Autumn/Winter 2016-17 Issue

Wrong Verses Right: Galatians 2:16 KJV

"... a man is not justified by the works of the law..." Many Christians thinks this scripture means that works are no longer necessary after being saved.

Wrong Verses Right: Galatians 5:1 KJV

"Stand fast therefore in the liberty..." Many Christians think this scripture means that we need to stand fast in our liberty of not being very religious. "Grace is enough" is their mantra. They smirk at the devout Christian.

Wrong Verses Right: Galatians 2:21 KJV

"I do not frustrate the grace..." Many Christians use this scriptures to justify that works are no longer necessary and if one becomes religious, they are frustrating the grace.

Wrong Verses Right: Philippians 1:10 KJV

"...that ye may be sincere and without offence..." Many Christians think this scripture means that we should be sincere with one another and never allow ourselves to become offended with one another to drive a wedge between us.

Wrong Verses Right: Colossians 2:20-22 KJV

"... why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances...?" Many Christians think that this scripture means that we are "free in Christ" and "free from religion" and we do not follow ordinances.

Wrong Verses Right: 1 John 1:8 KJV

"If we say we are without sin, we deceive ourselves..." Many Christians think that this scripture means that none of us Christians should ever say that we are without sin.