if Christians have to always ask for forgiveness and repent, then what was the point of Jesus death?

Question

isn't God who has the power of forgiviness, God already can forgive in the old testimony without no one getting killed or sacrificing himself. and bad people are not equal to good people.

and if people still have to repent and ask for forgiviness, then what was the point of jesus death?

FridayNig...
but that wrong believe, no one need to die so God can forgive. you didn't even answer my question deer.

Answer 1

What you want to know is why people still ask for forgiveness and repent, right?
Jesus died for ALL sins: the past, present and the future.
The word "repent" means to turn away from.
So when you sin, and you repent, it means to make a u-turn.
TRUE repentence means to never sin the same sin again.
However, we continue to sin the same sin over again.

If we were to not ask for forgiveness,
do you think you would have the heart of repentence?

That is why Christians ask for forgiveness and repent.

Answer 2

Lets look at the word repent; repent is derived from penitent. Penitent: is the thought process which helps us consider right from wrong. To repent is to realize your error, and the desire to correct or stop that action. Why repent? Human kind errors constantly intentionally and unintentionally. There are times we act or react without considering the full consequence of our actions. Recognizing our errors and correction of them is maturing. The other is self center and an unreal understanding of one's fellow human beings. For if there comes the day or time in a persons life of the latter unreal understanding-than true repentence will come with the forgiveness from God. God is a parent to mankind-as a parent he is loving-as a parent he hurts when we error-more so when we sin or error intentionally. As a parent he is not proud of our poor actions-as a parent-he wishes us the best-as a parent, he must let us mature and learn. As a parent he must let us make our choices-as a parent he gave us rules to follow. As a parent-when a child goes aray-he acknowledges them, yet stands away until they straigthen out. Once they become productive-he is there more than ever to re-inforce the right life for us to live-and aid with the understanding for us to live a full and productive life. How does a parent know when their child is honest-when they see repentance in word and more in action.

Answer 3

In the old testament there was a lot of fire and brimstone, thou shalt not. An eye for an eye. Jesus focused more on mercy. I've heard that an alcoholic is always an alcoholic, but has to live one day at a time with out falling back on the old ways. Christians are kinda in the same boat, we try to make it thru each day without slipping back into bad habits. It's not about saving my soul over and over every day, just expressing my regret for the small things I do that I know I shouldn't .

Answer 4

Jesus died and took on the sins of the world. Before his death on the cross it is my belief we were seperated from God. He reunited us with God the Father. A clean slate.

God also gave us the ability to chose. Some say we are sinful by nature. I tend to lean towards tempted by sin, therefore we are prone to making mistakes and when we ask for "genuine" forgiveness - given God's unlimitless willingness to forgive, we get another chance.

So, there was a point in Jesus's sacrifice.

Answer 5

In the Old Testament, offering an animal or food at an alter was done to obtain forgiveness.

We repent and ask forgiveness for transgressions we do throughout our lives. None of us is perfect.

The point of Jesus death was so when we ask forgiveness, we don't have to offer sacrifice as it's been given.

Answer 6

Just like if I gave you a gift, you would still have to take some action to receive it. Salvation through Jesus, is a gift that we may choose to accept or not. Even in the Old Testament, people had to continually ask God for forgiveness. The difference is that the sacrifices that they made were only temporary as only Jesus' sacrifice could permanently and completely cover our sins if we accept Him.

Answer 7

Jesus made the blood atonement for all mankind. He opened up the way for salvation. God knows that we can never be perfect, that we are going to sin. By his sacrifice, Jesus became the way to repentance and forgiveness. We are all still born with a sin nature, and we need to be forgiven for this. The flesh is sinful and desires to have control over us, and it does. In order for us to fellowship with God we must accept the atonement that Jesus made for us, that he died for our sins. God wants to fellowship with us, but he will not do so while we are in an unforgiven state because God cannot tolerate sin. therefore, we must be washed in the blood of Jesus (spiritually) in order for God to look past our sin nature. Forgiveness is not a license to sin----it is an opportunity for spiritual growth. God wants us to grow spiritually. The gospel is not about life on earth, but about life in the hereafter, which goes into eternity. Sin has no place in eternity; therefore, it must be dealt with now. the blood of Jesus does this.

Answer 8

By Jesus dying on the cross it opened the gates of Heaven and restored mans relationship to God. Just because you believe there is a God and Jesus redeemed us does not mean you go to heaven. The Devil believes that too. Jesus instituted the Sacrement of reconcliation (Confession) knowing full well our fallen nature

Answer 9

Daniel prayed three times a day. There is nothing wrong with consistent prayer and petition.

We are always sinning and need forgiveness. When we stop asking, we start drawing away from God.

Answer 10

The atonement of Christ on the cross obtained the grace of salvation for all men of all ages.

Faith in Christ and Baptism are required to receive it.

Contrition and and repentance for future, personal sins, are required to retain it.

Without the atonement of Christ on the cross, all of mankind would still be slaves to Satan, sin, and death, and heaven would still be off limits.