That don't wana stop saying "you are sinful"? I know I am sinful, every person that can think for themselve is sinful.That why I pray to God to help guide and assist me.
Do you (christians) think you are sinless becoz "JESUS DIED FOR US/YOU"? On the contrary. you still commit sin everyday.
That's why Jesus' sacrifice don't make sense. And please don't bring up the churches definitions about sin, I know them all.
And please don't report this coz this question is asked with all ernest and truth.
2006-11-14 01:58:11 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Our sins are only judged by god no man has any right to judge you.
2006-11-14 02:11:11 · answer #1 · answered by Sherzade 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I apologize for the Christians who judge you. This is wrong, and condemned by the Bible. They should worry about their own sins first and foremost.
Jesus's sacrifice DOES make sense. Here's why. Jesus did not die so that we could become sinless automatically. Of course we sin every day. We're human.
You are confused because the Protestant view is confusing you. Many believe that after you have accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, it doesn't matter if you sin. They don't think you can loose your salvation. That is absolutely false, unbiblical, and dangerous to believe. Hundreds of places in the Bible speak of so-called "saved" Christians being warned to be careful not to LOOSE their salvation. Sin is a terrible thing that separates us from God.
The Catholic Church teaches that Jesus's sacrifice made it possible for us to get to heaven because of Adam's sin. Before Jesus died, any person who was not bad enough to go to hell went to a place called Abraham's bosom, or limbo. It was a place of no suffering, but it was not heaven because God was not there. After Jesus opened the gates of heaven, those souls in limbo went to heaven. Now, we can get to heaven if we follow God's will for us and have faith and do good works through His grace.
I hope this helps.
Thank you for your honest question.
God Bless you!
2006-11-14 08:37:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm Christian, and I think it's a bit rude when people tell everyone that they're sinful because of this, that, or the other thing.
I do not believe I am sinless. I believe we are all born with sin.
I believe that Jesus's sacrifice opened the gates of heaven to us, which had been closed since Adam and Eve sinned.
I think you asked a very good question, and I see no reason to report it.
2006-11-14 02:04:24 · answer #3 · answered by musicgirl31♫ 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I will not report you, for it is a serious question asked in earnest. I have seen this, too, and have come up with a couple of ideas on the subject. One is that you find this hypocrisy mostly in Catholics, not ordinary Christians. It is the Catholics, the "Stiff- Necked", as the Bible calls them, who think themselves "Holier Than Thou." I have learned to ignore these people, but not before smirking maliciously at them. They really do, as you say, think they are sinless, and that Jesus will forgive them, and He will, by the dogma of the church. But they have to repent first, which they seldom do, so they will NOT be forgiven, and the sins will add up.
The Sacrifice makes sense in that one will be forgiven if he shall repent of his sins, invites Jesus into his heart and life, and tries not to consciously commit that same sins again. Jesus realizes that we are prone to mistake, and may commit a certain sin time and time again, but genuine repentance earns His forgiveness.
True Christians have allowed Christ inside and are relatively more peaceful and forgiving than Catholics, who are trained to fear their God instead of loving Him. And Poo Poo, as we know, rolls downhill, and Catholics generate a whole lot of Poo Poo.
Have a nice Day!
Bless you!
2006-11-14 02:22:54 · answer #4 · answered by The Mystic One 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, you can at least understand that back in the day Adam and Eve sinned and all so, since then they had to sacrifice animals to atone for their sins. Jesus death - if you believe nothing else - evened the scales so to say. Since it was a perfect man (Adam) who brought sin into the world, then only a perfect man (Jesus)could take it away. So since Jesus' sacrifice was an offering to God for our sins, we don't have to sacrifice animals anymore. We still sin, just like back in the day. Even though they sacrificed animals to atone for their sins, they still had to do it on a regular basis because they were continually sinning. We don't have to do anything like that anymore because JC's sacrifice for us was for all time. But still, to attain that forgiveness, you have to believe in the sacrifice of JC and ask for forgiveness (like when you pray) You are completely correct in saying that we are all sinful. We are. It's practically built into us because of our ancestors - but that doesn't mean that we shouldn't try to be the best we can and fight against our tendencies.
2006-11-14 02:12:59 · answer #5 · answered by CHRISTINA 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
After I ask Jesus to forgive me I believe I am sinless, until the next time I sin.
Then I need to ask again (also ask to be changed).
If the sacrifice of Jesus was only good for one time for each person, than no one who lived for more than a few days would probably make it to Heaven, because of sinning again.
God is merciful and does not want us to perish. If we are faithful to keep asking He will keep forgiving.
2006-11-14 02:15:48 · answer #6 · answered by tim 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps if you understood that Jesus became the perfect substitutionary sacrifice for our sins. That is, when we do sin, God forgives us on the basis of Jesus' perfect sacrifice. We have now an "advocate" with God, a person (Jesus, the man-God in the heavens) who pleads our case before God's throne of judgment. We are forgiven not the basis of our good works, but on the basis of His death and resurrection.
"God is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness".
But just an understanding of our sinfulness (like you say you have) is not enough to grant us forgiveness. We have to understanding the role Jesus played in bringing salvation to us...
If you want please email me and I will be glad to try to explain more!
2006-11-14 02:16:44 · answer #7 · answered by happy pilgrim 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Dear Young Lady,
All,(that means everybody, including me.), have sinned, and fallen short of the glory of God. But The Gift of God is Eternal Life through the Blood of Jesus Christ. No one,(me included.), can say he/she has not, or does not sin. But in Christ we are Justified,(that means we are made as if we never sinned.).
Some of us lack tact at times. But Jesus doesn't work for us, we work for Him. So regardless how some of us may treat you from time to time, GOD LOVES YOU ! HE REALLY DOES ! He wants you to have a relationship with Him.
Be Blessed in Jesus Christ!
Minister
2006-11-14 02:11:27 · answer #8 · answered by Minister 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Some Christians feel compelled to point out the wrong others do instead of focusing on their own sins. My thought would be if you do not lead by example and demonstrate tolerance and pluck the weeds out of your own garden before you start trying to landscape your neighbors yard, then you are not really Christian. Or you need to re evaluate what you say, in the very least.
2006-11-14 02:03:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I am a Christian - born again.
I am a sinner, and fall short of the glory of God.
Yet, Christ died for me and paid my eternal price for my sins, so that I can live in fellowship with Him.
For this I am eternally grateful, and compelled by love through the grace of Christ to be obedient and faithful...in good times and in adversity.
I often remind myself that I have no idea how disgustingly deep the ramifications of sin extends in the consequenses of my life. Conversely, I also cannot fathom how glorious and majestic fellowship in the presence of God will be like.
Of all of God's creatures, I am called one of His children! He will give me tasks and missions, as He does now! I, and many others, are lifted to an extremely honorable place...but not through our own actions, but by what Christ did for us. By reminding myself that I am still insignificant dust as a result of sin, that is apart from Christ, I remain humbled...humbled throughout eternity I suppose.
2006-11-14 02:09:35 · answer #10 · answered by BowtiePasta 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
You are right, we are all sinners.... Rom 3:23. The difference is this: when a person excepts CHRIST as their savior, their spirit is reborn as the SPIRIT of GOD now indwells them. They now have a desire to live for and please GOD. GOD changes them from the inside out. There is such peace and hope in such a person now.... its indescribable. However CHRISTIANS still have to contend with the fallen nature and are still prone to sin.
When a CHRISTIAN sins, because GOD has renewed their spirit, they are remorseful and repentive. And in return GOD forgives them because they have excepted JESUS as savior, the one who atoned for the sin of the world
JN 3:16. Please feel free to email me if you have further questions... I don't have much time to elaborate right now. And remember, JESUS LOVES YOU you are the apple of his eye!
~GODBLESS YOU AND LEAD YOU INTO ALL TRUTH~
2006-11-14 02:27:06 · answer #11 · answered by wordman 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋