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@David Taylor
In my book you are both right to the degree you have stated if David agrees, so I don't see why you two are acting like mere babes in Christ. Mind you, I'm not calling either one of you a babe! LOL
My personal beliefs of Jesus dying in our place for our sins is the same.
I know where David stands, I think, but not sure where John stands on one of my own peculiar differences. The difference between does Christ's death and blood cover sin while it remains, or take away our sin completely, even the desire to commit future sins. That is part of PS in my book. I'm the latter. What are you John? Or another?
Other related areas which should have posts of their own. Like:
1. Is everyone who accepts Christ's sacrifice for us the elect?
2. Did Jesus die for some in the world that would never accept Him, putting the burden on Christ to choose, rather than on ourselves?
3. Does everyone have a choice in whether or not they can accept Christ or not?
4. Did Christ's sacrifice for our sins take away ALL our past sins, then giving us power to not commit willful sins again? Or did Christ's sacrifice for our sins take away ALL our past, present and future sins we have no control over committing?
5. Does Christ's Spirit draw all men to Him, or just those who will accept Him? Is the act of rejecting Christ even possible if never given a choice?
6. Is the standing of "saved" when we
first accept Christ, or determined at the
end of our life. In other words, must we endure to the end, or make a declaration and then live your life in sin, but know you are still saved?
7. Is true repentance a one time act, or required everyday?
8. What was the number one reason Jesus came? To free us from obeying the Law? To free us from the punishment of sin? To free us from our sin nature? What did we inherit from Adam? Need for the Law, punishment of death, the weakness to commit willful sins