THE ONLY GOSPEL GOD EVER GAVE

Galatians 1:1-12  Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;)  (2)  And all the brethren which are with me, unto the churches of Galatia:  (3)  Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ,  (4)  Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father:  (5)  To whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.  (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.  (9)  As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.  (10)  For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.  (11)  But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man.  (12)  For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.

INTRODUCTION:           There is an abundance of false “gospels” floating around today.

              Everything from visualization to yoga claims to be the end — all the way to peace and God.

              In many cases the destiny of eternal souls are being dictated by the current winds of spiritual fashion.

              Astrology, numerology, meditation techniques, hypnosis, positive affirmation's, and the New Age Movement all pave the road to hell!

              A.           There Is Only One Way To Heaven.

              1.           There is only one way to God.

              2.           There is only one God.

              3.           There is only one way to freedom.

              B.           Jesus Proclaimed,

“The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the GOSPEL.” Mark 1:15

1.           Some might ask, “What gospel?”

2.           I answer, “The only gospel God ever gave!”

I.            THE ONLY GOSPEL GOD EVER GAVE IS SCRIPTURAL.

A.           It Is Given For Our Use.

(II Timothy 3:16) All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:               

            B.           Scriptural Definition Of The Gospel.

(1 Corinthians 15:1-4)  Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; ² By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain ³ For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; ⁴ And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

            1.           All that I received

                             i.            How Christ died for our sins

                             ii.           That He was buried

                             iii.          That He arose on the third

day.

a.           All according to the scriptures.

 C.           Any Teaching Of Salvation Or Spiritual Attainment

1.           That is not supported by the scriptures

i.            Is not of God.

II.           THE ONLY GOSPEL GOD EVER GAVE IS STRICT.

A.           Webster Defines “Strict” As

“exact or precise; not loose, vague, or broad.”

1.           Jesus said,

Matthew 7:13  Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:

B.           The Strait Gate Is Described In

(Ephesians 2:8-9)  For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: ⁹ Not of works, lest any man should boast.

            1.           That gate is NOT works

2.           It is a gift of God.

C.           There Is No Room For Compromise In The Gospel!

(Galatians 1:6)  I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:  

(Galatians 1:9)  As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.

III.         THE ONLY GOSPEL GOD EVER GAVE IS SIMPLE.

A.           All Are Sinners.

(Romans 3:23)  For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

(Romans 3:10)  As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:

B.           Sin Results In Death.

(Romans 6:23)  For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

C.           Salvation Comes Through Faith In Christ.

(Romans 10:9)  That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.

(Romans 10:13)  For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

IV.         THE ONLY GOSPEL GOD EVER GAVE IS STRUCTURAL.

A.           The Seed Is Sown

(Romans 10:17) So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

B.           The Spirit Convicts.

(John 16:7-11)  Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. ⁸ And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: ⁹ Of sin, because they believe not on me; ¹⁰ Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more; ¹¹ Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.

                             1.           He will reprove (convict)

                                           i.            Of Sin

                                                  a.           They believe not

                                           ii.           Of righteousness

                                                          a.           I go to the Father

                                           iii.          Of Judgment

a.           Because the Devil will be judged.

C.           The Father Draws.

(John 6:44)  No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him:…

D.           The Son Saves.

(1 Thessalonians 5:9-10)  For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ, 10 Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.

                        1.           By our Lord Jesus Christ

                                           i.            Who died for us

                                           ii.           Whether awake or sleep

                                                          a.           Live with Him

V.           THE ONLY GOSPEL GOD EVER GAVE IS SUFFICIENT.

A.           To Free Us.

(John 8:36)  If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.

B.           To Cleanse Us.

(1 John 1:7)  But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.

                                    1.           He cleanseth us from all sin

                                           i.            With His blood

                                                          a.           If we walk in the light.

CONCLUSION: Are you happy with the knowledge you have with the Gospel.     

       It is important to know it.  You won't be pulled aside into one of these cults if you know what the Bible says.

It is important to understand the direction into which the Bible leads us.