Another Gospel
September 2, 2012
The Apostle Paul wrote, “I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you by the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— which is really no gospel at all. Evidently some people are throwing you into confusion and are trying to pervert the gospel of Christ. But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel other than the one we preached to you, let him be eternally condemned!” (Galatians 1:6-8).
In our world today, the Gospel is being diluted and “watered down.” We are being told that “there are many ways to God,” and that followers of all religions worship the same God. Oh really?
Well, these beliefs don’t “line up” to what Jesus said. He stated emphatically, when He was here on the earth, “‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me’” (John 14:6).So that totally contradicts those who say that we must be “inclusive” and accept the other founders of other religions as equal to Jesus.
Also, Luke writes, “The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified his servant Jesus” (Acts 3:13). And this verse is exclusive and unambiguous in its statement that God is the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and also whose Son is the Lord Jesus. There is no getting around the truth of this statement from the inspired Word of God. It cannot be any clearer than this. There is no “wiggle room” or “gray area” here.
Here’s the good news: Jesus, who is the Son of the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, is coming soon! I love this passage which describes His soon return, “I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. With justice he judges and makes war. His eyes are like blazing fire, and on his head are many crowns. He has a name written on him that no one knows but he himself. He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and his name is the Word of God. The armies of heaven were following him, riding on white horses and dressed in fine linen, white and clean. Out of his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations. “He will rule them with an iron scepter.” He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God Almighty. On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written: King of Kings and Lord of Lords” (Revelation 19:11-16). These are the truths of the Gospel, and any other message is another gospel, “which is really no gospel at all” (Galatians 1:6). Without Jesus, there would be no Gospel or “good news.”
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Amen and AMEN
Sorry fella’s but (I love this passage which describes His soon return, “I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. ……… King of Kings and Lord of Lords” Revelation 19:11-16) does not describe the coming of the Lord Jesus “for” the Church, but describes his coming “with” the Church. THIS IS ANOTHER GOSPEL. Paul’s gospel is THE GOSPEL for believers of today to be promoting. The 4 gospels and the book of Revelation are addressed to Israel. There is NOTHING in them that describes the Rapture of the Church.
(These are the truths of the Gospel, and any other message is another gospel, “which is really no gospel at all” (Galatians 1:6). Wrong, wrong, wrong.
I am sorry man, I know you mean well, but anything outside of the revelation Paul received from Christ is another gospel. 1 baptism not 2 is another gospel; 1 God not 2 or 3 is another gospel; 1 Lord, etc. Now, who is preaching another Gospel?
For starters, you won’t find the word “rapture” in my post (although I do believe in the “catching up” of all believers). Secondly, the Revelation passage is describing Jesus’ Second Coming when He comes to set up His kingdom with the saints and angels (this is the “soon return” that I am speaking about). Thirdly, how can you say that the four “Gospels” are not “The Gospel?” Fourthly, I did not address the subject of baptism, but I did refer to there being only one God: the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, who is also the only Lord.
I am quoting the Apostle Paul. His gospel is the true gospel of Jesus Christ, not the 4 gospels written before the Sacred Secret was revealed to Paul.
You are correct about which coming (Parousia) you are describing. I just find it odd that you would use this passage to describe his “soon return” rather than something in Thessalonians describing his “sooner” return. Most people confuse these 2 aspects of the Parousia; glad you are not one of them.
Sorry for my misunderstanding
Thank you, and God bless you, Wally.
Fabulous! Keep speaking the whole Truth Scott!!!
Hi Helen, it’s good to hear from you!
Outstanding post Scott! There is no questioning it’s clarity at all! Thank you for reminding us of what the Gospel is all about! Blessings to you! –Sebastian
Thank you, and God bless you, Sebastian.
You are welcome Scott! I appreciate your ministry to the Body! Blessings!
I agree with Wally…AMEN!! AMEN!!! Really enjoyed reading your post and thank you for sharing…many, many blessings to you…Robin
Thank you, and God bless you.
Hi Scott …I was doubting and fighting with God about some life issues for many years and slowly allowed myself to be more accepting of other religions and allowed this “watered down” gospel and “all roads must surely lead to God” way of life became unfortunately real to me during a long period of “wilderness” and questioning. I am so grateful that during 2010 I came to my senses with God’s help! There are many religions and many “gospels” but in the end there can only be one truth….
“For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus” 1 Tim 2:5 (NIV)
Thank the Lord for His Spirit who will “guide us into all truth.” God bless you, Grant.