Text: Galatians 1:6-9
Introduction: In the very early part of the Lord’s new testament churches there were several counterfeit gospels in
circulation, Luke made mention of this in  (Luke 1:1, 3).  Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a
declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us, … It seemed good to me also, having had perfect
understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus.  In January of this year
(2002) a new version of the NIV (New International Version) was released in an attempt to rework the gender reference to
God making Him in the neuter gender instead of masculine gender; which makes God a great big nothing.
    1.  There are many that believe we need a new modern gospel for a new modern society.
    2. However, the gospel we need-whether a new time, old time or anytime must be the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.
    3. The true gospel according to the scripture is the "good news" as preached by the apostle Paul. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4,
        For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the
        scriptures; ~ And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
    4. Though modern man is proud of his progress and technological advancements, he still desperately needs  the good news
        of- God's love.
    5. There are three problems men face that only God can solve.
        a. Sin - we may change the names of sin, but it is still dirty and its consequences will eventually find us out (Num. 32:23).
        b. Sorrow - Job attested to- the unvarnished truth that "Man that is born of woman is of few days and full of trouble"
            (Job 14:1).
            a) Despite all that man can do-all his care, skill, learning and wealth, yet life is still a weary pilgrimage, and is burdened
                with many woes.
        c. Death -  Though man has changed the names from coffin to casket, undertaker to mortician, graveyard to memorial
            park our appointment, with death still stands (Heb. 9:27).
    6. In view of these realities man has devised a "social gospel to help humanity's hurts.
        a. But it is no substitute for God's gospel and the Bible says, "let them be accursed".
    7. Notice several things about the "social  gospel."
I. The Root of the Social Gospel has its Origin in Satan.
    A. He is a liar and the father of all untruths (John 8:44).
    B. Its preachers are the liberal ministers and seminary professors who advance its message as wolves in sheep's clothing.
        1. Matthew 7:15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
        2. 11. Cor. 11:13-15 Paul says, they are transformed as ministers of righteousness
        3. 1 Timothy 4:1-3
    C.  We don’t need a boost from below but a birth from above (John 3:3, 7).
II. The Reasoning of the Social Gospel Comes from the Depraved Minds of Religious Heretics.
    A.  They say that the Bible is only inspired in parts.
        1. If the Bible is not the work of God then it is the work of men
        2. The Bible says in (2 Timothy 3:16). All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for
            reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness
    B. The religious heretics say that God is a God of love and could send no one to Hell.
        1. It is true that God is a God of love but the Bible also portrays Him as a God of wrath.  Deuteronomy 4:24 For the
            LORD thy God is a consuming fire, even a jealous God.  Hebrews 12:29 For our God is a consuming fire.
            a. “Consuming fire” is one that devours, consumes and destroys.
        2. When God's love is rejected, it brings forth the consequences of judgment.
        3. In reality God sends no one to Hell but people chose hell because they reject God's love and His Son who is the only
            one who can save.
    C. Many folks are teaching today that Jesus Christ was only a good moral man and His blood has no saving power.
        1. Jesus was more than a man; he was God in the flesh with a sinless nature.
        2. He shed His blood in order that God the Father might be appeased and man might be cleansed of his sin.
    D. Religious heretics say that sin is only weakness and not wickedness. That man is a product of his environment and not
         responsible for his deeds; therefore, he is not to be held accountable.
        1. The Bible plainly teaches that man is born a sinner with the natural ability to produce sin, which is contrary to the law
            of God.
        2. The Scripture teaches that man must reap the consequences of his iniquity (Gal. 6:7).
        3. The Scriptures teach that lost men will give account at the Great White Throne Judgment (Rev. 20:11-15).
III. The Results of the Social Gospel
    A. In the Church - The preaching of the social gospel will produce an unregenerate church membership. II Cor. 4:3-4
    B. In the Community - the preaching of the social gospel will produce social disorder (anarchy).
        1. When you humanize God, deitize man, minimize sin, glorify science, glamorize sex and liquorize society everyone pays
            the consequences.
    C. The difference between the old gospel and the new is Heaven and Hell.
        1. The new social gospel offers a barren eternity (Prov. 14:12; Matthew 7: 21-23).
IV. Just because the gospel of Christ is old doesn't mean it has lost its power. (Rom. 1:16)
    A. The sun is old but without it people grope in darkness.
    B. The air is old but without it men gasp and die.
    C. The gospel, of Christ is one that lifts up the fallen, weeps over the erring one and is mighty to save (1 Corinthians 9:16).
        For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach
        not the gospel!
    D. It is rooted in Jesus Christ who can rescue, save and redeem. True preachers of the Gospel believe:
        1. The Bible is the inspired Word of God (2 Tim 3:16-17).
        2. God is holy. 1 Peter 1:16 Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.
        3. Christ is Lord because He died and rose again (Phil. 2:9-11
        4. Man is sinful and needs the new Birth. (John 3:3). Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee,
            Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
Conclusion: John 3:7, Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.