Originally posted by bob joyce
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Here it is: All humans come into this world defective and tainted by sin. We cannot attain holiness or "wholeness" without an intermediary and savior. God's attribute of justice demands that we be "perfect" (Holy. Without sin). Fortunately his attribute of love has provided a solution in Jesus. Accepting our defect and crying out for help is the first step to understanding that Jesus is our perfect Lord and advocate. No matter how "good" or virtuous one thinks they are they cannot achieve a right and acceptable relationship with God on their own and without The Perfect Advocate. Jesus performed his sacrifice on the cross to satisfy God's demand for justice. He died in our place. I understand this is hard teaching and one either has "ears to hear" or doesn't. My eyes and ears were opened in 1988 and I have lived my life trusting God's grace and sovereignty since. Do I still sin? Of course! But my desire is to repent when I do.
How does one know that Christianity is the only correct "religion"? It's the only one where God reached down toward man rather than man struggling to use his own devices to find a way to meet and satisfy God. Here's another clue: Ever notice how absolutely hostile and contentious people get when "Jesus" is mentioned? This militant hostility and venom is other-worldly.
Unfortunately those cruel people who called themselves Christians didn't understand they are nothing more than grateful beggars longing to show other beggars where the food is. Any action or behavior that displays some type of self-righteousness or self-virtue is not a trait that is poured into a soul that's been saved from eternal destruction and misery.
If someone is offended by this post... I'm all ears. I would love nothing better than to keep this conversation going.
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