(November 14, 2019 at 11:05 am)Mister Agenda Wrote:(November 12, 2019 at 1:44 am)ronedee Wrote: ....for the causal layman, those lacking understanding, or even interest:
The curse of death for sin: Gen 2:17 "…but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die.” KJV
The only way to eradicate the curse: is for a man to live free from sin, and suffer death. Because; death was only meant for sinners!
How does a man live [free of sin]? Man cannot. He can only repeat it. God, in the person of Jesus can, and does live sin free. And in the process; Teaches us “The Way,
the Truth, and the Life.” He also atones for our sins, and reconciles Himself to man, for putting sin in front of us to begin with. Much like Him saying, "I am sharing
in your humanity, and death so I might save all from eternal damnation." And Jesus dies at OUR sentencing and hands, sinless. The curse is then broken!
Death, then becomes a door instead of a destination! And in heeding His teachings, we avoid the “Second Death” (death of the soul).
And all this..... without disrupting Free Will. AMAZING!
In even simpler terms? God is not asking us to do something He wouldn’t do Himself. And out of pure love for ALL of us! Amen
Hey, Ronedee, haven't seen you around in a while, good to see you participating. I'm a little surprised that after having been with us so long, you would just post a preachy bit of fluff and fail to participate further in a thread you started. How about you elaborate?
Howzer! Nice to see a friendly face! I hope all is well w/ you?
Been really busy. Trying to retire...but it aint workin. Still got teens moping around the house!
I've been spreading out a little to more friendlier conversation. It's hard to formulate responses when being mocked
and belittled. It doesn't get me as steamed as it used to. But deflating enough to move to other pastures.
I felt the inspiration to post this thread here. I knew it wouldn't be taken very seriously, but there are eye's and no
face that see these. maybe someone will get a message from it.
I noticed the "free will" theme moving here! My thoughts are, that God knowing the end, doesn't mean we still don't
have free will.
What's your take?
Quis ut Deus?
