Getting the Gospel Right

Ligonier.org ^ | January 1st, 2009 | Tom Ascol

[metmom]

Galatians 3 could have been written top a certain denomination we are all familiar with.

Matter of fact, it looks like it addressed its teachings long before it came into existence.

However, it is so universally applicable that it can cut across all denominational lines. Any religious system basically falls into that admonition.

Say, it’s 2 PM here. What are you still doing up?

[ravenwolf]

as if Matthew, Mark, Luke and John have priority.

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I believe what Jesus said has priority, but only if there is a contradiction.

[redleghunter]

It is what comes next that is so uncharacteristic for him. Immediately after his introductory comments, and before launching into the body of the letter, Paul writes…nothing. He offers no expression of gratitude to God for them or words of encouragement about their spiritual vitality.

When compared to his other warm greetings (for example, Rom. 1:8; 1 Cor. 1:1–5; Eph. 1:15–23; Phil. 1:3–11), what Paul does not say to the Galatians speaks volumes.

An excellent introduction to a sermon. We may read Galatians over many times and miss this most important point in literary method used by Paul.

[Gamecock]

Terse.

[redleghunter]

:)

[.45 Long Colt]

“Red letter Christianity” is a liberal notion. That one part of Scripture deserves greater emphasis or takes precedence over another is a lie from Satan.

“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.” (2 Timothy 3:17)

All Scripture, not just those red letters, is the very Word of God. Christians don’t get to pick and choose which ones we like or decide which parts have priority.

[ravenwolf]

All Scripture, not just those red letters, is the very Word of God. Christians don’t get to pick and choose which ones we like or decide which parts have priority.

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You must have took exception to something I said about reading the gospels, but what was it?

[~Vor~]

"“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.” (2 Timothy 3:17)"

2 Timothy 3:16? :)

[.45 Long Colt]

Indeed. That is 2 Timothy 3:16-17. Sorry about that.

[Elsie]

The churches of Galatia were very young when Paul sent them this letter.

How 'old' were those CATHOLIC churches in Asia when the angel WARNED them thru John's writings?

[.45 Long Colt]

As I explained, I take exception to the notion that certain portions of Scripture are more important than others. You said Jesus words have priority. My point is that all of it is God breathed. All of it came from Him, not just those red letters in the New Testament.

[Elsie]

That’s why I see so much value in Scripture memory and meditation.

Amen²

[Elsie]

You must have took exception to something I said about reading the gospels, but what was it?

It could have been interpreted to mean the Gospels 'only'.

[ravenwolf]

My point is that all of it is God breathed. All of it came from Him, not just those red letters in the New Testament.

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If I say I absolutely agree I would be contradicting my self, if there is a contradiction or even seems to be I will put the words of Jesus above everything else.

Did Paul consider his epistles as scripture?

[.45 Long Colt]

I’m walking out the door so I don’t have time to really get into this. I have no idea what denomination you are part of or what you really believe, but whether you recognize it or not, you have a decidedly liberal view of Scripture. Satan attacked God’s Word in the Garden and it remains one of his favorite lines of attack.

[ravenwolf]

but whether you recognize it or not, you have a decidedly liberal view of Scripture

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When you get back then maybe you can tell me why you resent some one putting Jesus above Paul.

[Mark17]

Galatians 3 could have been written to a certain denomination we are all familiar with.

Yes, Paul could have said it to other denominations, by saying "You foolish (insert name here) who has bewitched you?" It is so simple that many can't see it. They think it can't possibly be that simple. They think they have to help God along, that He is not capable of accomplishing the plan of salvation on His own. What non sense. I used to buy that theory when I was in another denomination, but I certainly don't buy it now. Have any of our Judaizing friends showed up yet? 😄

Why am I still up you ask? I had to wake up to answer your post. 😃 If it is 2 PM there, it is 3 AM here. Me and Mitch have to adjust our schedules to meet all of yours. My wife thinks I am out of my tree, but it's all in good fun.

[.45 Long Colt]

It’s just a faulty way of looking at the Bible. There’s no reason to pit any Scripture over any other Scripture. When you do that you destroy the unity of the Word. Every word Paul wrote was inspired by the Lord. And every word in the Old Testament was inspired by Him, too. When you read the Bible you are reading the words of God on the printed page. He used human authors, but He inspired every bit of it. If that’s not true, there’s no reason to believe any of it. If that’s not true, the Bible is just another book by men.

Initially I was thinking you might be a mainline Protestant, but now I’m guessing you’re Catholic.

[metmom]

Did Paul consider his epistles as scripture?

No, but PETER did.

ALL Scripture is breathed out by God, Holy Spirit inspired.

How could the words of Jesus 1) contradict any other portion of Scripture and 2) take precedent over what the Holy Spirit breathed out?

Or don't you consider the Holy Spirit part of the Godhead?

[RnMomof7]

Yep