In Paul's love for this church, he desires to protect them from one of the greatest dangers of all... falling to a false gospel. Instead, Paul urges them to embrace the true gospel of Jesus Christ. Outline:

• Hold Firm to the True Gospel (v1-3)
  • Beware of those who distort the gospel
  • Respond rightly to the true gospel
• The Emptiness of a False Gospel (4-7)
  • Salvation cannot be inherited
  • Salvation cannot be earned
• The Treasure of the True Gospel (v8)
  • True Salvation is found in Jesus Christ alone