A cross-less gospel is a powerless gospel. If we take the message of Christ crucified out of the gospel then we are left with an empty message that doe not have the power to change lives. Today many churches are preaching a powerless message because they don’t want to offend people with the truth of the gospel. At Light On A Hill Church our goal is not to appeal to as many people as possible, it is to preach the truth of the Word of God and the foundation of this truth is the gospel of Christ crucified.
So when we preach that Christ was crucified, the Jews are offended and the Gentiles say it’s all nonsense. But to those called by God to salvation, both Jews and Gentiles, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God. 1 Corinthians 1:23-24
And if Christ has not been raised, then all our preaching is useless, and your faith is useless. And we apostles would all be lying about God—for we have said that God raised Christ from the grave. But that can’t be true if there is no resurrection of the dead. And if there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ has not been raised. And if Christ has not been raised, then your faith is useless and you are still guilty of your sins. 1 Corinthians 15:14-17
They will act religious, but they will reject the power that could make them godly. Stay away from people like that! 2 Timothy 3:5
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17
For the word of God is alive and powerful. Hebrews 4:12
God has united you with Christ Jesus. For our benefit God made him to be wisdom itself. Christ made us right with God; he made us pure and holy, and he freed us from sin. Therefore, as the Scriptures say, “If you want to boast, boast only about the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 1:30-31
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