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Argument: To persuade the Galatians that counterfeit gospel really was counterfeit, 1) he first appealed their own salvation experience wherein the they received the Spirit, accompanied with miracles. 2) He then appealed the Scripture (such as how Abraham was justified by faith). 3) Finally, he gave the example of human covenants. Beware: Of counterfeit gospels. Paul was not opposed to good works, but they have to be on the right side of the salvation equation. Counterfeit gospel: faith + works = saved Genuine gospel: faith = saved + works Who today teaches a counterfeit gospel? Roman Catholicism, Mormons, Jehovah's Witness, those who insist on baptismal regeneration.

Split the program in half today, covering the continuing developments in Mormonism, and the MIEs (Mormon Intellectual Elites) in contrast with the old view of authority and spiritual guidance. Then I gave an overview of what I expect in Saturday's debate, including putting Basil's words from On the Holy Spirit 18.45 on the big screen and discussing his original meaning in contrast with today's use of his words.

Probably should have gone back to Dositheos, but covered two other topics instead, looking at the wild actions of the Christless Nationalists first, and then looking at Dan McClellan's statement that "the Jesus of the Gospels" was a false prophet, and how the kind of critical scholarship he represents is eating the very heart out of Mormonism (and every other religion it infects).

This sermon examines Paul's urgent warning in Galatians against those who distort the gospel by adding works to salvation. The central message asserts that turning from the pure gospel of grace is effectively turning from God Himself, as the false teaching replaces the peace of unmerited favor with the anxiety of religious performance. The text distinguishes between the severity required toward false teachers who endanger souls and the pastoral care owed to those who are deceived, emphasizing that the messenger's credentials do not validate a contrary message. Furthermore, it challenges believers to reject the temptation to please people by softening the truth, urging them to serve God alone with the same decisive commitment seen in Joshua and Elijah. The sermon concludes by calling the audience to examine their own confidence in Christ, ensuring that their salvation rests entirely on His finished work rather than their own religious efforts.

James started off with a brief discussion of the current state of Mormonism and then went to callers. Call topics included the Litany of Loreto and Marian Devotion, John 1:12-13, and how to witness to LDS Missionaries. Dan Chapa called in asking about Acts 2:23. The program finished with a caller asking about academic LDS studies and if James has looked into them.

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Went over some developments on the Mormon front, the fact that Mormonism really is splintering fast into self-prophet groups with all sorts of different views and beliefs. We also looked at a statement posted by Leighton Flowers (written by someone else) that said that if Judas or Pilate had "repented" that God could have found "someone else." We thought through what that would mean and realized that's just Open Theism wearing a big nose and a fake mustache. Finally at the end I told everyone who didn't want something personal to tune out, and then I told the story of how I have been using Claude, the AI, to create programs that are allowing me to record my workouts and get a better idea of how hard I am lifting, etc. Just a little encouragement for my fellow aging athletes.

A counterfeit gospel had infected the churches of Galatia. Paul called it a different gospel (1:6), another gospel (1:7), a distorted gospel (1:7), and a contrary gospel (1:8); then finally in 1:11, man's gospel. The one they originally heard from Paul, and the other one they heard later from men claiming approval from the apostles in Jerusalem. A similar problem exists today. The Jehovah's Witnesses claim to have the true gospel. The Mormons offer a "restored" gospel. Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy placed a unique spin on the gospel related to historic tradition. How is one to decide? The overall topic of this letter is fairly straightforward: What is the true gospel, and what does it require of those who believe it? Today: Paul's purpose in today's passage (1:11-2:14) was to convince the Galatians that the gospel they heard from him came straight from Jesus. As you travel in a car, you can enjoy the sunset, or the pretty scenery you pass, or points of historical interest, but ultimately the purpose of travel is to reach a destination. So too, when read the Bible, there is much of interest to note and enjoy, but we mustn't forget the purpose is the figure out where the author is going. Let's not get lost in the details. This whole section (1:11-2:14) is not really about Paul. It is about why the gospel Paul preached was the true gospel.