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How does Paul explain the stumbling at Christ in Romans?

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Paul describes stumbling at Christ as a rejection of His righteousness and dependence on works, which leads to condemnation.

In Romans 9:33, Paul speaks of Christ as a stumbling stone and rock of offense, indicating that many, particularly among the Jews, rejected Him because they were unwilling to forsake their reliance on the law and their works. They stumbled by trying to establish their own righteousness instead of submitting to the righteousness of God offered in Christ. This refusal to accept Christ’s sacrifice and His role as the source of righteousness results in condemnation. The seriousness of this stumbling lies in its eternal consequences, as those who reject Christ miss the grace and salvation that comes through faith in Him, ultimately facing judgment instead of acceptance by God.
Scripture References: Romans 9:33, Romans 10:3

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