The Offense of the Cross

March 30, 2025

Pastor Terry Brosius

Purpose Statement: The most basic thing in Christianity is the Cross. One day a savior is coming. Jesus died for our sins. Our salvation depends on what he did for us. He did it on an Old Rugged Cross. Paul says a lot in Galatians 5:11. Paul says, “Brothers and sisters, if I am still preaching circumcision, why am I still being persecuted? In that case the offense of the cross has been abolished.” That tells me that something in Paul’s day and in our world today, that the Cross is offensive. People are offended by the crucifixion. To us, as Christians that’s the greatest news. What is it about the cross that is offensive? (Matthew 27:24). Why did Pilate wash his hands of the innocence of Jesus being crucified?