THE TRUTH IS OFFENSIVE! BY STEVE FINNELL
Some believers in Christ honestly believe that that truth is so offensive that Christians should only proclaim that God is love. Example: Only preach and teach that God loves everyone. Simply repeat John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. (NKJV)
The problem is even John 3:16 offends most people.
Those who reject God's truth find part or all of it offensive.
GOD'S TRUTH THAT OFFENDS
1. Mark 16:16 "He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.(NKJV)
Mark 16:16 offends those who believe that water baptism is not essential for salvation.
2. John 16:23 "And in that day you will ask Me nothing. Most assuredly, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in My name He will give you.(NKJV)
John 16:23 offends those who want to pray to the Virgin Mary and other dead saints.
3. Titus 2:11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men.(NKJV)
Titus 2:11 offends those who believe God's grace is only offered to a predetermined select few.
4. Hebrews 6:4-6 For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted the heavenly gift, and have become partakers of the Holy Spirit, 5 and have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come, 6 if they fall away, to renew them again to repentance, since they crucify again for themselves the Son of God, and put Him to open shame. (NKJV)
Hebrews 6:4-6 offend those who believe in once in grace always in grace.
5. Deuteronomy 4:39 "Therefore know this day, and consider it in your heart, that the Lord Himself is God in heaven above and on the earth beneath; there is no other.(NKJV)
Deuteronomy 4:39 offends those who believe in polytheism.
There is one God. Men are not God nor can they become gods.
THE NEW COVENANT TERMS FOR PARDON.
1. Faith: John 3:16
2. Confession: Romans 10:9
3. Repentance: Acts 3:19
4. Water Baptism: Acts 2:38
The terms for pardon offend those who reject the terms.
GOD LOVES EVERYONE, HOWEVER, SALVATION IS CONDITIONAL.
GOD'S TRUTH THAT OFFENDS
1. Mark 16:16 "He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.(NKJV)
Mark 16:16 offends those who believe that water baptism is not essential for salvation.
2. John 16:23 "And in that day you will ask Me nothing. Most assuredly, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in My name He will give you.(NKJV)
John 16:23 offends those who want to pray to the Virgin Mary and other dead saints.
3. Titus 2:11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men.(NKJV)
Titus 2:11 offends those who believe God's grace is only offered to a predetermined select few.
4. Hebrews 6:4-6 For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted the heavenly gift, and have become partakers of the Holy Spirit, 5 and have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come, 6 if they fall away, to renew them again to repentance, since they crucify again for themselves the Son of God, and put Him to open shame. (NKJV)
Hebrews 6:4-6 offend those who believe in once in grace always in grace.
5. Deuteronomy 4:39 "Therefore know this day, and consider it in your heart, that the Lord Himself is God in heaven above and on the earth beneath; there is no other.(NKJV)
Deuteronomy 4:39 offends those who believe in polytheism.
There is one God. Men are not God nor can they become gods.
THE NEW COVENANT TERMS FOR PARDON.
1. Faith: John 3:16
2. Confession: Romans 10:9
3. Repentance: Acts 3:19
4. Water Baptism: Acts 2:38
The terms for pardon offend those who reject the terms.
GOD LOVES EVERYONE, HOWEVER, SALVATION IS CONDITIONAL.
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