False doctrine can lead believers away from the true gospel and result in spiritual confusion and despair.
The presence of false doctrine within the church undermines the clarity of the gospel and dilutes essential truths about God's nature and salvation. This distortion can confuse believers, causing them to question their faith and the very foundations of Christian teaching. As seen in the article, methodologies such as paradox and synthesis can mix truth with error, leading to a compromised gospel that lacks assurance and clarity. The apostle Paul warns against such teachings in Galatians 1:6-9, indicating the severity of turning to a different gospel. Therefore, it is essential for Christians to uphold sound doctrine, as it directly impacts one's understanding of God's redemptive work.
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