Issue 13 - Day 4

Galatians 1

Galatians 1:6-8
6)  I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:
7)  Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.
8)  But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.

What was the gospel that you first heard? It was the gospel of Christ unto salvation. If it were not then you would not have come to salvation. Indeed, if you are reading this thinking yourself saved and you do not know the gospel of Christ unto salvation, that Christ came, while we were yet sinners, died and rose again so that we can be reconciled to God the father through Jesus his son, a free gift of Grace through faith in him, then hear that gospel now, for if you have not heard it, repented as a result, and turned to follow God then you are not saved.

The Galatians having heard the word of God and having been saved through faith now thought that works were the way to keep their salvation. Indeed many were teaching this salvation by works! It matters not what twisting of the gospel is being preached. Anyone preaching words that do not agree with the bible is to be accursed, that is thrown out, ignored and ostracised. Paul is clear, even if an angel appear, it is no angel if he speaks other than scripture teaches.

What then should we do? As Paul also taught Timothy, study the word of God, learn his ways and walk in them. Then continue in the way you know you should go. Do not listen to anyone whose words go against scripture, and pray always that God will guide you and light the way.