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Why do people find the gospel offensive?

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The gospel is offensive because it confronts human pride and proclaims the necessity of grace for salvation.

People often find the gospel offensive because it challenges the belief that salvation can be earned through personal merit or righteousness. In John 6:60, many of Jesus’ followers remarked, 'This is a hard saying; who can hear it?' The gospel declares that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23), and it emphasizes the sovereignty of God in salvation, asserting that no one can come to Christ unless drawn by the Father (John 6:44). This undermines human autonomy and pride, leading to resistance against the gracious offer of salvation that comes through faith in Christ alone. Ultimately, the offense of the gospel reveals the sinful heart's rejection of God's plan for redemption and the need for a transformed heart to accept it.
Scripture References: John 6:60, Romans 3:23, John 6:44

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