The Bible warns against a distorted gospel, emphasizing true repentance and surrender to Christ's lordship.
The scriptures highlight the danger of a modern evangelism that offers a diluted gospel, where preachers suggest that sinners can accept Christ without genuine repentance or surrender. 2 Corinthians 4:4 and 1 Timothy 1:11 remind us of the true glory of the gospel, while various modern sayings, such as 'Accept Christ as your personal Savior,' misrepresent the necessity of being born of God to truly receive Him (John 1:12-13). The essence of the gospel is a call to recognize Christ as Lord, not merely to make a decision or express mental assent to facts, which are insufficient for true salvation (Hebrews 10:39).
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