Quote:
Originally Posted by UntoHim
My friend manna-man,
Could you please explain to us, as clearly and succinctly as you have posted your views about hell, what was the purpose of the cross? What was the actual purpose of the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ.
I would love to hear the same from our longtime friend zeek, but if he could be so kind as to wait for an answer from manna-man, that would be great.
-
|
The purpose of the cross was to torment someone "to death"
It was the most cruel torture ever devised. So cruel even our Lord feared it....
The purpose of the death and resurrection of Our Dear Lord Jesus was for atonement(Blood for sin). The greatest and perfect sacrifice
redeeming/purchasing/paying the required price that God demands for sin so that we may suffer no condemnation (Death) and Live forever with Him. His death and resurrection proves His love for us and that we may be resurrected too in that great day.
UntoHim, what is it that you hope to get out of this exercise?
My hope in this thread is to see if those here have really considered what religion teaches about Hell and what it really is and isn't.
It's not a crime to question orthodoxy especially if it paints a picture opposite of a loving God and Savior.
It seems to me that many never question this and if they do usually it is suppressed and extinguished.
It also seems to me that many people have no problem with a Monster God as long as they survive their neon fashioned God.
What do you think about eternal torment my dear friend UntoHim?