As Bible scholars have studied the texts of the New Testament, many have come to the conclusion that a historical man named Paul was not the author (whether writing himself or by dictation) of all the letters bearing his name. The six disputed letters of Paul includes: Colossians, Ephesians, 2 Thessalonians, 1-2 Timothy, and Titus. Even the Catholics acknowledge this at https://catholic-resources.org/Bible/Paul-Disputed.htm.
What's up with texts claiming the name of Paul in the Bible, but it not actually being him? Was the name Paul pseudonym a group of people wrote under? Did people just lie about who their writing was from to give what they wrote prominence among people who viewed Paul as an authority? Interesting that the Pastoral Epistles in the NT are fraudulent.
Since I think the Bible is the inspired Word of God and in that writing this person says his name is Paul, I trust the Lord to not let him lie in the writing.
What do you mean by you think "the Bible is the inspired Word of God"? How far are you taking that?
What do you make of Jeremiah 8:8 NASB where it mentions the lying pens of the scribes: "“How can you say, ‘We are wise, And the Law of the Lord is with us’? But behold, the lying pen of the scribes Has made it into a lie."? Doesn't look like it portrays God as preventing corruption from happening.
God often talks about the crime of rewriting (edit: retelling) His word incorrectly. His truth is alive and living and sees through the corruption. There are many translations and yet His truth prevails..
How do you know God inspired anyone to write what they did or said what the texts say it said? I've heard man proclaiming it's God's Word and that God inspired it. Just because it says it doesn't make it so though. The world and history are full of people proclaiming that God inspired them or said things to them.
With texts like in the Bible, I see those as being prime targets for corruption and control. Controlling people through fear, and much like the man behind the curtain in the Wizard of Oz, it's man writing in the name of God.
I believe in God, but that it speaks to people through their heart and various impressions upon them and not words on paper from other people.
This is exactly how I know what is true, I ask Him. Some revelations have taken most of my life to be connected and I'm still being prepared for others. I learn even more by asking Him to read His word with me.
It always comes down to the heart with God. He speaks to His creation and delights in it.