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How do we know that the cross is offensive?

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The cross is inherently offensive because it contradicts human pride and self-reliance, as indicated in Galatians 2:21.

In the sermon, it is asserted that the gospel, particularly the message of the cross, will always be offensive to those who are proud and self-reliant. The Apostle Paul emphasizes in Galatians 2:21 that if righteousness could be obtained through the law, then Christ died in vain. This statement underscores the necessity of grace and highlights how the message of the cross challenges human works and traditions, leading some to react with offense. Thus, true preaching of the cross is tied to the potential for offense, as it exposes the false security of self-righteousness found in religious traditions.
Scripture References: Galatians 2:21

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