[The Ghost of FReepers Past]

But why do they need to accept Christ if not for forgiveness of sins? There are no "good people." There are only sinners condemned to hell for their sins. Some sinners are worse than others. Some people have a form of righteousness, having the laws of God written on their hearts. But none are sinless. That's why they need Christ -- without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins. Without Christ they stand condemned, not for disbelief, but for sins.

You know -- LOL! -- we are not saying anything that different. My point is that God still hates sin -- deeds still matter to Him. If belief were all that mattered then He sure went to a lot of unnecessary suffering to redeem our condemned souls. PAYMENT had to be made for our sins. Christ did not abolish the law and it's just sentence -- He fulfilled its requirement. Paid in Full!!!! Only for those who receive it (that's where we agree). Those who reject Him still stand condemned for their sins -- a just condemnation, for all have sinned.

[AZConcervative]

I agree. I think the Lord loves these types of discussions. He just wants to be talked about. I have a feeling you and I may be able to ask Him ourselves one day. God Bless.