Man-Centered vs. Christ-originated Gospel
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Lesson #1 - It is imperative that we take time to remember the “knock down” moment with the gospel. This remembrance has a way of encouraging our hearts towards a “God-centered, Christ-originating” true gospel.
is the result of this.
And they glorified God in me.
The slip into a man-centered gospel is quite natural and easy to do…
I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:
How can I identify a man-centered “other gospel” versus a “Christ-originated” gospel?
Introductory thoughts:
It is important to realize that places which once held to the Christ-originated gospel are NOT immune to ignorance about (i) gospel application in different cultures or to (ii) reverting to a man-centered gospel.
Any gospel, aside of this true gospel, will inevitably lead to or reveal a man-centered emphasis.
How can I identify a man-centered “other gospel” versus a “Christ-originated” gospel?
There are symptoms that become evident:
#1 - Symptom in belief/expectation (2:1-3)
#1 - Symptom in belief/expectation (2:1-3)
Christ-Originated Gospel:
Christ-Originated Gospel:
Believes that no one/place is above deception. This includes traditionally conservative people/places. Places self under same accountability.
Man-Centered Gospel:
Man-Centered Gospel:
Foolishly believes that historic, traditional people/places are immune to having other gospels. Places others under accountability not personally held to observe.
What is the application for us?
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#2 - Symptom of security (2:4-5)
#2 - Symptom of security (2:4-5)
Christ-Originated Gospel:
Christ-Originated Gospel:
Transparency: Secure to stand openly for the true gospel.
Man-Centered Gospel:
Man-Centered Gospel:
Deception: A search for something to indict or call out. Common practice of religious leaders in Israel with Jesus.
What is the application for us?
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#3 - Symptom of spiritual enslavement (see also , , , )
#3 - Symptom of spiritual enslavement (see also , , , )
Christ-Originated Gospel:
Christ-Originated Gospel:
Freedom: seeks the liberation of others
Man-Centered Gospel:
Man-Centered Gospel:
Slavery: seeks the enslavement of others through manipulative means (i.e. poor hermeneutics, messages…etc) See also )
What is the application for us?
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#4 - Symptom of a truncated (cut off, not continuing) gospel (2:5)
#4 - Symptom of a truncated (cut off, not continuing) gospel (2:5)
Christ-Originated Gospel:
Christ-Originated Gospel:
Motivated stand for the continuing work of the gospel
Man-Centered Gospel:
Man-Centered Gospel:
Are a threat to the continuing work of the gospel in others. Rooted in an incomplete view of the gospel.
What is the application for us?
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#5 - Symptom of favoritism (2:6)
#5 - Symptom of favoritism (2:6)
Christ-Originated Gospel:
Christ-Originated Gospel:
No respect of persons.
Man-Centered Gospel:
Man-Centered Gospel:
Continually moved by man-centeredness.
What is the application for us?
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#6 - Symptom of hyper-separationism
#6 - Symptom of hyper-separationism
Christ-Originated Gospel:
Christ-Originated Gospel:
Truth of the gospel is qualification for fellowship.
Man-Centered Gospel:
Man-Centered Gospel:
Adding of things for qualification on fellowship (see also 2:12)
What is the application for us?
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#7 - Symptom of fear (2:12)
#7 - Symptom of fear (2:12)
Christ-Originated Gospel:
Christ-Originated Gospel:
Fueled by the glory of God and the truth of the gospel.
Man-Centered Gospel:
Man-Centered Gospel:
Concerned for what others are thinking.
What is the application for us?
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#8 - Symptom of influence (2:13)
#8 - Symptom of influence (2:13)
Christ-Originated Gospel:
Christ-Originated Gospel:
Encourages others into fidelity to the true gospel.
Man-Centered Gospel:
Man-Centered Gospel:
Draws others into hypocrisy.
What is the application for us?
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Simple applications:
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