The Apostle Paul received the true gospel directly by revelation from Jesus Christ, not from any human source.
In Galatians 1:11-12, the Apostle Paul asserts the divine origin of his gospel, stating, 'the gospel which was preached of me is not after man. For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.' This highlights that the true gospel comes not from human wisdom or tradition, but is directly revealed by God. Paul emphasizes that he received this message uniquely through divine intervention, which legitimizes his authority as a true apostle. Thus, the gospel is confirmed by both the supernatural calling of Paul and the subsequent affirmation of the apostles in Jerusalem, as noted in Acts 15.
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