Does Paul contradict Jesus—or has the debate itself been misunderstood for centuries? In this documentary-style theology podcast episode, we examine one of the most controversial and enduring questions in Christian history by carefully comparing the teachings of Jesus in the Gospels with the writings of Paul in the New Testament, analyzing whether apparent contradictions on salvation, faith, works, law, grace, public teaching, private instruction, judgment, and authority truly undermine Paul’s credibility or instead reveal deeper theological harmony within early Christianity. Drawing directly from Scripture, this episode explores key passages such as Matthew 7, Matthew 5, Matthew 22, John 18, John 3, Mark 4, Romans 3, Romans 6, Romans 10, 1 Corinthians 13, Galatians 2, Acts 20, and Titus 1, while unpacking Greek terminology, historical context, early church dynamics, and the difference between secrecy and private teaching, all without cherry-picking verses or oversimplifying doctrine. Rather than offering shallow apologetics or reactionary skepticism, this episode presents both the strongest arguments used by Paul doubters and the most compelling defenses offered by Christian theology, showing how questions about lawlessness, confession, righteousness, prophecy, love, and fulfillment of the Law intersect with Jesus’ own words and mission, and why these debates continue to shape modern faith, deconstruction, and biblical interpretation today. Music provided by InAudio and Sub Urban — https://inaudio.org and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBtk5FUeJbk. Not sponsored.
