The Offensive Exclusiveness of the Cross of Christ

Summary

The sermon emphasizes the exclusive and offensive nature of salvation through the cross of Jesus Christ alone, rejecting any addition of works or human effort. It stresses that no one can come to God except the Father draws them, and faith is a gift from God, not a human achievement. The preacher warns against adding anything to Christ's finished work, highlighting the liberty and assurance found in salvation by grace alone. The message calls believers to glory only in Christ and His cross, acknowledging that this truth often causes offense even among professing Christians.