The true gospel is essential because it reveals Christ's finished work and is the means through which God brings sinners to faith.
Preaching the true gospel is imperative because it accurately represents the person and work of Christ, which is the basis of all salvation. Romans 10:14 emphasizes that faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. A distorted or false gospel cannot do the work of salvation as it misrepresents God's plan. Churches that fail to preach the gospel of God's free and sovereign grace present a counterfeit gospel, which may lead many to believe they are saved when they are not. It is through the proclamation of the true gospel that God draws His elect to Himself, enabling them to recognize their need for Christ and repent of dead works. Thus, the purity of the Gospel message is non-negotiable for the church.
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