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2 Corinthians 4:3 - But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: HID: The Gospel is clear, plain, centers on the Saviour and not on man and his church. However, once it is 'mixed' with church requirements, it becomes hidden since the Gospel is buried amongst religious rituals.The Gospel is 'not' centered upon man's abilities to earn it through his individual works.The Gospel is 'not' earned or merited through your church. Your church is 'not' part of the Gospel.The Gospel produces a 'transformation' within the believer but when there's been no transformation from this world then the person has believed a 'false' Gospel since they are still conformed to this world. The Gospel has been watered down to nothing more then an 'admission' that there is a Jesus 'called' the Saviour who died for you which is nothing more then a historical presentation of the Gospel. The Gospel is to be PREACHED so that a person will 'confess' their sin and need for the Saviour who died for you.Now, what the difference: Many know enough church history to 'admit' they are wrong but do not know enough Bible to 'confess' they are sinful and need a Saviour.