Not Another Gospel

"There is really no other good news. But some people are making you think wrong things. They want to change the good news of Christ." (Galatians 1:7, Worldwide English Version)

If we disagree with someone concerning some doctrines this should not stop us from being their comrade. However, if someone teaches another way of salvation, we cannot and should not fellowship with him or her. Such a person is leading people into hell. We should have nothing to do with them.

Paul states that the teaching of his opponents is another gospel (good news) of a different kind than his. It is not another gospel of the same kind. It is a counterfeit gospel.

This false gospel had caused the Galatians inner trouble. They had lost the peace of God that comes with the true Gospel. They were perplexed, confused and unable to rest in their faith. The gospel of works for salvation brings slavery and death. The gospel of Grace brings freedom and life.


The word for pervert or change in verse 7 is translated from the Greek word, metastrepho. It means a complete reversal or a change to the opposite. These false teachers were taking the Gospel of Christ and making it into the exact opposite. Rather than depending upon God alone for salvation, they were depending upon themselves.

Sorry

It has been too long since I posted in this blog. I have a few excuses. :) But the one that I want to mention is a course I took called: "Perspectives on the World Christian Movement." It is a 15 week course that covers the Biblical, Historical, Cultural and Strategic Perspectives on what God has been doing to bring himself glory.

I highly recommend it. I would also suggest that you try to do it at the "Certificate Level." This means weekly homework (up to 5 hours each week) plus a final 5+ page project that could take 15 hours or more depending on how much effort you put into it. It is tough especially for someone who has been out of school for many years, but, like most things, you get out of it what you put into it.

If this sounds like something you want to try. Check out the website: www.perspectives.org. There are classes all over Canada, the United States and some other countries.