Christians had not existed at that time. Then who did he sacrify himself for?
2007-03-10 17:22:13 · 11 answers · asked by halo 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
That's part of the CRAP that Paul made up (as he went along...)
2007-03-10 17:27:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
For everyone who ever lived, for everyone who will ever live, and for everything that will ever exist. Jesus sacrificed himself for the entire creation.
A few denominations known as "Calvinist" believe that Jesus only died for the Christians. But that is a very, very small minority. The vast majority of Christians maintain (along with the Bible) that Jesus died for all human beings.
2007-03-11 01:28:57 · answer #2 · answered by NONAME 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Everyone. He is God's answer to the problem of sin, of which we are born into. Jesus died for all of mankind - but you get to decide if you will accept this gift or not.
Your question sounds more like an 'I gotcha' than an honest question though. If it is an 'I gotcha', you probably could have spent a little more time, you know, with pencil and paper.
2007-03-11 01:31:06 · answer #3 · answered by super Bobo 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It was all part of God's plan to send His son to earth to tell people about God so they could be saved. It was also God's plan for Jesus to die on the cross for our sins.
2007-03-11 01:25:44 · answer #4 · answered by Josh D 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
He calls them the people that believe in Him. Luke 8: 12 is one example. Therefore, it is for everyone, as long as they believe. It is not just be his grace.
2007-03-11 01:26:21 · answer #5 · answered by moonman 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Mat 26:27 Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying"Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins."
2007-03-11 01:42:19 · answer #6 · answered by Freedom 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Sons of Adam(daughters too of course) ,past ,present and future.Any one can accept that gift for free.Accept it or reject it ,it is up to you.
2007-03-11 01:27:40 · answer #7 · answered by AngelsFan 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He is the lamb who takes away the sin of the world.
That means all people.
No one goes to hell for sin. People choose hell by refusing Christ.
2007-03-11 01:25:03 · answer #8 · answered by Lover of God 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋
He didn't sacrifice himself for anyone, he was arrested.
2007-03-11 01:25:52 · answer #9 · answered by GonzoPutty 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
foe everyones.
2007-03-11 01:24:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋