S :
Romans 9:32-33New International Version (NIV)
32 Why not? Because they pursued it not by faith but as if it were by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone.
33 As it is written:
“See, I lay in Zion a stone that causes people to stumble
and a rock that makes them fall,
and the one who believes in him will never be put to shame.
O :
The way of salvation in Christ is so simple, easy and totally effective, so why is it such and offence. Why do people reject Christ so vehemently? Why do people fail to close with such a wonderful and free offer of life? This is the big question? Put in the terms which the quotation from Isaiah presents the problem – Why is Jesus a stone on which people stumble. The idea of Jesus as a stone is explained by Peter and Paul by revealing to us that he is the foundation stone of God's building. If we are prepared to be built on him as our foundation then we become God's building being built for eternal life. On the other hand if we will not accept Jesus as the foundation stone, then there is no other way of favour with God, and so Jesus becomes a stone of offence and stumbling. Paul explains in Corinthians that there is no other foundation than Christ and him crucified on which we can build and be saved. This is such an offence to people.
A :
People who believe and have Faith in Jesus :
I am prepared to be built on Jesus as our foundation and I am willing. I am the church and God building. I am willing to put down everything and Follow Jesus.
People who don't believe and have Faith in Jesus:
Some people will feel offended by Jesus because they think they are right or doing good. It is hard for people to humble ourselves. They could not take it that they cannot be saved without Jesus.
"Eh, Im Good what, I treat people good, Donate, Help people in need. Why am I wrong ?
I dont need Him. ?
"Eh, Im Good what, I treat people good, Donate, Help people in need. Why am I wrong ?
I dont need Him. ?
P :
Dear God,
Help me to build Your church in me. Let Your Holy Spirit dwells in me.
Thank You Father.
Thank You Jesus.
Thank You Holy Spirit.
In the name of Jesus,
Dear God,
Help me to build Your church in me. Let Your Holy Spirit dwells in me.
Thank You Father.
Thank You Jesus.
Thank You Holy Spirit.
In the name of Jesus,
Amen
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