Galatians 1:7 (KJV) A Troubling Truth

 Galatians 1:7 (KJV) 

Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.

Recently I’ve been challenged several times concerning the legitimacy of Paul. Some have called him a liar, a false preacher, or even a fictional character.

Those same people would surely attack this statement.

The gospel many preach today is not the gospel at all. It is a troubling, dangerous, destructive lie.

The Word of God leaves no room for confusion. A message may sound Christian, use Christian words, and even quote Scripture—but if it changes the gospel, it is not the gospel.

Those who know the Word of God must not back down on this issue. We stand with Paul and reject every religious message that replaces the truth.

Christ utterly saves—or not at all.

#NotAnotherGospel #StandWithPaul #PureGospelTruth #ChristAloneSaves #NoCompromiseChristianity

A Troubling Truth: The Gospel Many Preach Isn’t the Gospel at All 

The gospel Paul preached is not just one opinion among many—it is the truth that saves. Yet in every generation there are voices that try to soften it, add to it, or change it altogether.

What do you think?

Have you seen examples of a message that sounds Christian but changes the gospel?

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Galatians 1:7 (KJV)  A Troubling Truth

2 Kings 1:7-8 (KJV) The Man Everyone Recognized

 2 Kings 1:7-8 (KJV)

And he said unto them, What manner of man was he which came up to meet you, and told you these words?

And they answered him, He was an hairy man, and girt with a girdle of leather about his loins. And he said, It is Elijah the Tishbite.

Elijah is now preaching under the reign of the second of the kings he would live and serve the Lord under.

Though the kings were men of earthly authority, they were vulnerable to death as well—sometimes more than others. “It is appointed unto man once to die.” To have all the authority in the world means nothing if life is short and eternity is not spent in the presence of God.

Ahaziah attempted to work around this man of God. He certainly knew who Elijah was, as is evident from the text. But he did not want to hear what Elijah had to say. Seeking counsel from those who tell us what we want to hear does not change the truth.

There are multiple sources of advice. The biblical “multitude of counselors” is not a cadre of “yes men.” We do not have to tolerate the negative and the constant naysayers, but we surely should seek those who desire God’s truth—whether it is what we want to hear or not.

Elijah’s power was never his own. All he ever was, was a man of God. Men of God can sit alone on the mountain or preach to kings. It matters not which—so long as it is of the Lord.

If we are to be recognized in this world, let it be for our steadfast faith and nothing else.

#ElijahTheTishbite #ManOfGod #SpeakTruthToPower #BiblicalCounsel #SteadfastFaith

The Man Everyone Recognized: Seeking Advice or Seeking Truth? 

Truth does not change just because people refuse to hear it. Elijah stood alone before kings because he stood with God.

What do you think?

Do you believe leaders today surround themselves with voices that tell them what they want to hear rather than what is true?

Share your thoughts in the comments. I’d enjoy hearing your perspective.

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 2 Kings 1:7-8 (KJV) The Man Everyone Recognized

1 Kings 22:8 (KJV) The Prophet Everyone Hated

1 Kings 22:8 (KJV)

And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man, Micaiah the son of Imlah, by whom we may enquire of the LORD: but I hate him; for he doth not prophesy good concerning me, but evil. And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say so.

The way things turned out, I would much rather have listened to Micaiah than to all the other prophets. Ahab may have hated him, but Micaiah did not hate Ahab. Micaiah’s message from the Lord was always intended to help both the king and the people of God.

A message that is negative—a warning, a call to repentance, and, if there is no repentance, judgment—is not hate speech. It is honest, compassionate, and godly.

The hate always comes from the other side of the fence. I imagine Ahab believed that Micaiah hated him because Ahab himself hated Micaiah. I am convinced the same is true in our day. Those of the world—those who claim they do not believe in God and those who live in rebellion against what the Word of God says—only imagine that the Christian message is hate speech because they harbor such hatred toward those who preach it.

I am thankful for the Micaiahs in our world. They are few in number, mistreated by the world, disrespected by the religious elite, and hated by those they love the most. Yet they remain true to the Lord and hold back the tide of evil for the good of those who will prayerfully turn to Christ.

#TruthOverPopularity #FaithfulProphet #WarningIsLove #StandOnGodsWord #MicaiahsStillSpeak

The Prophet Everyone Hated: Why Truth Still Offends Today

Have you ever been convicted by a message you didn’t want to hear?

Drop a comment below and tell me—was it rejection or repentance that followed? Let’s have an honest conversation about truth, conviction, and courage in our day.

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Truth still speaks. The question is—are we listening?

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1 Kings 22:8 (KJV) The Prophet Everyone Hated

1 Kings 21:2 (KJV) A Divided Kingdom Then…

1 Kings 21:2 (KJV)

And Ahab spake unto Naboth, saying, Give me thy vineyard, that I may have it for a garden of herbs, because it is near unto my house: and I will give thee for it a better vineyard than it; or, if it seem good to thee, I will give thee the worth of it in money.

The northern kingdom had rebelled against the royal family God had called. They had rejected the worship of God in His Temple and through His priests. They had raised up a system of kings that was fickle and wicked. It is no wonder, then, that Ahab had no reverence for family heritage or respect for those who remained committed to the principles God had given in the Mosaic Law.

Ahab’s concern was convenience. He was willing to buy the vineyard or give Naboth a better one. But he wanted to turn it into a vegetable garden—a seasonal property. Naboth’s vineyard represented generations of his family’s sweat and labor. It was more than property, more than income; it was his life. Ahab saw nothing more than dirt.

In our culture today, many would be more inclined to agree with Ahab than with Naboth. We put little value on heritage, family, or property. People buy and sell houses as if they were disposable. I believe this mindset has contributed to shallow wealth, the breakdown of the family, the decline of morality, and economic instability. Worse still, it has led to little thought about God’s will.

We live in a divided kingdom much like Israel and Judah in that day. The majority reject God. Even among believers, there is often only a shallow affirmation of His will. Those who long to live close to God are labeled hateful and, like Naboth, expendable.

In the end, it will be the Ahabs and Jezebels who are judged. I believe they know it. And I believe that is why they are so determined to attack the righteous.

#BiblicalHeritage #NabothsVineyard #ConvenienceVsConviction #GodsLawMatters #WhenKingsForgetGod

A Divided Kingdom Then… A Divided Culture Now

What do you think—was Naboth stubborn, or was he standing where God placed him?

Drop a comment below and tell me: Are we thinking more like Ahab or more like Naboth in our culture today? I’d genuinely like to hear your perspective.

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1 Kings 21:2 (KJV) A Divided Kingdom Then… 

2 Corinthians 11:5 (KJV) Quiet Authority

2 Corinthians 11:5 (KJV)

For I suppose I was not a whit behind the very chiefest apostles.

While the passage is modestly expressed, it carries a great deal of weight. There is something to be said for the ability to speak in restrained terms and still advance a powerful idea. George Washington seemed to possess that kind of reputation. He did not need to brag in order to exert influence.

I know of another leader who, though doing a commendable job as President, would likely serve his purpose better if he learned to express himself with greater modesty.

The word suppose is especially significant. The Greek carries the idea of an account or a reckoning. While the statement is not brash in tone, it rests on the weight of the record. This is an evidence-based assertion. Paul is not the slightest behind the “very chiefest” apostles.

At first glance, a casual reader might assume Paul is placing himself alongside apostles such as Peter, James, and John. A careful student of Scripture will recognize that this is not the issue at hand. While it is true Paul stands on equal apostolic ground with those men, they are not the subject of this passage.

Though no names are mentioned, the men Paul refers to are false apostles—men who made much of themselves. The term very chiefest describes something the true apostles had learned from the Lord Himself not to seek. These men were not followers of Christ; they were seekers of glory. They were self-promoters.

And they were nowhere in the league of Peter, James, John—or Paul.

Greatness in the eyes of the Lord neither needs nor seeks promotion.

#BiblicalHumility #TrueApostolicAuthority #NoSelfPromotion #MeasuredStrength #GreatnessBeforeGod

Quiet Authority: False Apostles vs. Apostle Paul

If this passage challenged the way you think about leadership, authority, or humility, join the conversation—leave a comment below and share your thoughts. Thoughtful discussion helps sharpen understanding and encourages others who are studying the Word seriously.

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2 Corinthians 11:5 (KJV) Quiet Authority