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Why might the gospel be considered scandalous?

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The gospel is deemed scandalous because it contradicts human notions of righteousness and necessitates total reliance on Christ alone.

The gospel is scandalous because it confronts and dismantles human pride and our natural inclination to earn righteousness. As Paul explains in Romans 9:30-32, those who pursue righteousness through their own efforts, like the Jews under the law, stumble over Christ, the 'stumbling stone.' The message that salvation is entirely by grace through faith in Christ alone offends the sensibilities of those who believe they can contribute to their salvation. This scandalous truth reveals that our attempts to attain righteousness are futile and emphasizes the necessity of divine grace, showcasing that God's ways are vastly different from man's.
Scripture References: Romans 9:30-32

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Our Scandalous Gospel - Part 2
Bill Parker · Apr 24, 2016
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