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NASB | 1 Corinthians 1:23 but we preach Christ crucified, to Jews a stumbling block and to Gentiles foolishness, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 1:23 but we preach Christ crucified, [a message which is] to Jews a stumbling block [that provokes their opposition], and to Gentiles foolishness [just utter nonsense], |
Subject: The Offence of the Cross |
Bible Note: "Of all the doctrines of the Bible, none is so offensive to human nature as the doctrine of God's sovereignty." --J. C. Ryle What does the Bible say? 1 Corinthians 1:23 We preach Christ (the Messiah) crucified, [preaching which] to the Jews is a scandal and an offensive stumbling block [that springs a snare or trap], and to the Gentiles it is absurd and utterly unphilosophical nonsense. 1 Cor 1:23 But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness; 1 Peter 2 6 Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded. 7 Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner, 8 And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed. Gal 5:11 And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution? then is the offence of the cross ceased. Rom 9:33 As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. What is it in the Bible that man hates? The Cross - Christ crucified. Because we have to acknowledge that we are sinners, we have to acknowledge that we are lost, and that only by Jesus' death can we be saved, only by taking that cross as our own, and laying down our life to Him, and man violently rebels against that. |
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