New Testament Challenge, Day 30 – Galatians and Ephesians
Soon? We could ask the same question to many of today’s Christians who do not remain faithful to the Gospel as taught by Saint Paul and the remainder of the Holy Apostles, to whom the Holy Spirit came to “guide into all truth.” (John 16.13) A quick glance at the local white pages (that’s a big book that the phone company publishes but very few people actually use them any more) reveals hundreds if not thousands of Christian Churches all claiming to teach the truth about Jesus Christ. But the truth could not possibly be that different.
It isn’t, and today’s readings should be a reminder to us to return to the Faith of the Apostles. “But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed. As we have said before, so now I say again, if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received, let him be accursed.” (Galatians 1.8-9)
Today’s pews are filled with those who teach another gospel. Teachings on Atonement and the Rapture are two of the main theological myths taught by thousands of Christian preachers every Sunday. The problem is these teachings have absolutely no basis in ancient Christian dogma as taught by the Holy Apostles. Here are few good articles to read further about these topics:
http://preachersinstitute.com/2010/05/11/what-is-the-rapture-part-one-by-fr-dimitry-cozby/
http://preachersinstitute.com/2010/02/06/expiation-blood-and-atonement-by-fr-patrick-reardon/
http://preachersinstitute.com/
http://journeytoorthodoxy.com/
Both are great resources you can use to compare the teachings you may be hearing from the pulpit in your church with the teachings of the ancient Church. This is important because even Saint Paul had to submit himself to the Apostles. Shouldn’t the preachers of today have the same requirement?
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