Two Pictures of Grace
Humanists express skepticism about the concept of original sin. They ask, why do we have to start off bad? Why not original potentiality? Do humans not have the potential to be good or bad? Do we not make choices?
1. Point System Illustration: If we give God 100 points and a serial killer 5 points, how many points might we give Mother Theresa? Me?
Everyone falls short of God's perfect score of 100 points. Christian grace says that whatever your score, Jesus has pai the price to make up the difference.
A serial killer has an equal chance. Grace has nothing to do with achievement.
2. Religion is spelled "D-O". Religions require that a sinner earn God's grace. The sinner may never know if he's done enough and the rules frequently change.
Christianity is spelled "D-O-N-E". God sent Jesus to pay the difference. Our only requirement is belief.
1. Point System Illustration: If we give God 100 points and a serial killer 5 points, how many points might we give Mother Theresa? Me?
Everyone falls short of God's perfect score of 100 points. Christian grace says that whatever your score, Jesus has pai the price to make up the difference.
A serial killer has an equal chance. Grace has nothing to do with achievement.
2. Religion is spelled "D-O". Religions require that a sinner earn God's grace. The sinner may never know if he's done enough and the rules frequently change.
Christianity is spelled "D-O-N-E". God sent Jesus to pay the difference. Our only requirement is belief.
posted by Andrew Brown at 6:02 PM
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