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Did You Know… the phrase “the faith of Christ” appears in the KJV, but is missing in most modern translations?
It’s found in verses like Galatians 2:16, Philippians 3:9, and Romans 3:22.
Here’s Galatians 2:16:
“Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ…”
Notice—it doesn’t say “faith in Christ,” but “faith of Christ.” That’s a profound difference.
Modern versions often change it to “faith in Jesus Christ,” which shifts the focus to our belief. But the KJV preserves a deeper truth: we are justified by His faithfulness, not ours. It’s His perfect obedience, His trust in the Father, His finished work that secures our standing.
In this age of grace, salvation is not about our performance or even the strength of our faith—it’s about Christ’s faithfulness, received by grace through faith.
So when you read “the faith of Christ,” let it remind you: your assurance rests not in how tightly you hold on to Him, but in how perfectly He held fast to the Father—for you.
The following is a distorted perspective that elevates Jesus’ earthly teachings while rejecting the authority of Paul’s epistles, claiming they contradict Christ. This view misuses Scripture, applies a flawed interpretive lens (“Unity/duality”), and undermines the dispensational distinction between Jesus’ ministry to Israel and Paul’s revelation for the Body of Christ. It’s important to understand what some people believe—so we can rightly divide and correct it.
Some believe that Christians should follow Jesus Himself—not Paul, Peter, or any other apostle. They argue that Catholics follow a Pope who follows Peter, a dead Apostle, and Protestants (many unknowingly) follow Martin Luther, who followed Paul (also a dead Apostle). In contrast, they claim that true Christians should only love Jesus, the Son of God. Using a “Unity/duality” filter, they reinterpret verses by replacing terms like “evil” or “enemy” with “the person's name” to prove deity versus the fallibility of man's teachings and that only Jesus’ words make logical sense. Let me give a few examples:
To understand the “Unity” of Jesus Himself, they suggest putting His name in the "target" of His Own Words. For example:
They claim this makes logical sense and reflects true unity.
Then they apply the same “Unity/duality” filter to Paul’s words to expose what they see as contradiction or distortion. For example:
They argue this reveals duality, not unity. The same filter is applied to other apostles, such as James 4:7—“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you,” which becomes [Submit yourselves, then, to James. Resist James, and he will flee from you.]
They conclude that only Jesus’ teachings reveal true unity, while apostolic writings reflect duality. Paul is especially criticised, with his teachings referred to as “divine taurum stercore” (Latin for “divine bull dung”). The post urges readers to reject Paul and listen only to Jesus Himself.
Numerous contrasts between Jesus’ teachings and Paul’s writings are listed to support this claim—these will be addressed and corrected later in the article.
Romans 1:11-12 | A Dispensational Teaching Post
“For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established; That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me.” —Romans 1:11-12 (KJV)
Paul’s longing to see the Roman believers was both pastoral and doctrinal in nature. Paul had not yet been to Rome. He had not yet met these believers in person. Though his longing included mutual fellowship, his primary desire was to bring the grace doctrine to them—to see them firmly established in the gospel committed to his trust. His desire to visit was driven by love for the saints and a divine urgency to strengthen them through teaching, so they might stand mature and unwavering in Christ.
This is a model of spiritual fellowship: not hierarchical, but reciprocal.
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1 John 1:9 “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
Many believers are taught that this verse is a daily requirement for maintaining salvation or staying “in fellowship” with God. Some even fear that unconfessed sin breaks their relationship with Christ or causes them to lose salvation. This leads to a performance-based mindset, where forgiveness is seen as conditional and uncertain.
1 John was written to address false teachings and to affirm the truth about Jesus Christ. The opening chapter contrasts light and darkness, truth and deception. Verse 9 is part of a broader appeal to unbelievers who claim to have no sin. John is not prescribing a ritual for believers to regain fellowship, but offering a gospel invitation to those who deny their need for forgiveness.
