Re Paul....... In the first place I don't believe Jesus intended to trust His message/ministry to a "church".
I would agree because if he did he really didn't think it through. but i do think he wants us to help him in that endeavor, someone has to get their attention so they takle a look and decide for themselves. Belittling them with scripture, telling them they will burn in hell for eternity, Ect, Ect. will make very few if any take a look.
I doubt any human could ever make me see Saint Paul as anything but a man who loved God but took himself too seriously. There's a lot around like that.
To be honest I need to study my name sake a little more but what I do know of him I do believe you're probably correct.
