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To: jo kus
Clearly, WE WILL be scrutinized based on what we have done. Those found unworthy will be cast out.

Well, I thought you believed that Christ died for your sins. Didn't He die for all of them?

Yes we will all stand before the judgment seat but our Judge is our Lord Jesus. Judgment by George Eldon Ladd

6,717 posted on 09/19/2007 3:45:15 PM PDT by HarleyD
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To: HarleyD
Well, I thought you believed that Christ died for your sins. Didn't He die for all of them?

Yes, and as long as I ask for forgiveness of my sins, His blood covers them. Certainly not my future sins! How can I ask for forgiveness of something I have not yet done?

Since Christ died for ALL men, EVERY ONE OF THEM, yet, all men aren't saved, what determines who goes to heaven and who doesn't? Repentance. Once I repent of sin because of God's grace, I am forgiven. Until that point, I am not forgiven. Christ expiation is only effective for those who ask for it. Otherwise, you imply that Christ's death was not as effective as Adam's first sin. As Romans 5 states, Christ's death was MORE EFFECTIVE than Adam's sin. Adam's sin universally effected mankind. Thus, Christ's death is expiation for ALL men who turn to Him in repentance. His expiation is freely offered to all men, but only conditionally given, based on a faith that includes repentance.

Regards

6,755 posted on 09/20/2007 6:16:04 AM PDT by jo kus
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