The danger of changing who Jesus is

AMY TURNER

The Bible warns in 2 Corinthians 11:4 that some will present “another Jesus,” not the true one that was first proclaimed. This is not the Jesus found in history and Scripture but a version shaped to fit the spirit of the times. The idea is that if Jesus can be reshaped to match popular thought, then more people will accept him and follow the faith.

But this approach does not introduce anyone to the real Jesus. Instead, it creates a false image, one that has no power to save or transform. What may seem easier to accept is actually empty and misleading.

Followers of Christ do not accept or support any version of Jesus that is not faithful to who he truly is. The world may prefer a softer or altered picture, but Christians are called to stand firm in the truth that has already been given.

But even if we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you a gospel contrary to what we have preached to you, he is to be accursed!

Galatians 1:8