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In Galatians 1:1-9, Paul warns against a perverted gospel that leads believers away from the truth of Christ. This dangerous distortion not only undermines the grace of God but also threatens fellowship with Him. We must be vigilant, examining teachings and our own beliefs to ensure they align with the ancient truth. Any deviation from the true gospel, as revealed by the apostles, should be rejected. This message explores the impact of error in doctrine, the importance of adhering to God’s Word, and the need to expose and confront modern perversions of the gospel. ###
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A Perverted Gospel • Galatians an attack on error, Gal. 1:1-9 • Saints turning away from God • Deceived by error • Lost
A Perverted Gospel • We must beware of a perverted gospel • Be filled with truth • Examine teachings • Examine self
A Perverted Gospel Different Than Christ’s Turns Away From God Must Be Rejected
A Perverted Gospel Different Than Christ’s • Christ revealed by apostles, Gal. 1:11, 12 • To be received, 2 Thes. 2:15 • To be taught, Mk. 16:15 • To be defended, Phil. 1:15-17 • Only one, Eph. 4:5
A Perverted Gospel Different Than Christ’s • Any departure is perverted, Gal. 1:6, 7 • Not to add to or take from God’s word • Ancient truth, Deut. 4:2; Prov. 30:5, 6 • NT principle, 1 Pt. 4:11; Rev. 22:18, 19 • Arrogant, Isa. 55:8, 9
A Perverted Gospel Different Than Christ’s • Any departure is perverted, Gal. 1:6, 7 • Doctrinal apostasy, Gal. 5:2-4 • Examples of modern perverted gospels • Spiritual gifts today, 1 Cor. 13:8-10 • Saved in denominations, Acts 2:38, 47 • Wrong to condemn others, Lk. 11:39, 40
A Perverted Gospel Turns Away From God • Call by & turned to God by the gospel, 2 Thes. 2:13, 14 • Heavenly calling, Heb. 3:1 • High calling, Phil. 3:14 • Holy calling, 2 Tim. 1:9
A Perverted Gospel Turns Away From God • Perverted gospel destroys grace • & fellowship with God • Gospel is grace, Acts 20:24 • Return to beggarly elements, Gal. 4:8-11 • Estrangement from Christ, Gal. 5:4
A Perverted Gospel Turns Away From God • Examples of perverted gospels • Faith-only salvation, cf. Jas. 2:24 • Once saved always saved, Gal. 5:4
A Perverted Gospel Must Be Rejected • Error is the source of trouble, Gal. 5:10, 12 • Paul accused of trouble-making, Acts 24:5 • Truth troubles error, Jn. 3:19-21 • Guilt lies with error, Acts 15:24
A Perverted Gospel Must Be Rejected • A perverted gospel must be rejected, Gal. 1:8, 9 • Accursed, Mt. 15:8-14 • Condemn, 2 Cor. 10:3-5
A Perverted Gospel Must Be Rejected • Those teaching a perverted gospel must be rejected, Gal. 1:8, 9 • May be disguised, 2 Cor. 11:13-15 • Must be exposed, Eph. 5:11 • May be appealing, Rom. 16:17, 18 • Must be opposed, 2 Jn. 9-11