Never was there a message more comforting and soothing than salvation all of grace and all in Christ. Yet, never has there been a message so despised by the natural man. Why is this truth so offensive?
1. Total depravity offends man's pride. Every man thinks himself to be better than he is.
2. Electing grace offends man's freedom. Every man envisions himself as being the master of his own fate.
3. Redeeming grace offends man's self-worth. Every man thinks he can do something to merit God's favor.
4. Regenerating grace offends man's ability to choose. Every man supposes he can believe on Christ anytime he chooses.
5. Preservation of the saints offends man's self-preservation. Every man thinks he can keep himself safe without any help from anyone, even the Lord.