Tag: Galatians 1:8

The danger of changing who Jesus is

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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

Protecting the Home from False Teaching

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JEFF TURNER

In 2 John 10, believers are told not to welcome into their homes anyone who does not bring the true teaching about Christ. In the first century, travelling teachers relied on the hospitality of others while spreading their message. This was common, and Jesus Himself sent out His disciples in a similar way, instructing them to stay with those who welcomed their message.

However, the Apostle John warns that if a teacher arrives with a distorted view of Christ, believers should not provide them with lodging or support. This does not mean Christians should avoid sharing the gospel with people from other religions or groups. Rather, it means they should not give these individuals a base from which to promote false ideas. Offering hospitality in such a situation could indirectly help spread teachings that oppose the truth about Jesus.

Psalm 1 warns against joining in with those who mock God, and this principle also applies here. Protecting the home from false influence is a safeguard for the faith community.

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