i'm not trying to be ignorant here. i grew up as a catholic, became "saved" as a pentacost and now question so much of what i was taught. this is just one of the many questions that are swarming in my head....
i'm curious to see what opinions people have about this
2006-07-12 06:01:23 · 17 answers · asked by Lady D 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Jesus paid the price for our sins so that we shall have eternal life. If you "saved" yourself, then Jesus dying on the cross was in vain. If you can save yourself, why did Jesus die on the cross to save you? Didn't you mock Jesus when you "saved" yourself....if you really can?
2006-07-12 06:08:23 · answer #1 · answered by thematrixhazu36 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, Jesus was here to save us.
But from a Muslims point of view. He was not crucifix.
God would never let a Holy messenger be tormented in such a way.
So he will return to testify against the Christians. Who have dragged the religion he tried to spread through the dirt. And changed the bible so many times that every second bible contradicts the one before it.
He did not die for our sins. That is why Christians are so horrible today. They believe he took all blame for their sins that now they can do whatever they like. Everyone will be accountable for their own sins when the DAY comes. A mother can not take the burden of her child and put it on her load, because each man is accountable for his own life.
2006-07-12 07:54:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
He died so that you can be forgiving of your sins and not face the penalty of sin if you ask for forgivness.
Sin will always be in this world until Jesus returns a second and rid the universe of it.
All humanity is now involved in a great controversy between Christ and Satan regarding the character of God, His law, and His sovereignty over the universe. This conflict originated in heaven when a created being, endowed with freedom of choice, in self-exaltation became Satan, God's adversary, and led into rebellion a portion of the angels. He introduced the spirit of rebellion into this world when he led Adam and Eve into sin. This human sin resulted in the distortion of the image of God in humanity, the disordering of the created world, and its eventual devastation at the time of the worldwide flood. Observed by the whole creation, this world became the arena of the universal conflict, out of which the God of love will ultimately be vindicated. To assist His people in this controversy, Christ sends the Holy Spirit and the loyal angels to guide, protect, and sustain them in the way of salvation. (Rev. 12:4-9; Isa. 14:12-14; Eze. 28:12-18; Gen. 3; Rom. 1:19-32; 5:12-21; 8:19-22; Gen. 6-8; 2 Peter 3:6; 1 Cor. 4:9; Heb. 1:14.)
2006-07-12 06:07:48 · answer #3 · answered by Damian 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Jesus died for my sins. This means that on Judgment Day when God asks me about my sins, Jesus will step up and say, "I got this one, Dad. I already paid the price for her. She doesn't have to spend an eternity in the lake of fire becuase my blood has washed her free."
Sin is a lack of God. Just like darkness is the lack of light. Sin cannot live where God is. But wherever God is not, there is sin. If you have God in your heart and you try to follow Him in the best way you can, then you will not sin as much as you did before. In order to be "sin-free" in the eyes of the Father, you have to be saved and accept what Jesus did. It is then (and you have to ask for forgiveness of your sins and repent of them) that the Father no long sees the sins that you have committed. It's as though you were in a courtroom, just handed down the sentence for being guilty of sins, and Jesus walks in to take your place. But He doesn't take the place for the people that don't know Him or refuse to know Him. That's why there is sin in the world.
2006-07-12 06:05:16 · answer #4 · answered by Meg 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sin started when Adam ate from the tree of knowledge as God told him not to. That was the fall of man. Sin will be in the world until Jesus returns and defeats the devil and throws him into the pit and regenerates the world. When it says Jesus died for our sins. It means for people who believe in Him and accept that He is the Son of God. Then repent (turn from) their sins. Does that mean they will not sin again? Of course not. As long as we are flesh we will continue to sin, but God will know if you are really trying to turn from your sin. Your move away from catholic was a good one in my opinion. Please e-mail me if you have anymore questions. If you have questions it is still a good thing, but try to find the answers to them. He died for the sins of all, but only those who believe and repent will be wiped away. So all those who don't make His death in vain.
2006-07-12 06:29:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
He did not die in vain. He would have died for even just one person. He loves them that much. Some will choose to follow Him and some will choose not to. Nothing done for the good is ever done in vain.Christ fell on the Way of the Cross to demonstrate to us that we will fall and we should get back up and continue the struggle.
Peace of Christ,
Debra
2006-07-12 06:05:45 · answer #6 · answered by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sin still exists because of our human nature. We were born with a sin-curse upon us because of Adam and Eve's disobedience. Since we have to come to the realization that we are sinners until we accept God's plan of salvation in our lives, the potential for sin will exist. It's also an issue of free will. If God didn't give us free will to love and worship Him, then all our knowledge, emotions, and actions would be "robotic" to say the least! His love is unconditional, so to prove that our love for Him is unconditional, we had to be given the task of being responsible for ourselves through maintaining free will relationships with Him through faith and obedience and true love. We are not to offer ourselves in God's service "with lipservice as menpleasers." In other words, we are to give ourselves to him in all genuineness and honesty.
2006-07-12 06:13:41 · answer #7 · answered by bigvol662004 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Jesus didn't die in vain because no one has to go to hell unless they choose to spend eternity separated from God. Jesus didn't die to cure us of sin. He gave his life so that when we commit a sin against God we don't have to pay the price (which we can't) and go to hell. There's a price for everything and no ordinary human could pay the price for his/her own sins.
2006-07-12 06:12:23 · answer #8 · answered by crystalonyx3 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When Jesus died for our sins, it included all that had been committed before, and all that would be committed in the future. Time is of no consequence to God.
2006-07-12 06:05:21 · answer #9 · answered by Shawn S 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, he died so that our sins could be forgiven. So we could go to heaven. It's like a renewal of faith; he was renewing the faith of the world. Now, if you confess and ask for forgiveness, the sins are forgiven, washed away... because of what he did.
2006-07-12 06:06:43 · answer #10 · answered by Melted_Wings 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋