IF it did, we wouldn't need Christ, would we?
"IF it did, we wouldn't need Christ, would we?"
Confession means something only because Christ instituted it - AFTER the resurrection. Now, why would Christ give the Apostles the authority to forgive sins (John's Gospel) AFTER the resurrection if all was "done" on the cross? And why does Christ continuously intercede for us (Romans 8, and twice in Hebrews) if all is "done"?
What is done is what we call objective redemption. Christ's sacrifice is sufficient for all men of all ages. However, what we call subjective redemption is not done. This is the application of Christ's work to our own personal life. Or do you say that all people will go to heaven? Isn't it painfully obvious that some people will reject Christ, and thus NOT be saved, despite Christ's work?
Christ's work is NOT done, as God desires all men to be saved. Christ continually intercedes for us. His work is done ONLY after the Father subjects all things to Christ, including death. (I forget the verse, sorry. I'll look it up if you want later).
Regards
Why that is the silliest remark I've ever heard..Confession according to the standard of Christ's Church,the Catholic Church erases SIN and DRAWS one even closer to Christ!
He ,Himself made this a Sacrament. one which all Catholics are reqiured to do before ever receiveing the Communion.
How strange ,how could saying sorry to Jesus in confession ever take one awy from Him,when the priest is His Apostle.