Changeless Gospel

Some people believe the gospel of Jesus Christ needs to be adapted to modern man.  They say things are not like they used to be, and therefore, the message must be updated to meet our culture.  This is anti-biblical, as Peter said, “…word of God which lives and abides forever” (1 Pet. 1:22, 23).

Is mankind different now than in the first century?  Adultery, homosexuality, filthiness existed then as they do now (1 Cor. 6:9-10; Eph. 5:1-4).  Murder, envy, strife, and hatred were problems 2,000 years ago, just as they are now (Gal. 5:19-21).  Men are still guilty of covetousness, anger, and blasphemy (Col. 3:1-8).  Thus, sinful man continues to need the same soul-saving message of the gospel.

The changeless gospel is God’s power unto salvation (Rom. 1:16).  It is this word, the faith, which was “once for all delivered” (Jude 3).  The same gospel that saved men long ago will save men today.  They must hear and heed the truth to be set free (Jn. 8:32).  Believe in Christ, confess Him, repent of your sins, and be baptized for the remission of your sins (Rom. 10:9-10; Acts 2:38).

God is spirit,
and those who worship Him
must worship in spirit and truth.
- John 4:24

A Ready Defense
By Josh McDowell