Your question, What is it about the gospel message that divides people? I’d like to address the question of why Christians divide themselves based on their interpretations of scripture. Some individuals believe that once a person is saved, they must adhere to the Law. Conversely, others argue that salvation is a gift from God, not a consequence of following the Law. While both perspectives have some validity, the issue lies in their limited understanding. God is not the author of confusion. They fail to seek divine guidance to comprehend the apparent contradiction between their beliefs. By not seeking the truth from the Lord we see churches splitting and forming another denomination of their own to support what they believe. I said both views have an element of truth. Let’s see how that is. By God’s grace he sent he Son that whosoever believes in him shall be saved. It is by Faith we are saved. But it doesn’t end there. God puts his Holy Spirit within us that we may walk in his will. Keeping his commandments. For what was impossible for us to do, the Holy Spirit gives us power from the Lord to fulfill the law by just one fruit of the Holy Spirit and that is Love. These are the fruits we receive that we may walk in his Spirit. Galatians 5:22 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.” Here are some examples of how we walk in his Spirit. The law prohibits bearing false witness. If the love of God resides within you, it prevents you from doing so, as it is a manifestation of His love. The law says you shall not kill. If the love of God resides within you, it prevents you from doing so, as it is a manifestation of His love. The law says you shall not commit adultery. If the love of God resides within you, it prevents you from doing so, as it is a manifestation of His love. see comment for the conclusion)