Is the “Sinner’s Prayer” in the Bible?

[Beckworth]

Gal 1:6 ¶ I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:
7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.
8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.
9 As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.

Gal 3:1 ¶ O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you?
2 This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?
3 Are ye so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect by the flesh?

Do you really know Christ?

For the cause of Christ
Roger

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This is probably the best example of using context as pretext in the word of God. Hands down the most detrimental.
Paul begins in chapter #9 with a heartfelt address to his kinsman, the Israelites. He uses many Old Testament references to try to explain without room for dispute that the outward keeping of the law is now replaced by an inward heartfelt faith in the promised Messiah.
He is carefully trying to put new wine into old wineskins without them bursting. He is attempting to change a few thousand years of religious practices with faith.
He then moves on to tell them they are not God's only chosen people. That salvation and the right to be the children of God is now open to all nationalities.
When he says if you confess with your mouth he is not referring to a weak statement that Christ is Lord, but a proclamation from the spirit of truth that CHRIST IS LORD!
The belief in the heart that God raised him from the dead is from the same promised Spirit.
For Christ was declared by the same spirit to be the son of God with authority over all things by his resurrection.
He then simply explains that any nationality can be subject to the same spirit that would cause them to call upon the name of the Lord. It's not a statement to become saved, but a bold proclamation of the spirit assuring your salvation solely through the will of God through Jesus Christ.

One who does not have the spirit of God would not pray for forgiveness of sins except for a selfish or self righteous reason.
Eternal life does not come by him that willeth or tuner, but of God that shows mercy.
The imputation of the Holy Spirit is the alpha and omega of your salvation , period.
Faith, love, desire belief, hope, works, all come through the spirit of truth.
A dead man can not pray for their salvation. As Lazarus was in the tomb, so are we to God without the Spirit.

Sure............keep believing it......even though it was translated by Anglicans that peddle a watered down salvation....

It seems to me I see a trend here (on this site) among several comments that if a passage in the Bible contradicts your belief and you can’t explain it or answer it, then try to discredit it by casting doubt on its veracity or authenticity. For example, I have heard that there are problems with whether Mark 16:16 could be trusted, there are some who say we can’t depend on what James says and some even want to throw the whole book out. I’ve heard the book of Acts called “a transitional book” whatever that means, but presented in a way to imply that you really didn’t need to pay much attention to it. I personally have serious concerns about anyone who doesn't believe “ ALL SCRIPTURE IS GIVEN BY INSPIRATION OF GOD, AND IS PROFITABLE FOR DOCTRINE...” with so many “doubts” about the scriptures, how can you be sure that any of it is reliable and if some IS and some IS NOT how do you know what is true and what isn’t ? What if there are other passages that you are not aware of that can’t be trusted? Why not just throw the whole book out!! This implies a serious lack of trust in God. Was God not capable of giving us a book that was reliable? Or did he not care enough about us that He would give us a book with imperfections in it? This irreverent attitude toward God’s Holy Word impeaches God’s wisdom and His power. The Bible is not a “Buffet” where you can just pick and choose the things you believe and “like” and refuse the things you don’t believe and don’t “like”. Yes, I’ll have this but no I don’t want that!!
You either can trust the Bible or you can’t. But please don’t insult my faith in God's Word by telling me “this verse can’t be trusted” or that book or that author is questionable. You either believe the Bible or you don’t. It’s a packaged deal.

1Corinthians 2:16- for who has known the mind of the Lord...but WE HAVE THE MIND OF CHRIST.

 

[Beckworth]

The sinners prayer is not written in the bible but it is found in the contrite heart of the person that has seen their need to be saved from their sins. What they pray is not a simply prayer by rote but a simple prayer motivated by great need.

The Holy Spirit brings the needed conviction and prompts the prayer for salvation.

For the cause of Christ
Roger

The sinner’s prayer, as I have seen it presented in several “tracts” from several denominations, has always been taught as a way to be saved from your sins. It’s their “plan of salvation”. It’s teaching people that they can be “saved” by just saying a prayer. That is the part with which I disagree.

I believe the Bible teaches that “ if any man speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God”.
“Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord.” Colossians 3:17 SIMPLY stated, that means what ever you teach (or practice) must be by God’s authority or permission. “In the name of the Lord” means by the authority of the Lord. “Stop, in the name of the law” means by the authority of the law I command you to stop.

Matthew 7:23 Jesus said, Depart from me you who practice or work LAWLESSNESS. That means they were teaching and practicing things without God’s authority.

Now, since the sinner’s prayer to be saved is not in the Bible, since no one in the New Testament was ever told to say a prayer to be saved from their sins, and since we have no example of anyone in the New Testament being saved by prayer, then To teach this to people as a means of being saved is totally foreign to God or his word and would put you in the same situation as those people that the Lord addresses in Matthew 7–depart from me, you who are working without authority.

We can not just do things that we think are good ideas or sound good to us. If they don’t originate with God then they are from men and God condemns “teaching for doctrine the commandments of men” Matthew 15:9 and Mark 7:7.
THINK ON THESE THINGS.

 

[Beckworth]

Sure............keep believing it......even though it was translated by Anglicans that peddle a watered down salvation....

Was God not capable of giving us a book that could be trusted? Or did he just not CARE enough about us that he would mis-lead us with passages that were “watered down by Anglicans”. Your irreverent attitude toward Gods word is truly sad. I see you do
Not believe 2 Timothy 3:16. Where God says ALL SCRIPTURE US INSPIRED BY GOD AND IS PROFITABLE FOR DOCTRINE... Neither do you believe that “ HOLY MEN OF GOD SPOKE AS THEY WERE MOVED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT. I wonder that you would believe any of it since you never know when a passage might be corrupted by Anglicans, translators, or other kinds of error. You are impeaching the wisdom and power of God. Either you are saying God was not smart enough to give us a book with no mistakes or he wasn’t powerful enough to give us one. Either way, you surely have some serious doubts about God’s Holy Book. BTW Romans 12:2 says that Gods word is good, acceptable, and PERFECT
I BELIEVE I WILL TAKE THE HOLY SPIRITS WORD OVER YOYRS. .

 

[Lanolin]

Oh another sinners prayer that Jesus taught.
Cos the disicples asked him 'teach us to pray' and at the time, Peter especially acknowledged he was a sinful man.

Well its in all four of the gospels, is now known worldwide and its called the Lords prayer.

And it contains these words 'forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us ...lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil'

Um yea. Cant believe anyones missed that! Its in the Bible!!!!

 

[Nehemiah6]

Now, since the sinner’s prayer to be saved is not in the Bible, since no one in the New Testament was ever told to say a prayer to be saved from their sins, and since we have no example of anyone in the New Testament being saved by prayer...

This is TOTAL NONSENSE. You yourself would have had to pray the sinner's prayer (one way or another) in order to be saved. And it is God that tells sinners to call upon the name of the LORD and be saved. Read and study Romans 10 and the whole Bible, and quit spouting nonsense.

And to claim that it is not in the Bible is FALSE.

LUKE 18
9 And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:

10 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.

11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.

12 I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.
13 And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.

14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

It is simply amazing how much nonsense and half-baked theologies and philosophies are being brought out on Christian forums.

 

[Beckworth]

First of all Jesus said belief was sufficient.

Joh 11:26 And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?

Titus 3:5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;

So yeah the baptism of the Holy Spirit does in fact save.

For the cause of Christ
Roger

Thank you. Titus 3:5 is a perfect re-iteration of Acts 2:38. ...be baptized ( the washing of regeneration) for forgiveness of sins and you shall receive the GIFT of the Holy Ghost ( renewing of the Holy Spirit).

 

[notuptome]

Thank you. Titus 3:5 is a perfect re-iteration of Acts 2:38. ...be baptized ( the washing of regeneration) for forgiveness of sins and you shall receive the GIFT of the Holy Ghost ( renewing of the Holy Spirit).

Yet you fail to comprehend the true meaning of either passage. Only the indwelling Holy Spirit is able to reveal what these passages mean and reveal Gods intent in them.

Water baptism cannot save. Only Gods grace makes provision for redemption of the soul.

For the cause of Christ
Roger

 

[Beckworth]

Oh another sinners prayer that Jesus taught.
Cos the disicples asked him 'teach us to pray' and at the time, Peter especially acknowledged he was a sinful man.

Well its in all four of the gospels, is now known worldwide and its called the Lords prayer.

And it contains these words 'forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us ...lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil'

Um yea. Cant believe anyones missed that! Its in the Bible!!!!

Wow!! You really believe the Lord considered his disciples unsaved” individuals?! Because my contention and objection to the “sinner’s prayer from my very first post was that it is being taught to un-saved people as a means to salvation. Have never talked about every prayer in the Bible. in fact, haven’t talked about ANY prayer in the Bible because a prayer to be prayed to make one a Christian is not in the Bible. I don’t mind you quoting me but please quote me correctly.

Christians, saved people, can still sin even after they are Christians. There are lots of passages that teach us to pray for forgiveness . And I am sorry. I did not realize that you would not realize or understand the difference between a saved person praying for forgiveness when they sin and an unsaved person praying for salvation.

 

[Social1]

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It seems to me I see a trend here (on this site) among several comments that if a passage in the Bible contradicts your belief and you can’t explain it or answer it, then try to discredit it by casting doubt on its veracity or authenticity. For example, I have heard that there are problems with whether Mark 16:16 could be trusted, there are some who say we can’t depend on what James says and some even want to throw the whole book out. I’ve heard the book of Acts called “a transitional book” whatever that means, but presented in a way to imply that you really didn’t need to pay much attention to it. I personally have serious concerns about anyone who doesn't believe “ ALL SCRIPTURE IS GIVEN BY INSPIRATION OF GOD, AND IS PROFITABLE FOR DOCTRINE...” with so many “doubts” about the scriptures, how can you be sure that any of it is reliable and if some IS and some IS NOT how do you know what is true and what isn’t ? What if there are other passages that you are not aware of that can’t be trusted? Why not just throw the whole book out!! This implies a serious lack of trust in God. Was God not capable of giving us a book that was reliable? Or did he not care enough about us that He would give us a book with imperfections in it? This irreverent attitude toward God’s Holy Word impeaches God’s wisdom and His power. The Bible is not a “Buffet” where you can just pick and choose the things you believe and “like” and refuse the things you don’t believe and don’t “like”. Yes, I’ll have this but no I don’t want that!!
You either can trust the Bible or you can’t. But please don’t insult my faith in God's Word by telling me “this verse can’t be trusted” or that book or that author is questionable. You either believe the Bible or you don’t. It’s a packaged deal.

1Corinthians 2:16- for who has known the mind of the Lord...but WE HAVE THE MIND OF CHRIST.

I agree. If I had the time to tell you my testimony you would see why I believe what I do. It's too long to type on a phone. Would you be willing to call me if I messaged you a number?

 

[Beckworth]

I agree. If I had the time to tell you my testimony you would see why I believe what I do. It's too long to type on a phone. Would you be willing to call me if I messaged you a number?

Yes. I would be happy to talk to you.

 

[Social1]

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I can't msg you because I don't have a paid membership so I will post this temporary google number for you
6194528743
Please call in about 40 min.
Thank you

 

[Social1]

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It seems to me I see a trend here (on this site) among several comments that if a passage in the Bible contradicts your belief and you can’t explain it or answer it, then try to discredit it by casting doubt on its veracity or authenticity. For example, I have heard that there are problems with whether Mark 16:16 could be trusted, there are some who say we can’t depend on what James says and some even want to throw the whole book out. I’ve heard the book of Acts called “a transitional book” whatever that means, but presented in a way to imply that you really didn’t need to pay much attention to it. I personally have serious concerns about anyone who doesn't believe “ ALL SCRIPTURE IS GIVEN BY INSPIRATION OF GOD, AND IS PROFITABLE FOR DOCTRINE...” with so many “doubts” about the scriptures, how can you be sure that any of it is reliable and if some IS and some IS NOT how do you know what is true and what isn’t ? What if there are other passages that you are not aware of that can’t be trusted? Why not just throw the whole book out!! This implies a serious lack of trust in God. Was God not capable of giving us a book that was reliable? Or did he not care enough about us that He would give us a book with imperfections in it? This irreverent attitude toward God’s Holy Word impeaches God’s wisdom and His power. The Bible is not a “Buffet” where you can just pick and choose the things you believe and “like” and refuse the things you don’t believe and don’t “like”. Yes, I’ll have this but no I don’t want that!!
You either can trust the Bible or you can’t. But please don’t insult my faith in God's Word by telling me “this verse can’t be trusted” or that book or that author is questionable. You either believe the Bible or you don’t. It’s a packaged deal.

1Corinthians 2:16- for who has known the mind of the Lord...but WE HAVE THE MIND OF CHRIST.

Hi

6194528743 please call in about 35 min.
Thank you

 

[fredoheaven]

The sinner’s prayer, as I have seen it presented in several “tracts” from several denominations, has always been taught as a way to be saved from your sins. It’s their “plan of salvation”. It’s teaching people that they can be “saved” by just saying a prayer. That is the part with which I disagree.

I think you have only seen the last part of the message of the tract for i have read many bible tracts that present the way of salvation by believing the real Gospel of Jesus Christ. One believes on Christ alone because, he found himself a sinner, he realize he needs to be save and need a Saviour and that Jesus is the manifestation of God's love that He took man's place. Jesus died, buried and resurrected as he paid the penalty of our sins, he did just that. So in faith, one places his trust completely on him for salvation. The sinners prayer in response to his faith confesses the Lord Jesus Christ to become his Saviour and nothing is wrong about that. Christ didn't want a self righteous prayer either.

 

[Beckworth]

I agree. If I had the time to tell you my testimony you would see why I believe what I do. It's too long to type on a phone. Would you be willing to call me if I messaged you a number?

Yes

 

[fredoheaven]

It seems to me I see a trend here (on this site) among several comments that if a passage in the Bible contradicts your belief and you can’t explain it or answer it, then try to discredit it by casting doubt on its veracity or authenticity. For example, I have heard that there are problems with whether Mark 16:16 could be trusted, there are some who say we can’t depend on what James says and some even want to throw the whole book out. I’ve heard the book of Acts called “a transitional book” whatever that means, but presented in a way to imply that you really didn’t need to pay much attention to it. I personally have serious concerns about anyone who doesn't believe “ ALL SCRIPTURE IS GIVEN BY INSPIRATION OF GOD, AND IS PROFITABLE FOR DOCTRINE...” with so many “doubts” about the scriptures, how can you be sure that any of it is reliable and if some IS and some IS NOT how do you know what is true and what isn’t ? What if there are other passages that you are not aware of that can’t be trusted? Why not just throw the whole book out!! This implies a serious lack of trust in God. Was God not capable of giving us a book that was reliable? Or did he not care enough about us that He would give us a book with imperfections in it? This irreverent attitude toward God’s Holy Word impeaches God’s wisdom and His power. The Bible is not a “Buffet” where you can just pick and choose the things you believe and “like” and refuse the things you don’t believe and don’t “like”. Yes, I’ll have this but no I don’t want that!!
You either can trust the Bible or you can’t. But please don’t insult my faith in God's Word by telling me “this verse can’t be trusted” or that book or that author is questionable. You either believe the Bible or you don’t. It’s a packaged deal.

1Corinthians 2:16- for who has known the mind of the Lord...but WE HAVE THE MIND OF CHRIST.

Are you saying you are going to believe the Bible? I believe the context of Mark 16:16 does not in anyway teach baptismal regeneration. and water baptism is not a part of the Gospel. Is that okay with you? Are you willing to go to the teaching of the scripture? are you sure? Thanks

 

[dcontroversal]

Was God not capable of giving us a book that could be trusted? Or did he just not CARE enough about us that he would mis-lead us with passages that were “watered down by Anglicans”. Your irreverent attitude toward Gods word is truly sad. I see you do
Not believe 2 Timothy 3:16. Where God says ALL SCRIPTURE US INSPIRED BY GOD AND IS PROFITABLE FOR DOCTRINE... Neither do you believe that “ HOLY MEN OF GOD SPOKE AS THEY WERE MOVED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT. I wonder that you would believe any of it since you never know when a passage might be corrupted by Anglicans, translators, or other kinds of error. You are impeaching the wisdom and power of God. Either you are saying God was not smart enough to give us a book with no mistakes or he wasn’t powerful enough to give us one. Either way, you surely have some serious doubts about God’s Holy Book. BTW Romans 12:2 says that Gods word is good, acceptable, and PERFECT
I BELIEVE I WILL TAKE THE HOLY SPIRITS WORD OVER YOYRS. .

If you want to deny the facts on the ground be my guest...the King Jimmy is a TRANSLATION, TRANSLITERATION with much of the OT copied verbatim from a previous English translation....and there are many GREEK NUANCES that are not brought out in the English....so.....ride your beliefs to the pit if you think water or works are part of the equation!!!

 

[CharliRenee]

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It seems to me I see a trend here (on this site) among several comments that if a passage in the Bible contradicts your belief and you can’t explain it or answer it, then try to discredit it by casting doubt on its veracity or authenticity. For example, I have heard that there are problems with whether Mark 16:16 could be trusted, there are some who say we can’t depend on what James says and some even want to throw the whole book out. I’ve heard the book of Acts called “a transitional book” whatever that means, but presented in a way to imply that you really didn’t need to pay much attention to it. I personally have serious concerns about anyone who doesn't believe “ ALL SCRIPTURE IS GIVEN BY INSPIRATION OF GOD, AND IS PROFITABLE FOR DOCTRINE...” with so many “doubts” about the scriptures, how can you be sure that any of it is reliable and if some IS and some IS NOT how do you know what is true and what isn’t ? What if there are other passages that you are not aware of that can’t be trusted? Why not just throw the whole book out!! This implies a serious lack of trust in God. Was God not capable of giving us a book that was reliable? Or did he not care enough about us that He would give us a book with imperfections in it? This irreverent attitude toward God’s Holy Word impeaches God’s wisdom and His power. The Bible is not a “Buffet” where you can just pick and choose the things you believe and “like” and refuse the things you don’t believe and don’t “like”. Yes, I’ll have this but no I don’t want that!!
You either can trust the Bible or you can’t. But please don’t insult my faith in God's Word by telling me “this verse can’t be trusted” or that book or that author is questionable. You either believe the Bible or you don’t. It’s a packaged deal.

1Corinthians 2:16- for who has known the mind of the Lord...but WE HAVE THE MIND OF CHRIST.

The problem is both sides of this ongoing debate and others is we all are guilty of holding onto and looking at only the scriptures that agree with our point of view, no?

I want to bring forth questions sometimes, not to question the truth of their scriptures because clearly those are God's word too.

One brings forth their position, using scripture. Then the other, theirs with their verses.

Perhaps you guys and gals already have done this, over and over, but I say we look at each persons verses, individually and also as a whole, applying them bit by bit to the others, which are also His truth. He is not the author of confusion. So let's examine more.

Like irrevocable, author and finisher, and so on. Or the warning scriptures, lets look at them and apply them to the other verses. Or... like when the verse talks about the Brother we should not pray for if his sin is one that leads to death. If that sin is unbelief, then why does it say brother?

I agree, we should consider ALL scripture, when seeking clarity or even more helping others find clarity.

 

[Beckworth]

This is TOTAL NONSENSE. You yourself would have had to pray the sinner's prayer (one way or another) in order to be saved. And it is God that tells sinners to call upon the name of the LORD and be saved. Read and study Romans 10 and the whole Bible, and quit spouting nonsense.

And to claim that it is not in the Bible is FALSE.

LUKE 18
9 And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:

10 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.

11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.

12 I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.
13 And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.

14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

It is simply amazing how much nonsense and half-baked theologies and philosophies are being brought out on Christian forums.

You are so right about the nonsense. Do you realize

This is TOTAL NONSENSE. You yourself would have had to pray the sinner's prayer (one way or another) in order to be saved. And it is God that tells sinners to call upon the name of the LORD and be saved. Read and study Romans 10 and the whole Bible, and quit spouting nonsense.

And to claim that it is not in the Bible is FALSE.

LUKE 18
9 And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:

10 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.

11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.

12 I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.
13 And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.

14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

It is simply amazing how much nonsense and half-baked theologies and philosophies are being brought out on Christian forums.

Do you realize that these two men were JEWS ( gentiles couldn’t come into the temple). They were born into the family of God. They were already Gids chosen people. They were still governed by the old law of Moses. This is NOT an example of how an unsaved person becomes a Christian.. This is a perfect example of how the people of God then or now should humble themselves and repent. I don’t believe the Pharisee was seeking to become a Christian when he said that prayer. Who knows if he even believed in Christ. Most Pharisees did not. Now you’ve got a possible unbeliever saying a prayer to become a Christian when there is no such thing and being saved by a Savior who hasn’t even died yet! Talk about NONSENSE!! Yes indeed, I agree there are some half baked theologies on this thread if this is what you think is the sinner’s prayer that men are teaching people today to do to be saved.

 

[Lanolin]

Jesus was teaching the disciples this Lords prayer so they could pray it and teach others to pray like that too. Of course he was going to save them WHEN THEY BELIEVED. If you recall, not all the dsiciples believed in Him one betrayed him remember?

And why were the disciples asking Jesus to teach them how to pray? Because they really didnt know how!!!

So yea read your Bible next time cos Im sure you are missing the story. Tip...read it in order. Like one chapter after the other, not backwards.

 

[PennEd]

I think it's important to understand the motivation behind the OP. He has consistently pushed for a works to attain and retain Salvation Gospel since joining here. Obviously there is no verbatim "sinner's prayer" that one recites to attain Salvation. However the theology behind the sinner's prayer is rock solid.

The OP doesn't like that faith ALONE in Jesus Christ, who He is, and what He has done for us, is sufficient for our Salvation. And not ONLY just sufficient, but adding to that sufficiency distorts THE Gospel unto Salvation, in effect trampling on the Blood of Christ, and results in the one doing it becoming ACCURSED!

So to be CRYSTAL CLEAR, this is THE Gospel unto Salvation:
1 Corinthians 15:1-7 New King James Version (NKJV)
The Risen Christ, Faith’s Reality
15 Moreover, brethren, I DECLARE TO YOU THE GOSPEL which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, 2 BY WHICH ALSO YOU ARE SAVED, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you—unless you believed in vain.
3 For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: THAT CHRIST HAS DIED FOR OUR SINS according to the Scriptures, 4 and that HE WAS BURIED, and that HE ROSE AGAIN the third day according to the Scriptures,

This is what Paul has to say about those like the OP that want to ADD to what is that declared Gospel:
Galatians 1:8 New King James Version (NKJV)
8 But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach ANY OTHER GOSPEL to you than what we have preached to you, let him be [a]ACCURSED.