Why Don’t Religions Teach the True Gospel of Jesus Christ? Here’s the Answer that You’ve Been Seeking.

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Posted June 16, 2025 | End Times Watch

Have you ever wondered why, in a world filled with thousands of religions, denominations, churches, and spiritual movements, so few seem to preach the true gospel of Jesus Christ as taught in the Holy Bible?

Jesus warned us this would happen.

“Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.” – Matthew 7:13–14, KJV

The Gospel Has Been Replaced with Religion

The true gospel of Jesus Christ is simple: we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ—not by works, rituals, or religious systems.

“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” – Ephesians 2:8–9, KJV

Yet, most religious systems complicate this. They add rules, rites, sacraments, priesthoods, ordinances, and human authority structures that subtly (or blatantly) teach that salvation must be earned. This is not the gospel—it is bondage.

Jesus did not come to establish a religious institution. He came to free us from sin and bring us into a personal relationship with God through His sacrifice. But that message is dangerous to religious power structures—it takes control away from the institution and puts it back into the hands of the individual believer and their Savior.

Religion Loves Power—Grace Dismantles It

Religious institutions, even those claiming to follow Christ, often mirror the Pharisees Jesus condemned. They sit in places of power, wear special clothing, and bind people with heavy burdens they don’t carry themselves.

“But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in.” – Matthew 23:13, KJV

Why don’t religions teach the true gospel? Because grace is dangerous to systems of control. If people truly understood that Jesus paid it all, they would no longer need to climb religious ladders or depend on hierarchical systems to be “worthy.”

The Gospel Is Offensive to the Religious

Paul said it plainly:

“But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness.” – 1 Corinthians 1:23, KJV

The true gospel humbles all. It says your religious title means nothing. Your good deeds can’t save you. Only faith in the blood of Jesus Christ can.

That’s offensive to the proud. That’s threatening to religious leaders who profit from dependence. And that’s why the gospel is often distorted, hidden, or redefined.

Jesus Isn’t Found in a Religion—He’s Found in the Word

Most religions claim to represent Jesus, but they ignore His own words. They elevate traditions above Scripture. They rewrite doctrines to fit modern values or institutional goals. But the truth is still found in the unchanging Word of God:

“Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.” – John 17:17, KJV

If you want to know Jesus, you must know His Word. Not filtered through religious leaders, not wrapped in rituals—just the pure Word of God. That’s where the true gospel is found.

In the End, Religion Will Deceive the World

This to me is the most troubling. I pray that many “Religious” people will see the train wreck that’s coming. The Bible warns of a coming one-world religion that will unite many faiths under a false peace. It will look spiritual. It will sound tolerant. But it will be anti-Christ at its core. Oh…”Gotcha!”

“Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first…” – 2 Thessalonians 2:3, KJV

This “falling away” isn’t a rejection of religion—it’s a rejection of the truth of the gospel. Many will cling to religion while denying the very Christ they claim to follow.

Know the Real Jesus

Don’t settle for religion. Don’t assume that being part of a church means you know Christ. The gospel is this: Jesus Christ, the Son of God, died for your sins, was buried, and rose again. Believe on Him, and you shall be saved. (See 1 Corinthians 15:1–4)

If that’s not the message you’re hearing—just know that you might be the one that this scripture is warning about:

“For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.” – Matthew 24:24, KJV

In this verse, Jesus is warning His disciples about the end times. He explains that false messiahs and false prophets will appear, performing great signs and wonders—so convincing that, if it were possible, even God’s chosen ones (the “elect”) could be deceived.

Key Points:

• “Elect” refers to true believers—those chosen by God for salvation.
• The phrase “if it were possible” implies that while the deception will be extremely convincing, true believers will ultimately not be deceived—but they will be tested.
• This is a sobering warning: the deception in the last days will be so strong that only those firmly grounded in Christ and His Word will be able to withstand it.

Supporting Scriptures:

• 2 Thessalonians 2:9-10 – Speaks of Satan’s power to deceive with lying signs and wonders.
• Revelation 13:13-14 – The Beast performs great wonders to deceive the earth.
• Matthew 7:15 – “Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.”

Search the Scriptures. Know Jesus. And warn others. Because the time is short, and the deception is great. Are you dedicated to Jesus Christ, or is your allegiance to your church? You know that they are different, right?

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