Counterfeit Gospels
Paul confronted lesser messages posing as the gospel since they corrupted the church. We must beware of counterfeit gospels that could hinder us from knowing the grace of Jesus.
Author
Travis Agnew
Lead Pastor
Gospel
Counterfeit Gospels
Paul confronted lesser messages posing as the gospel since they corrupted the church. We must beware of counterfeit gospels that could hinder us from knowing the grace of Jesus.
Travis Agnew
Lead Pastor
Overview of Galatians
- The Apostle Paul wrote this letter to churches in modern-day Turkey between 47-50.
- The Jewish Christians were debating what type of restrictions Gentile Christians should keep.
- Paul’s first and feistiest letter combatted the notion that we need the gospel plus anything for salvation.
Observations
- Jesus Christ saved and sent the Apostle Paul – no one else could get the credit for that (1:1-2).
- The grace of Jesus is the only way to have peace with God (1:3).
- Jesus volunteered His life to rescue us from death (1:4).
- Redemption unfolded as the glorious plan of God from before the beginning (1:5).
- The human heart quickly reverts from God’s grace to our works (1:6).
- If it doesn’t sound like good news, it’s not the gospel (1:7).
- Anybody or being that shares a false gospel is accursed (1:8-9).
- If you know God is pleased with you, you won’t compromise to please others (1:10).
Considerations
- Beware of counterfeit gospels that cannot save you.
- If your testimony sounds like something you accomplished, you are not saved.
- Do you need to share the gospel?
- Do you need to believe the gospel?
