Why Paul's Letters Are the Most Neglected in the Bible

B20L2 What did Jesus mean when He said the "least in the kingdom" would be greater than John the Baptist? The answer points directly to the Apostle Paul — and it changes everything about how you read Romans. ✝️ In this verse-by-verse study, we open the Book of Romans at chapter 1, verse 1, and explore why Paul's epistles are the most neglected — and most essential — portion of Scripture for the Church today. Paul calls himself a "bond slave" of Jesus Christ, commissioned not by men but by direct revelation from the Ascended Lord. We cross-reference Matthew 11:11, 1 Corinthians 15:8-9, and Ephesians 3:8 to show how Paul twice identifies himself as "the least" — fulfilling Christ's own prophecy. We also visit Galatians 1 to understand why Paul so fiercely defends his apostleship and warns against any gospel that perverts the grace of Christ. 📖 Key Topics Covered: • Matthew 11:11 — Who is the "least in the kingdom of heaven greater than John"? • 1 Corinthians 15:8-9 — Paul as "one born out of due time" explained • Ephesians 3:8 — Paul calls himself "less than the least of all saints" • Romans 1:1 — "Bond slave of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle" • Galatians 1:1, 4, 6-9 — Paul's apostleship by revelation, not by men • Why Paul's gospel of grace is distinct from the rest of Scripture • The danger of perverting the gospel — Galatians 1:8 warning • Why the Church is spiritually weak without Paul's epistles 🔑 Romans 1:1 verse by verse, Paul apostle of the Gentiles Romans 11:13, Matthew 11:11 least in the kingdom explained, Galatians 1 grace vs law, 1 Corinthians 15:9 least of the apostles, Ephesians 3:8 less than the least, Paul bond slave of Christ, grace not law Bible study. Les Feldick Bible Study brings you verse-by-verse Bible teaching that makes the scriptures come alive. Whether you're a new believer or have studied the Bible for decades, these teachings will deepen your understanding of God's Word. Les Feldick has a unique gift for explaining complex biblical concepts in a way that anyone can understand, using scripture to interpret scripture. 📖 Visit our website: www.lesfeldickbiblestudy.com If this study blessed you, please LIKE the video and SHARE it with someone who needs to hear this teaching. Your likes and shares help others find these Bible studies. 00:00 — Welcome & Introduction to Paul's Letters 00:26 — Why Paul's Epistles Are the Most Neglected Scripture 01:53 — The Dark Ages: When the Bible Was Locked Away 02:50 — Introducing the Book of Romans — Following Acts 03:21 — Matthew 11:11 — "Least in the Kingdom Greater Than John" 05:01 — 1 Corinthians 15:8 — Paul: "Born Out of Due Time" Explained 06:55 — 1 Corinthians 15:9 — Paul: "Least of the Apostles" 08:43 — Ephesians 3:8 — "Less Than the Least of All Saints" 09:20 — Jesus Prophesied Paul in Matthew 11:11 10:06 — Why Neglecting Paul's Letters Weakens the Church 11:23 — Revelation 3 — The Laodicean Church: Rich but Spiritually Blind 12:02 — Romans 1:1 — Paul, a Bond Slave of Jesus Christ 13:07 — Paul: Apostle of the Gentiles — Romans 11:13 14:07 — Genesis 12 to Paul — Scripture Written Primarily to the Jew 14:24 — Galatians 1:1 — Paul's Apostleship Not from Men 17:01 — Galatians 1:4 — Christ Gave Himself to Deliver Us 17:36 — Galatians 1:6-7 — Removed from Grace into Another Gospel 18:21 — Galatians 1:8-9 — Let Him Be Accursed: The Danger of Perversion 21:05 — Paul Wasn't Afraid to Preach the Truth 22:48 — Galatians 1:11-12 — Paul's Gospel by Revelation, Not Man 23:17 — Galatians 1:15-16 — Called by Grace from the Womb 24:00 — Why Paul Went to Arabia, Not Jerusalem 25:32 — Getting Judaism Out of His System — Grace Is Unmerited Favor 25:52 — Closing