Jerusalem to the Jews.
Like I said. Believe what you want but take care with your words. If you offend God with his own word he has exalted that above his name and doesn't take it lightly.
I will bless you all now by staying out of the conversation and returning to just making a post now and then when I feel it may help someone.
Take care.
