Why Trust Paul's Gospel?

1689 Confession: Chapter 11 - Part II

Part 19 of a Sunday School lecture series through the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (2LCF).

Why Trust Paul's Gospel?

In Galatians 1:11–2:10, we see that because the gospel Paul preached was revealed by Christ and not derived from man, it possesses divine authority and must be received without alteration. I. The Gospel Paul Preached Was Revealed by Christ (1:11–17) II. The Gospel Paul Preached Was Independent of the Apostles (1:18–24) III. The Gospel Paul Preached Was Confirmed by the Apostles (2:1–10)

1689 Confession: Chapter 11 - Part 1

Part 18 of a Sunday School lecture series through the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (2LCF).

The Gospel Belongs to God

In Galatians 1:1–10, we learn that because the gospel is the Lord's gracious salvation through Christ, we must reject every contrary claim and live for His approval alone. I. The gospel belongs to God for His glory A. He provides the messengers (vv. 1–2) B. He accomplishes the atonement (vv. 3–4) C. He receives the glory (v. 5) II. A distorted "gospel" will lead to destruction (vv. 6–9) III. Those who belong to the Lord seek to please Him (v. 10)

For the Sake of the Truth

In the Second Letter of John, the elder encourages and exhorts the elect lady and her children to hold fast to and walk in the truth in the face of deception. I. The elder greets and encourages the believers, emphasizing the primacy of the truth. (v. 1-3) II. The elder encourages the believers to act in obedience to the truth. (v. 4-6) III. The elder warns the believers to guard against deceivers and hold fast to the truth. (v. 7-11) A. He warns them not to depart from the truth, but to abide in the teachings of Christ. (v. 7-9) B. He warns them against fellowshipping with the false teachers. (v. 10-11) IV. The elder encourages the believers with a promised visit and greetings. (v. 12-13)