APR 21

Galatians 1:6-9
Memorise Galatians 1:9
“if any many preach any other gospel… let him be accursed”

WHO WAS J GRESHAM MACHEN? (II)

In “The Present Situation in the Presbyterian Church” J. Gresham Machen describes very clearly the problem faced by the Protestant churches of his time and even today. It is prevalent not only in America but also in many Protestant churches throughout the world, including Singapore.

The problem is this: true historic Christianity finds itself in a mighty conflict with alien types of religious belief and life that is totally unbiblical. There is bizarre interpretation of the Bible, not according to biblical principles so that the result is a system of beliefs that is the opposite of what the Bible teaches. For example, the word ‘gospel” in “social gospel” is used by the liberals to better the lives of the poor but do nothing for their souls. There is exaltation of experience at the expense of God’s written Word. It is made the more dangerous because it is found within the Church.

The Apostle Paul warned in Galatians 1:6-9 that there were already some who had removed themselves from the grace of the gospel of Christ unto another gospel. There were already false teachers that troubled the believers in Galatia and perverted the gospel of Christ. The greatest enemies of the church were within, tampering with God’s Word. Paul exposed them for their diabolical deception. He used the word “accursed” which means devoted to destruction.

Dear teen, do you see the spiritual conflict in Christendom today in Singapore? Are you aware that many young professionals are attracted to the “health and wealth” gospel of the Charismatic churches? Contemporary Christian music (CCM) is widely practiced in these Protestant churches too. Does such music promote reverential worship? Is that what the Bible teaches? Know your Bible. It is your best weapon to equip yourself in this spiritual conflict. The tragedy is that such errors have been swallowed hook, line and sinker by many gullible people.

Thought: Which people did Jesus ask to depart from him? (See Matthew 7:21-23)
Prayer: O Father which art in heaven, keep me in Thy path of righteousness as I humbly seek to obey Thy Word.