
Originally Posted by
Kenshiro
You see it is through this statement that the sin of man is forgiven. DO not complicate things.
With these verses it clearly shows that the purpose of Christ sacrifice was for the forgiveness of mans sins. It is because of Sin that christ has to suffer.
Its all over the bible. I have proofs and sources.
the Divininty of Christ is further elaborated - this portrays Christ higher power and authority over any other created beings in heaven.
Don't be duped by your pastor. You have explanations but its not biblical and you seemed to manufacture your own reasons with no proofs and sources.
That is why I invite you as a fellow believer to open your eyes to the false churches.
And where is the answer to my question? It's a simple question. If you're answer that Christ's crucifiction is for the benefit to mankind, then why should I listen to you or any pastor? I and everybody else is already "saved|. Why should I have to go to church if I am already saved because Jesus died on the cross for me? Do you see the flaw of your logic sir? I am saved already because Christ died on the cross for me, why should I listen to any pastor or even you? Your theory is very dangerous, because people will just say, "Oh, Christ died on the cross for me. I can enjoy my life. I can do whatever I want because Christ died for me." And please, do you even know the interpretations of the verses you quoted sir? Then let me quote some as well.
Even one of the criminals that was crucified along with Jesus was CONDEMNING his crucifiction: "And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us.
But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation?
And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss.(Luke 23:39-41)".
If your theory is correct, then you and every other "preacher" of the Bible don't have and will never have any right to preach, because we are already saved, even though we don't believe. As you say, Christ died for all mankind, believers and non-believers alike. Your theory eradicates the purpose of repentance, asking for forgiveness from God, being pious, and penitence. Who said I was duped? I could say the same thing to you sir. Since you "glorify" Jesus' crucifiction, then you are practically the same and in league with Judas, Caiaphas, the Pharisees, and all those who conspired to crucify God's beloved. As for me, I will still and will always prefer a Jesus Christ that isn't stuck on a cross, teaching me how to love God, rather than a Jesus Christ suffering for something he never did. Your portrayal of the Supreme Lord is that HE is the SUPREME SADIST, because he enjoys giving PAIN AND SUFFERING TO HIS OWN SON. Again, THE LAWS OF LOVE. IF YOU TRULY LOVE SOMEONE, YOU WOULD NOT STAND OR EVEN BEAR THE THOUGHT OF SOMEONE YOU LOVE GO THROUGH EXTREME SUFFERING. As the saying goes, "God is Love."
Trying saying to any father here, "Dear sir, here's an offering that would please you: the blood of your Son." See if he would be happy. Since we are made in God's image, imagine his reaction to seeing his beloved Son crucified. You don't have to be a Bible scholar to understand the relationship between a Father and his Son. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if God has rejected the world altogether because a majority of its people glorify his Son's crucifiction.
Now the question comes, If Jesus' crucifiction was not "good", why did God allow it? God gives each and every one of us FREEDOM. This includes the freedom to ACCEPT or REJECT his Son. Can you tell me of any other worse rejection of God's beloved Son other than crucifying him? Which is worse, actually listening and applying Jesus' FIRST and FOREMOST COMMANDMENT to your daily life or glorifying the Supreme Lord's Son being crucified?
And please, ANSWER ME DIRECTLY. No more beating around the bush. ANSWER DIRECTLY if you truly feel that Christ's crucifiction is "for the good of all". Then, if you're answer is thus, you would have to agree with what I have posted.