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Intro
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Title - No Other Gospel
Background
Paul was addressing the problem that arose among the churches in the province of Galatia
the believers are being “moved so soon” to a “different gospel”
Paul defends the gospel
there is no such thing as “another” gospel
but there is a “different” gospel - the perverted gospel
another (grk.
ALLOS) - another of the same kind
different (Grk.
HETEROS) - another of a different kind
those who bring a gospel other that what he delievered to them are to be accursed
What is “perverted” gospel
pervert - grk. metastrepho, to turn or change into something different; assume new characteristics
we cannot identify a perverted gospel until we know how the one true gospel looks like.
the Galatian believers has learned the gospel and was still moved to a different gospel
My Main Point
If we want to discern what perverted gospel is, we need to know first how the one true gospel looks like.
to be assured of one’s salvation
- by which you stand, by which you are saved
- word of truth, the gospel of your salvation
to preach the true gospel
different gospel tends to move in 2 ways
a misrepresentation of biblical truths
a limited view of the gospel focused on the story of the cross, ignoring the rest of the Scriptures
to defend the faith
- the church is the pillar and ground of truth
- the saints are called to contend for the faith
Sermon Points
Importance of knowing the True Gospel
To be assured of one’s salvation
Knowledge of the true gospel gives assurance of salvation.
in which you stand
by which also you are saved
the word of truth is the gospel of your salvation
to preach the true gospel
To preach the true gospel
Knowledge of the true gospel helps us preach the word of truth.
1 Corinthians 15.3
Acts 4.20
Acts 20.27
Paul preached what he knew - the whole counsel of God
1 Corinthians 1.23
Paul preached what he knew - Jesus Christ
Note - different gospel tends to move in 2 ways
a misrepresentation of biblical truths
a limited view of the gospel
focused on the story of the cross, ignoring the rest of the Scriptures
focused on feel-good themes
To defend the faith
Knowledge of the true gospel teaches us how to contend for the faith.
the church is the pillar and ground (support) of the truth
contend earnestly - to fight for
- the saints are called to contend for the faith
faith once delivered
Characteristics of the True Gospel
Christocentric: Jesus Christ is the central theme of the true gospel.
Acts 1.28
2 Cor
In contrast, the false Gospel is anthropocentric - man-centered
Matthew 16.
The true gospel comes by the revelation.
In contrast, the false gospel is a product of human intellect.
Matthew 16.
The true gospel proclaims the whole counsel of God.
Ephesians 3.14-
In contrast, the false gospel tends to limit the believer’s view:
the 4 gospels - ignores the rest of the Bible
covenant theology - denies the restoration of Israel nation in the end-times
Law-observing Christians - they are justified by
prosperity theology
Conclusion
As believers of Jesus Christ, we have a responsibility to know what we believe, and to be assured that what we believe is true.
Examine yourselves whether you are in the faith
Know the Scripture, and you will get to know the Person of the Bible - Jesus Christ.
True faith is not “blind following”.
By faith we understand ()
Knowledge of the truth builds up your faith in God and His Word.
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