March 13

Twisted

As I was reading today, I was struck by Luke’s deep concern for Theophilus—he wanted him to be absolutely certain of the truth he had been taught. In Luke 1:4, he writes, ‘that you may have certainty concerning the things you have been taught.’ This reminds us that faith is not built on blind belief but on the assurance of God’s truth, carefully recorded and passed down to us.

If you fall prey to misleading Bible teachers or cults, you could find yourself facing eternal separation from God in hell, as you might be following a twisted version of the gospel that fails to offer genuine salvation (Galatians 1:6-9). Jesus cautioned us that numerous false prophets and teachers would arise, leading many astray with deceptive messages that ultimately result in destruction (Matthew 7:15-23; 2 Peter 2:1-3). Trusting in erroneous teachings—such as believing that good works can earn salvation, following a different interpretation of Jesus, or dismissing essential biblical truths (John 8:24; 2 Corinthians 11:4) jeopardizing your relationship with God for eternity. Therefore, it is vital to engage in personal Bible study and evaluate all teachings against Scripture (Acts 17:11; 1 John 4:1), ensuring that your faith is rooted in divine truth rather than human fallacies (Matthew 7:21-23).

The truth of the Bible it is the only reliable source that reveals God’s plan for redemption through Jesus Christ (John 14:6; 2 Timothy 3:15). The Bible clearly teaches that salvation is found only through faith in Jesus (Acts 4:12; Ephesians 2:8-9), and it provides the knowledge of sin, grace, and eternal life. Without the truth of Scripture, people will be misled by false teachings (Matthew 24:24 ), relying on their own efforts, or misunderstandings of God’s gift of salvation.