I personally don't know the answer but I have learned, over the 50 years 
plus of being a born again Christian, that a lot of people conceive their 
own doctrine and theology to fit what they think the Bible is saying.  quite 
frankly, the whole Bible is a big mystery to me but I still believe every 
word of it.

Phil.




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From: "Rhonda Partain" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, September 13, 2010 8:36 PM
Subject: what are your thoughts?


>A friend recently told me that she believes God forgives and redeems sin. I
> do believe that God forgives sin, her next statement though I am not sure
> about. God redeems consequences of sin as well!
> not too sure about that one.
> Don't we daily face the consequences of sin being in our world? Through
> Christ, God forgives sin but there is still evil in the world, still 
> people
> can choose their own selfish way, ignoring God and choosing not to care
> about others.
> So...what's your thought on this?
> Rhonda
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