What does man find objectionable about the gospel? Everything! Think of John 3:16. “For God,” and some object to the idea that God even exists. “So loved the world,” and they object to Him loving all, even the worst. “That He gave,” and they are offended that they cannot contribute something of merit. “His only begotten Son,” and they do not like the exclusivity of the One Way. “That whosoever,” and they ask, “Do you mean mass murderers can pray and have a lifetime of sin wiped out?” “Believes on Him,” and they stumble at its simplicity. “There must be more,” they say. “Should not perish,” and they deny that they are so bad as to deserve such a fate. “But have,” and they call it presumption to say you know you are saved. “No one can know,” they opine, in flat contradiction to Scripture. “Everlasting,” but no, they argue, “It must be possible to lose it, or else one would live like the devil.” “Life,” not religion or rules, but life as a gift! Thank God for His convincing Spirit! —J.B.N.
Today’s Reading: 1 Chronicles 16-18 Memorize: Hosea 13:14