Just the gospel, add nothing more

A poem that came out of today's talk on Galatians 2:1-10 where Paul reminds the Galatians that the gospel is Jesus. They need nothing more to be saved.

Just the gospel, add nothing more

You stand here today, surrounded by those
Who it's tempting to go after choices they chose
Are they that important? Is their way the best?
Well here is the question and here is the test,
If their thought's in addition to the hope you've in store,
Think, what do we add to the gospel? Nothing more!

If you feel inferior compared to the greats
If a leader you admire holds such godly state,
Remember, their standing, as yours does too
Does not stand on their words or the things which they do.
But instead, know this truth and this I implore,
Your standing before God is in Christ, nothing more!

When Paul wrote to the churches in Galatia, he wrote
No mere friendly jotting, no bland pally note,
But a firm, stark reminder to the leaders of theirs
About adding to the gospel, a thing God can't bear.
For Jesus stands for us, sufficient for all.
That we might enjoy Him, adding to Christ nothing more.

If someone should say to you, bearing in mind
You are free through his Grace, bought and paid in kind.
That there's something you really ought to do in addition,
Stand back and remember you're his by adoption.
No extras, no greatness, we come to him poor
For his gospel is all that we need, nothing more.

So, yes, there is much that we feel moved to do
For the power of his gospel is transforming you.
To hold him out daily to all on the earth,
To a world that cries loudly, Prove you have worth!
That there is one who stands sufficient himself,
He gives their loves meaning, He gives their souls wealth.

In the midst of your life, know this one thing for sure,
That your heart may stay glad as you grow and mature
May no Jesus extras make you feel insecure
These extras aren't necessary, his gospel assures,
For in goodness we all stand as plain amateurs
You stand before Christ, with full goodness secure
Holding simply the gospel, my friends, nothing more.