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The Line in the Sand: Recovering the Gospel of Grace
In Galatians 1:1–10, the Apostle Paul issues a definitive warning: any message that adds human effort to the finished work of Jesus Christ is not the Gospel—it is a soul-destroying distortion.
Key Insights from the Lesson:
- Divine Authority: Paul’s commission was “vertical”—received directly from the resurrected Christ, not from men. The Gospel is a fixed divine revelation, not a human philosophy.
- Rescue vs. Reform: Salvation is a rescue mission. Christ “gave Himself” to deliver us. Adding rituals or legalism to this work doesn’t improve the message; it nullifies grace.
- Approval of God: A true bondservant (doulos) prioritizes God’s truth over human popularity. To soften the Gospel to please men is to commit treason against the Master.
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