Galatians 1:11-12
“But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man. For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.”
In the preceding verses, Paul had been warning the churches at Galatia about following after false gospels. Paul writes clear and plain here. There are no new revelations from man concerning God's Word. Yes, when the Holy Spirit comes to and reveals the saving power of the gospel of Christ, it is at that time, a new revelation to us. But it is not a new revelation of Jesus Christ.
What Paul is trying to get across here is that if we hear someone preach contrary to what God has said in his Word we need to leave it alone. The preaching of the Gospel of Jesus Christ is the preaching of God's grace and mercy upon His chosen people. When men add anything to that they are wrong. Whether it is a sinner's prayer, or telling you to live a good life or by quoting a catechism or going to church or anything other than the preaching of God's Sovereign Grace.
God is never changing. So is His Gospel. The Gospel of Jesus Christ has never changed and never will. Some out there think the preaching of the old ways are outdated and need updating. But why? And for what purpose? Why not just follow the commandments and teachings of our Lord and Savior? It's that simple. Jesus is not going to give you or anyone else some new revelation that He has not given in His Word.
Preach the truth, the whole truth of God!!! Be careful of commentaries. Commentators will lead you astray. Many false doctrines have been planted, watered, and blossomed from commentators who have strayed from God's Word in their writings. And when men put more faith in the writings of man than in the writings of God.
Commentaries can be a good tool for study when used correctly. But if a writer is contrary to God's Word in one little area, be careful because often he will be off in others. This can quickly lead to their readers following after man rather than God.
Praise ye the Lord!!!
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