This topic came up at our Vineyard prayer group this evening. St Paul and the other disciples 'gave offense' when they preached the gospel. Let's have a look at this word with its various meanings and context. The noun 'offense' comes from the Latin word offendere, which means 'strike against'. An 'offender' is someone who breaks a rule, either civil or criminal, and may be punished in a...
Giving Offense
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