Tears in Heaven

[Timmy]

Originally Posted by Adam

Does that basement pad come with Internet, because I might be interested. A few bags of Cheetos would be nice. Oh, and a couple of Cokes, too, if you'd be so kind. Thanks.

Well. OK. But that's it!

[crakjak]

Originally Posted by Aquila

I think one has to understand the holiness of God. A single white lie is as vile a sin as murder or rape. We, being legalistically conditioned, see sin in varying degrees of severity. God doesn't. To God, sin is sin. It's high treason against the creator and the Kingdom of Heaven.

Also, knowing the holiness of God, our question shouldn't be why would God condemn people to Hell... but rather how is it possible that such a holy God could be so merciful and gracious that He chooses to save any of us?

Once one understands the holiness of God, one will ditch the "spiritual entitlement syndrome" and realize that the only thing we deserve is Hell. This reality highlights how precious, powerful, and abiding grace truly is. When we realize that through Christ we are perfect, righteous, and holy in God's eyes, every sin (past, present, and future) forgiven, we truly begin to see the depth of His love in comparison to what His holiness demands.

I not so sure God doesn't see severity of sin. Someone said that God cannot tolerate sin. Well, he's being doing a pretty good job of it for thousands of years. I believe God will deal with all sin and evil, but with view of correction and redemption.