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What does the Bible teach about the offense of the gospel?

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The Bible teaches that the gospel can be offensive because it confronts human pride, identifying everyone as sinners in need of grace.

The Bible presents the gospel as inherently offensive to those who rely on their works for righteousness. As seen in Romans 1:16, Paul expresses his boldness in the face of opposition because the message of the gospel directly addresses the sinfulness of humanity. This offense arises from the gospel's insistence that salvation is not achieved through human deeds but through faith in Christ. Natural human pride resists the idea of needing grace and often leads to rejection of the gospel’s message. This resistance highlights the need for a heart transformed by the Holy Spirit to truly understand and accept the gospel.
Scripture References: Romans 1:16

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Facing Opposition in the Gospel
Jason Renfroe · Dec 6, 2015
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