The offensive side of the Gospel
Nabwire Karen
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Hearing the whole Biblical doctrine about the uncomfortable truths about ourselves can be very hurting. This is especially so if the truth points out to sin that we might have found pleasure in.
The Pharisees & Sadducees of Jesus' day could not stomach the truth He was teaching because it exposed the darkness in their hearts. It is the same today in the permissive society we live in. We are living in the end times when so many people find the truth unpalatable.
The Lord Jesus Christ describes Himself as "the way, the truth & the life".
The Bible also says that the law was given through Moses but grace & truth came through Jesus Christ.
Truth is a person & His name is Jesus. It's possible to use the word truth synonymously with facts, reality, or experience. However, TRUTH is an absolute & objective concept describing something that can not change & will never change.
Those who hate the truth about sin prefer to
sit and listen to preachers & teachers who do not
rebuke sin & command people to repent.
Such people cannot accept Salvation or receive God's grace because they have turned down repentance & forgiveness.
The offensive truth according to the gospel in John 8 for all those who refuse to listen & believe the truth of the gospel is;
Jesus said, "Why can’t you understand what I am saying? It is because you are prevented from doing so!?For you are the children of your father the devil and you love to do the evil things he does. He was a murderer from the beginning and a hater of truth—there is not an iota of truth in him. When he lies, it is perfectly normal; for he is the father of liars.?And so when I tell the truth, you just naturally don’t believe it! Which of you can truthfully accuse me of one single sin? No one! And since I am telling you the truth, why don’t you believe me??Anyone whose Father is God listens gladly to the words of God. Since you don’t, it proves you aren’t his children.”
Before every person, there lies a wide and pleasant road
that seems right but ends in death.
The invitation is open today. You can be born into the family of God.
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3 年Grace and Truth came by Christ… got me thinking. His grace to bear the truth is sufficient. Truth sets free. He is the Tuth and He is the Word made flesh by whom all things are possible. I love scripture because it gives guidance for every situation. Thanks for sharing!