Galatians 1:6-12 It Really Does Matter... ...what you believe about the gospel message. The gospel, or good news of Jesus substitutionary death and resurrection, is non-negotiable (1 Cor.15:1-4). Both the content of the gospel as well as the way in which it is appropriated are absolutely essential. The gospel is the good news that although all people are born sinners and face the penalty of death, Jesus Christ-God in the flesh-died and rose again as the substitutionary sacrifice for sinful man in order that he might be reconciled to God. Grace and works are mutually exclusive. Salvation does not come both through mans will and work and also through Gods calling grace. The issue here is, literally, life and death-spiritual life and eternal relationship with God or spiritual death and eternity in the lake of fire. Our eternal destiny hinges upon the object of our faith and our knowledge and belief that salvation is appropriated only through faith alone in the person and work of Jesus Christ. To minimize or ignore doctrinal differences with those who embrace a works salvation is an extremely grave error. In conclusion, we must reject the advice of those who encourage Christians to relegate important doctrinal truths to a place of insignificance. Keep in mind that the issue here is not simply differing on a particular interpretation or application of one scriptural text. The issue centers around totality of biblical teaching on topics that affect not only the doctrine of salvation but also Christian living and the very person and nature of God Himself. It really does matter what you believe! We need fellowship with those who make much of doctrine and who seek to live out the truth daily. MDC
Posted on: Sun, 23 Mar 2014 18:12:32 +0000
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