Posted on 07/14/2011 5:36:29 PM PDT by wmfights
The Cross was Judgment.
The Cross is mercy.
Your reply appears to be related to a completely different thread.
In what way do your questions relate to the topic of this thread?
Only a sinless man could pay for another’s sin. - That is the premise of the entire Bible.
Only one has ever led a sinless life; that is what God’s word says.
“how can one man pay for the sins of another?
Not with money
but with prayer as I posted. It is related to this thread.
Do you ever pray for your enemies?
Christ tells us to do that.
You clearly do not understand the topic of this thread.
Now I do not mean to equate the tactics of the Christians to those of radical Islam, but when these two faiths are convinced they are the exclusive repositories of the Truth, there will be trouble.
Fortunately there are others, such as Jews, Hindus, Buddhists and others who, for the most part, are able to live and let live.
You clearly do not understand her posts. She is right on topic and correct as well. That means you don't fully understand the topic of this thread.
And of course I believe that Christianity is the truth and through Jesus is the only way to God. What would be the point of believing in something you weren't totally convinced about? Why would I even think, oh maybe I'm wrong? Because I am convinced, persuaded beyond a shadow of a doubt. Why? Because I have met Jesus on a personal level. It's not just what I believe, it's what I've experienced. People that say they are born again(not every Christian has been, some are Christian in name only), that's what they are talking about. An actually spiritual phenomena, where your whole life is changed in an instant and it's usually so profound, there is nothing else like it.
I was not always a believing Christian. I use to believe any road lead to God. Now I know that isn't true. But, it took that experience to change my mind. Because I tried Buddhism and TM and messed around with the occult. But, those things always left me feeling a bit empty, like something just wasn't right. Off kilter, a bit out of whack. I was still the same, had the same problems, nothing really changed, ect. Gave my life to Jesus one day(long story) my gosh, it was like being struck by lighting(only in a good way) Everything seemed brand new, I felt light, I felt clean, I felt like I was brand new. I felt utter joy and felt complete unconditional love, like I was walking on clouds. I was like that for 6 months after this happened. It didn't mean that everything was going to be perfect, or I was going to be perfect, but, the impact was profound. I was changed in an instant, and I never looked back. There is not even a close comparison.
Your post writes of Christianity as though it is a religion independent of God. If one thinks Christian theology independently of God, then it isn’t Christianity.
God is personally involved with every believer in this Church Age. That is not the situation with other religions.
Only a catholic could be far enough from Christ to believe that praying for someone is equivalent to paying for their sin.
Throwing insults is a sure sign of a losing argument.
I honestly wouldn't expect someone separated from the teaching authority of the Church to understand this principle at first blush. Tell me... what is a martyr?
>> “Throwing insults...” <<
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I was responding to your insult IYR.
I wasn’t trying to be insulting in that post to you. What does that say, then, of your intent to Salvation?
I was also responding to Sal’s insulting, irrelevant post, remember?
Please point to the offending post. I don’t see it.
Can we get back on topic, please? What is a martyr?
>> “What is a martyr?” <<
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One who is assassinated for his beliefs.
Unrelated to the question. Let’s get on topic
I was insulting?
Where?
please do not make your posts about me — !!
Great post.
“””HOW CAN ONE MAN PAY FOR THE SINS OF ANOTHER?”””
There are many professing Christians who deny original sin. “How can I be held accountable for the sin of one man?” they will ask.
Yet they are willing to accept the righteousness of one man. Or perhaps they really don’t get the imputation of Christ’s righteousness.
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