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True Gospel vs other gospels

The word, “gospel,” appears in the New Testament a total of 101 times. 83 times it is

preceded by the article “the.” 3 times it is referred to as “my gospel.” 3 times it is
referred to as “this gospel.” 3 times it is referred to as “our gospel.” Twice it is called
the “glorious gospel.” Once each it is referred to as “Christ’s gospel,” “that gospel,”
and “everlasting gospel.” It is very apparent that there is only one true gospel and not

a myriad of gospels. In the Christian religious world there are many ideas put forth
to represent each particular groups representation of the gospel. Yet, there is only one
true gospel and the scriptures are very specific as to what constitutes the true gospel.

True gospel evangelism is characterized by three things: the true gospel; the true
motive for preaching the gospel; and the true method for delivering the gospel. If one
has a false gospel, or an improper motive for preaching the gospel, or uses some
method to deliver the gospel than that which is taught in the scriptures then true

gospel evangelism has not taken place.

In the early church there arose a group of men, of the sect of the Pharisees, in Jerusa-
lem that taught it was necessary that one be circumcised in order to be saved. Now

up to that point, the preaching and teaching of the gospel had been that one is saved
from sin by grace alone through the atoning blood of Christ. In the 15th chapter of
the book of Acts we read about a council that was held at Jerusalem that considered
of this matter and the conclusion was stated in v. 11: “But we believe that through

grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they.”