Gospel Centered

Deuteronomy 13-15; Galatians 1 

“’I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you by the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel – which is really no gospel at all…’”

Galatians 1:6, 7

Paul’s concern for the purity and clarity and integrity of the Gospel reminds us that ‘Gospel drift’ can occur in every part of the world and in every generation. The Galatian Church was transformed by the grace of Christ and his love for them. This Gospel was powerful unto salvation, yet the Galatians quickly deserted this Gospel and reverted back to a form of works of righteousness.

What alternative Gospel is pulling at our hearts and Churches?

For some, the Gospel is a personal fulfillment plan; for others, it becomes a formula we give mental assent to. For others, the Gospel is a credit card allowing us to enrich and indulge ourselves at Christ’s expense. Paul’s testimony was that he had been crucified with Christ and no longer lived. The Gospel of Christ is something we live daily, not only once at salvation.

Are we contending for the Gospel and living a life that is Gospel-centered?

“Lord Jesus, keep my eyes on you. Keep me living in your Gospel, for your glory.