Another Gospel

Welcome to the Days of Praise podcast, a daily devotional by the Institute for Creation Research. Another Gospel. I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel. Which is not another, but there are some that trouble you and would pervert the gospel of Christ. Galatians 1, 6-7.

Some have confessed difficulty with these verses, especially with the words, another gospel which is not another. This problem finds resolution in understanding two distinct Greek words that, unfortunately, are both translated as another in this passage. In verse 6, Paul uses the Greek word heteros. which implies something of a totally different sort altogether, something diametrically opposed to the one to which it is compared. But in verse seven he uses the word allos, which implies a comparison of two items of the same sort.

the thought might be conveyed as follows You are removed from the true gospel of the grace of Christ unto a totally different belief system which is not simply a similar but legitimate expression of the true gospel. Instead, it is quite opposite to the truth. Paul goes on to teach that this different gospel is a perversion of the true gospel. Instead of bringing peace, it troubles the mind. The primary theme of the entire book of Galatians is salvation by grace through faith in Christ.

as opposed to salvation by works and the law. No man is justified by the law in the sight of God. The just shall live by faith. This marvelous good news had been denied by many in the Galatian church. But Paul had received the message of grace by the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Any mixture of works with grace constituted a perversion of God's plan, and any who would teach such perversion warranted strong condemnation from Paul. If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed. If you've enjoyed today's devotional, be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. And please rate and review so more listeners can find us. To support ICR's ministry, visit icr.org/slash donate.

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