Stumbling over Christ refers to rejecting Him and the salvation He offers, which leads to judgment.
To stumble over Christ means to reject Him as the cornerstone of faith and salvation. In 1 Peter 2:8, it describes Christ as a 'stone of stumbling and a rock of offense' to those who are disobedient. Such individuals choose to trust in their own works rather than God's chosen means of salvation, thereby facing judgment. This stumbling results from pride and self-reliance, and those who do not see Christ as precious miss the grace and mercy He freely offers. The consequence of this rejection is serious, as they will be dealt with according to their own unrighteousness rather than Christ's righteousness, leading them into condemnation.
Scripture References:
1 Peter 2:8, Isaiah 8:14-15, Romans 9:32-33
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