Light + Truth One Gospel, One Mission
Oct 29, 2025
John Piper, a renowned theologian and pastor, delves into the purity of the gospel in Galatians 2:1–10. He emphasizes how adding works to grace undermines the message of salvation. Piper confronts the necessity of addressing doctrinal errors with love, advocating for unity in an age of relativism. He shares the story of Titus as a crucial example against the Judaizers and highlights the unity among the apostles that empowered their mission to the Gentiles. Piper also challenges listeners to boldly commit to preserving the gospel and embrace the call to missions.
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Gospel Is Only By Christ's Work
- Right standing with God is bought wholly by Jesus and received only by faith in his work.
- Adding human requirements to faith nullifies Christ's advantage and destroys the gospel.
Paul's Revelation And Mission
- Paul insisted he received his gospel by revelation and acted under Christ's commission.
- He went to Jerusalem not to check his gospel but to obey revelation and protect his mission.
Titus As The Test Case
- Paul took Titus, an uncircumcised Greek, to Jerusalem as a test case for the gospel.
- Titus exposed whether apostles would demand circumcision, forcing the issue publicly.
