After reading an article on the gerusalem.org web site, I wonder can anyone rightly divide the Substitution Doctrine?
There are volumes of tracts that have been written, countless books, and many messages that come across the pulpits in America today. All stating Jesus Christ died in our place as our substitute. The question that comes to mind for me is, if He died in our place as our substitute, then why do we still have to stand judgement for our sins?
Why did Jesus tell us to pick up our cross and follow Him, if our sins have already been paid for? Why must we work out our own salvation? Millions of people are sitting idle, complacent, and just biding time. Not a care in the world. No sin nature to deal with and nothing to overcome. They are at ease. Everything has been done for them. They have been told that they are justified.
Where did our sin nature go? Are we sure we are not still having a problem with the force of sin? If we sin, are we going to say Jesus took my place at judgement? I am not accountable?
Come on you Bible scholars, millions of people are confused about the substitution doctrine. Will you look into it and see if you can rightly divide this?
Any sound responses you may have to these questions would be greatly appreciated.
Jeff Litt
There are volumes of tracts that have been written, countless books, and many messages that come across the pulpits in America today. All stating Jesus Christ died in our place as our substitute. The question that comes to mind for me is, if He died in our place as our substitute, then why do we still have to stand judgement for our sins?
Why did Jesus tell us to pick up our cross and follow Him, if our sins have already been paid for? Why must we work out our own salvation? Millions of people are sitting idle, complacent, and just biding time. Not a care in the world. No sin nature to deal with and nothing to overcome. They are at ease. Everything has been done for them. They have been told that they are justified.
Where did our sin nature go? Are we sure we are not still having a problem with the force of sin? If we sin, are we going to say Jesus took my place at judgement? I am not accountable?
Come on you Bible scholars, millions of people are confused about the substitution doctrine. Will you look into it and see if you can rightly divide this?
Any sound responses you may have to these questions would be greatly appreciated.
Jeff Litt
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