What does the Bible say about the offense of Christ?
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The Bible states that Christ is inherently offensive to the natural man, as His message declares all human works, including religion, as evil.
In John 7:7, Jesus explains that the world hates Him because He testifies that the works of men are evil. This includes not only overt sins but also the self-righteousness that people often cling to through religion. He confronts the false sense of security that many have in their actions, proclaiming that all human efforts to gain God’s favor are fundamentally flawed. This confrontation reveals the heart of God’s truth—revealing humanity’s inherent depravity and need for a Savior. The offense of the cross lies in the stark truth that humans cannot save themselves, a message that is often rejected by those who refuse to acknowledge their need for grace.
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