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To: kosta50; MarkBsnr

It makes no difference if the Reformed sin or not. That's the point. Their sins are already paid for. No matter what they do, it's what was predestined and nothing could change it even if they had free will, which they don't. [Reformed theology 101]

Of course it makes a difference, it just doesn't AFFECT salvation. The difference is that harm is done to others, and ourselves. And, we will likely suffer earthly discipline, as we discussed earlier, for our sins. Since that discipline can take any form, I am FURTHER motivated to not sin. It IS a difference.

7,121 posted on 09/24/2007 10:00:23 PM PDT by Forest Keeper (It is a joy to me to know that God had my number, before He created numbers.)

To: Forest Keeper

Well, plus, in heaven you get a back row seat behind a column.

7,122 posted on 09/24/2007 10:48:00 PM PDT by D-fendr (Deus non alligatur sacramentis sed nos alligamur.)

To: Forest Keeper

I am really fascinated by this belief in temporal punishment. Does it have Scriptural support?

Can you provide examples?

7,135 posted on 09/25/2007 5:56:20 AM PDT by MarkBsnr (V. Angelus Domini nuntiavit Mariae. R. Et concepit de Spiritu Sancto.)

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