Importance Of Crucifixion Flashcards
1
Q
St. Paul and the ransom argument
A
“But god demonstrates his own love for us in this; while we were sinners, Christ died for us”
2
Q
Why do some people disagree with the ransom argument?
A
Why would god need a ransom to allow people to come back to him
3
Q
Explain the sacrifice argument
A
Overcome original sin and atone sins
Reconcile people of god
No good works will bridge the gap
Repay debt with perfect Jesus
4
Q
A ransom for many?
A
Mark wrote that Jesus gave
“His life as a ransom for many”
This ransom had to be paid to free people from their sin and bring them back to god
God loved us enough to give him own son to enable humanity to come back to him
