In Defense Of The Gospel

 Nowhere does Paul give a stronger denouncement of false teaching and a more determined defense of the gospel of grace, than here in Galatians.
 To assist these false teachers in their ungodly distortion of the gospel of Christ, they sort to discredit Paul's credibility, accusing him of being a false teacher!! Sadly, this attitude and accusation even persists into this present time. Even today, there are modern-day Judaizes who seek to attack Paul's credentials and label him as a false apostle!! God forbid!!
 Paul did not receive the gospel He taught from Peter, John, James... or any of the twelve apostles. Paul did not hear the gospel from the lips of another man. Paul was personally taught by the glorified Lord Jesus Christ Himself and was given an incredible responsibility... as apostle to the Gentiles.
 In Defense Of The Gospel, which was delivered to him directly by the Lord Jesus Christ, Paul wrote, "The gospel which was preached by me is not according to man... for I neither received it from man, nor was I taught it by man. I received the gospel through a revelation of Jesus Christ."
 May we all pay special attention to all that Paul has to say and seek to put into practice the important instructions we have received from the Lord Himself - through His servant.
Galatians 1:11 I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that the gospel I preached is not of human origin.

Our United Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You for the many messages from Paul. May we take to heart all that is written in the Word of God and seek to apply all that is taught to Church-age believers, by Paul and Your other holy apostles. Keep us from being drawn in by false teachings, self-appointed apostles, and extra-biblical doctrines... and may we live and work to Your praise and glory. This we ask in Jesus' name, AMEN.