Posted by Bibleman [Bibleman] on November 13, 1999 at 19:07:43 {OA5YBxH8IAMRXA6xmpscslyACFuF8c}:
In Reply to: ****"Original Sin"? posted by AF on November 13, 1999 at 17:00:49:
Hi AF,
The only reason for the need for "Redemption" was because God thought it would be nice to save the decent of Adam's children, rather than having Satan get away with cold-blooded murder of billions in one fell swoop!
So God has arranged to get rid of Satan and all who join in with him in his rebellion. He has arranged for the descent of Adam's children who might have been granted life to be able to have that chance via the Ransom Sacrifice.
In the meantime, yes, there is much pain, confusion, and a very high price on God's part to get things back to what he INTENDED.
And what was that?
Peace.
Life.
Fullness.
Paradise.
Joy.
Abundance.
Love....
That's the end picture.
You must go through the fire to refine the gold.
But it will be over and forgotten, soon enough.
You just have hang on. Endure to the end. Keep awake like you are. Keep an eye on REALITY, not fake chronology, and things will work out!
God is nearer than you think.
Know this.
Cheers,
Bibleman
Keep your eyes on the prize! Keep your eyes on the BIG PICTURE.