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Question

So, just for the sake of this question, let's just say that God DOES, for a fact, exist. (Hypothetically) We, as humans, sin...yes? Established? Okay, now if we agree on this, I must bring up a question that has been bothering me for quite some time now:

Why is it that Humans are taught to REPENT, when we did not ask to be created? God created us as an experiment?? How is this justified by any means?

And no, I do not mean to be rude to anyone, and I apologize now if I have offended anyone, but I am only trying to better understand...if that's even possible.

Answer 1

Sure.

Some experiment.

No two persons alike.

DNA and fingerprints.

Repentance is a change of mind not a license to sin. Perfection is maturity or full age in His Word. We are to produce fruit and glorify Christ.

Wayne Murray

Answer 2

You're not being rude at all and I think you ask a fair question. Let me see if I can help.

See we weren't exactly CREATED. The only humans truly created were Adam & Eve. After they sinned they blew it for all of their offspring to come. This is why we are all now born in sin (Romans 5:12). Now, knowing this, God was loving enough to immediately put into motion the means by which some day we could be set free from that sin. That purpose is the reason Jesus came to earth and died for us. It was in fulfillment of Gen. 3:15. The reason we have to "repent" and "turn around" as Jesus said, is so that we can be worthy of Jesus sacrifice.

Does that help?

Answer 3

Sure, no offense. Before there was ever an earth there was God, and us (as spirits - including Jesus and Satan). God proposed creating an earth, sending us here to get bodies and experience. We were also told there would be death and sin. We were also told a savior would be provided who would die to 1) redeem us from death 2) provide the opportunity for us to repent and thereby have our sins forgiven (otherwise we will be punished for our own sins, not fun).

Satan and 1/3 of the spirits did not like God's plan and rebelled, so they were kicked out and came to earth without ever getting a body. The rest (you, me, everyone) accepted this plan.

The justfication was that we had progressed as far as we could without a body and mortal experience and that although there is sin and death, there is also a way to overcome both. So why can't we remember this? Because this life is a test and we must walk by faith. Cheers.

Answer 4

God does exist. We did not ask to be born. We are required to repent and accept Jesus Christ as our savior...He alone provided the way of escape from eternal damnation...these are facts.

I do not believe that we were an "experiment"...but the Bible records that God was grieved that he had created man...then it started raining really bad....

Wheather we understand all of the whys and why nots, we all have to make a choice. Some things many seem harsh and unfair..but this is our situation and depending on our choices we can by God's infinite love and mercy have a very happy ending or a very horrible one.

Answer 5

Thankfully, we do not need to be hypothetical. God does exist , men do sin, and we do need to repent.

But the questions you raise are not easily answered. We are created in God's image, not having a choice about the matter (as far as we know), as you say.

Your question could be said this way: "Hey, this is all God's fault, not ours! so why do we have to repent??"

As we learn who God is, as we realize the devastation that sin has caused in our world, as we learn about the incredible opportunity we have for peace and love and eternal life through Jesus Christ (all of these things come from an understanding of the bible), we begin to see our place in this creation and that He indeed is God the creator and we are but creatures and that He knows best.

He loves us very much and He wants us to come into a right relationship with Him. This is done through confession, repentance, faith, etc. He knows what is best for us and He wants what is best for us!! His call to us to repent is a call of life, of blessing! It is not a call to make us miserable!!

God bless

Answer 6

I'm not sure I follow... how does repentence for sins have anything to do with how we didn't have any say in our being created? Are you saying that because we were created against our will (which might not have existed before creation, depending on your beliefs about the soul), we don't have to be good people?

(Trying to get clarification here, not start a fight. This could be very interesting)

Answer 7

"We, as humans, sin...yes?"

We humans, sin...NO!

The entire concept of sin is a means by which one group can control another. Sin, in and of itself, does not exist. It is simply a matter of action and reaction. Cause and effect. Consequently, you do not need to repent. You need to change your action to create a more beneficial result for all concerned. Including you!

Answer 8

We were created with FREE WILL and we were created PERFECT. (not all christians agree with this)

So what happens is at a time when you can be accountable for your actions you deliberately disobey God. (aka sin) Humans are taught to REPENT, only if they desire to FOLLOW God's will for their life.

So you are taught to repent because you deliberately did something against the Will of God. But only those who desire to have God's will in their life need to repent.

Answer 9

No, we didn't ask to be created..that's true.

Here's the thing: God didn't give us a choice in that, but He did give us a choice in everything else. He gives us the choice of where to live, what to wear, what kind of car to drive, who we marry, if we even get married--he gives us a choice for EVERYTHING including whether we believe in him and if we repent or not.

My point being: No, we didn't ask to be created but at least God gives us choices in everything else. Correct?

Answer 10

I'm not sure I understand your question but as much as I understand, my answer is I don't know. But this is a good reason to add to my Reasons-I-Don't-Believe-In-God list.