The gospel comes from the revelation of Christ, not the teaching of mankind
In Galatians 1:11–12, the Apostle Paul writes: "I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that the gospel I preached is not of human origin. I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ.”
These verses serve as a foundational declaration that the true gospel transcends human wisdom and tradition. It is neither invented nor transmitted by human authority, but revealed by Jesus Christ Himself.
Paul’s words align with Jesus’ teaching in John 6:45: "They will all be taught by God.” Everyone who has heard the Father and learned from him comes to me.
This revelation requires spiritual discernment. Paul affirms in 1 Corinthians 2:12–13: "What we have received is not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may understand what God has freely given us… not in words taught us by human wisdom but in words taught by the Spirit.”
Paul’s Damascus road experience (Acts 9:3–6) exemplifies this truth—he was not convinced by men, but encountered the risen Christ directly.
As Jesus told His disciples in Matthew 11:25, "I praise you, Father… because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.”
Revelation is reserved for those who approach God with a humble, obedient heart. Jesus declared, "If anyone loves me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him.” (John 14:23)
“The one who does the will of my Father in heaven is the one who will enter the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 7:21) Likewise, Psalm 25:14 says, "The LORD confides in those who fear him; he makes his covenant known to them.”
Therefore, spiritual insight is not granted to the curious or the self-reliant, but to those who walk in holiness, surrender, and reverent love for God.
To truly grasp and live by the revelation expressed in Galatians 1:11–12, one must love the Lord with all their heart and soul, keep the commands of Jesus, and do the will of the Father.
The gospel revealed to Paul—and to all faithful disciples—is not man’s invention, but the living truth of God. Only those who fear God, love, keep Jesus' commands, obey God, and walk closely with Christ can receive this sacred revelation and truly understand its power.
