Continuing on from yesterday, as regards a church that was turning away from the gospel. The good news, it is not Christ plus, it is Christ only ,the moment one adds unto the gospel ,it is no longer good news, it becomes invalid. There are people who believe that they must do something to save themselves, they would profess to believe in Christ ,but insist on adding something extra, they are in error, and they will never be saved. It may be circumcision , baptism ,good works, sabbath keeping, door knocking, church attendance, keeping the commandments. Anything you add to the gospel , is destroying the gospel, in fact it becomes another gospel, which in fact is not a gospel. The apostle Paul said the following ,''May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, ( Galatians 6 v 14 ) , Christ death on the cross is sufficient to save us completely, when we add to it we are taking away from it. If you have trusted Jesus as your Saviour ,do not sell out to those who tell you must add on ,don't be fooled. It is never a matter of you trying harder, but a matter of faith and faith alone in Christ, that saves.' Nothing in my hands I bring , Simply to thy cross I cling; Naked, come to Thee for dress; Helpless, look to Thee for grace; Foul , I to the fountain fly; Wash me Saviour, or I die'. ( Words by A. G. Toplady )
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