HAVE YOU BELEIVED ANOTHER GOSPEL?

FROM: Tract No. 149
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"Which is not another, but there be some that trouble you, and would p3rv3rt the gospel of Christ." (Gal 1:7).

Friend, have you been deceived into believing "another gospel?" The word "gospel" means glad tidings or good news. The apostle Paul says that this "other gospel" is not a gospel at all; because it does not truthfully present the good news of God's GRACE in His plan of eternal salvation for the souls of men. Out of a sincere concern for those souls, this tract was written to expose the "other gospel" by presenting the true gospel of Jesus Christ as explained by Paul.

"But I certify you brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not of man, For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ." (Gal 1:11,12)

"For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that CHRIST DIED FOR OUR SINS according to the scriptures; and that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures" (I Cor 15:3,4)

Friend, maybe you consider yourself to be of some particular creed or religious faith, but the Bible says: "Examine yourselves, whether ye be in THE FAITH." (II Cor 13:15). Before you read any further examine yourself by His scriptures to determine whether you have believed the TRUE GOSPEL, or have been deceived by the "other gospel".
In Acts, chapter 20, Paul briefly reviews his teachings on the conditions of salvation when he says farewell to the elders of Ephesus.

"I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publicly, and from house to house, Testifying to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, REPENTANCE TOWARD GOD, and FAITH TOWARD OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST." (Acts 20:20,21)


EXAMINE YOURSELF!

REPENTANCE- a change of attitude about self toward God.

*Have I ever admitted to God that I was an unrighteous SINNER in His sight? YES_____NO_____

"As it is written, there is none righteous, no, not one." (Rom. 3:10)

"For ALL HAVE SINNED, and come short of the glory of God." (Rom.3:23)

*Have I ever realized that I cannot ESTABLISH MY OWN RIGHTEOUSNESS by getting baptized, keeping the law, or living a good life? YES_____NO_____

"What shall we say then? That the Gentiles, which followed not after righteousness, have attained righteousness, even the righteousness which is of faith. But Israel, which followed after the law of righteousness, hath not attained to the law of righteousness. Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law..." (Rom. 9:30-32)

"For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to ESTABLISH THEIR OWN RIGHTEOUSNESS, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God." (Rom 10:3)

"Even the righteousness of God which is by FAITH of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe." (Rom 3:22)

EXAMINE YOURSELF!

FAITH- a complete confidence in Jesus Christ alone to save your soul.

*Have I ever claimed the PERFECT SACRIFICE of Jesus' d3ath as atonement (payment) for my sins? YES_____NO_____
" Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree." (Gal 3:13)

"But this man, after he had offered ONE SACRIFICE FOR SINS FOREVER, sat down on the right hand of God" (Heb 10:12)

*Am I PERSUADED that Jesus Christ has completely saved my soul from the judgement of a burning lake of fire, forever? YES_____NO_____

"...for I know whom I have believed, and am PERSUADED that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day." (II Tim. 1:12b)

"And being FULLY PERSUADED that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform." (Rom. 4:21)

"Therefore being justified by FAITH we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." (Rom. 5:1)

Friend, if you couldn't answer "YES" to each of the previous questions; then you probably been deceived by the "other gospel" and are not in THE FAITH which Paul is talking about. You see, the "other gospel" teaches that you must "live right" in order to get saved or stay saved. It offers no real peace with God because you have to wait until to know if you have everlasting life or not. This is not faith in the perfect sacrifice of Jesus' on the cross. You are still trusting in yourself to ESTABLISH YOUR OWN RIGHTEOUSNESS. You cannot get saved by believing this other (false) gospel. Remember, the true gospel teaches that salvation is a gift from God for man, not a work from man for God.

"For by GRACE are ye saved through FAITH, and not of yourselves, it is the GIFT OF GOD, not of works, lest any man should boast." (Eph. 2:8,9)

"For if they are of the law be heirs, FAITH IS MADE VOID, and the promise made of none effect:... Therefore it is of FAITH, that it might be by GRACE." (Rom. 4:14,16A)

"And if by GRACE then is it no more of more of works, OTHERWISE GRACE IS NO MORE GRACE..." (Rom. 11:6)

Are you willing to believe the true GOSPEL OF GRACE? If so, with repentance and toward God and faith in Jesus, ask Him for the gift of everlasting life right now. The very moment you completely trust Jesus Christ as your saviour and Lord... that very moment...you are saved...forever!

"Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that hearth my word, and believeth on Him that sent me, HATH EVERLASTING LIFE, and shall not come into condemnation; but IS PASSED from unto life." (John 5:24).