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What does the Bible say about the stumbling stone and rock of offense?

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The Bible describes Christ as a stumbling stone and a rock of offense, signifying that many will reject Him.

In Romans 9:30-33, Paul explains that Christ is intended as a stumbling stone and rock of offense. The scripture indicates that Israel sought righteousness through the law but failed to attain it because they did not seek it by faith. Instead, they stumbled over Christ, whom God laid in Zion as a stone to cause people to trip. This is not a barrier intended for all persons to remain lost, but it illustrates how many will find Jesus's identity and claims offensive, causing them to reject the very source of their salvation. God purposed this in His sovereignty, knowing that the message of the gospel would be a stone over which many would stumble.
Scripture References: Romans 9:30-33, Isaiah 8:13-14

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