“When
the offense of the Cross ceases, when the rage of the enemies of the
Cross abates, when everything is quiet, it is a sign that the devil is
the door-keeper of the Church and that the pure doctrine of God's Word
has been lost.”
― Martin Luther, Commentary on the Epistle to the Galatians
Paul said, "If I still preach circumcision why am I still being
persecuted? In that case the offense of the cross has been removed."
Paul is saying if I was still preaching the law why would people
persecute me? There is no offense in the law or rules or standards of
conduct. When the church stops preaching the cross stops preaching the
gospel the devil moves into the church and the word of God is lost.
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