BEWARE PERVERSION OF THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST
" Which is not another (- gospel ) , but there be some that trouble you and would pervert the gospel of Christ." — Galatians 1:7 [KJV] Trouble us indeed! it is our wisdom to hear preaching with an attentive mind, a humble heart, and a godly jealousy over what is spoken. The sweet sound of the gospel is joy to the heart, and as marrow and fatness to the soul; for it proclaims nothing but good news or glad tidings. This is its name: its nature and properties perfectly agree therewith. Hence it is called,— Acts 20:24 , The gospel of the grace of God; or good news of His free favor. And Ephesians 1:13 , "The gospel of salvation; or glad tidings of salvation by Christ only." It was the wisdom of Adam to distinguish and give a proper name to every creature of God. Every Christian should imitate him in knowledge, to distinguish the law from the gospel, and to call each by its proper name. For when the law of works and gospel of grace are blended together, it p...