[stuartcr]

I believe that if we really do have free-will, it is either the punishment for original sin, or the sin itself.

[fortheDeclaration]

I believe that if we really do have free-will, it is either the punishment for original sin, or the sin itself.

Adam had free will when he was first created, so how could it be a 'sin' or the result of a sin.

It is a gift of a loving God. It is sin that enslaves us and Christ who frees us!

[CCWoody]

I believe that if we really do have free-will, it is either the punishment for original sin, or the sin itself.

It is possible that you hang around these threads with us because, despite our differences on doctrine, you recognize that we have the bread of life which you desperately need?

John 3:36 "He who believes in the Son has everlasting life; and he who does not believe the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him."

John 5:24 "Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life."

John 6:27 "Do not labor for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to everlasting life, which the Son of Man will give you, because God the Father has set His seal on Him."

I know that you have heard the gospel. The tomb is empty. The living God is risen and holds the keys of Hades and Death. Are you inscribed into the palms of His hands?