Originally posted by: Jeff7
So is a woman without a man therefore worthless, since she's not fulfilling her God-given reason for existence?Originally posted by: thepd7
I would argue that it stands. Why? Because of the precedent set in Genesis (woman created for man).
Wow, talk about an ego trip.God created us to glorify Him. There is no other reason for our existence. We are not all forgiven.
"Damn, here I am, sitting here, in an empty existence. I'm going to create a Universe, and a species that will worship me and glorify me and tell me how great I am. That ought to spice things up a bit."
So, did Jesus die for our sins or not? His death didn't do away with any of the lasting effects of original sin, and being cast out of Eden. Men still toil in the dirt for sustenance. Women still experience great pain in childbirth. And we're still mortal. (Snakes also got condemned to "eat dust" for some stupid reason, they didn't do a damn thing wrong.)It is the same with the gift of eternal life. Sins are not forgiven automatically. It is a sacred gift that must be recognized and accepted.
What exactly did his death change?
1) Thanks for correcting me. Woman was not created for man, she was created to further glorify God (as I mentioned in my second point). What I should have pointed out is that when God wanted a companion for Adam he created a woman, not another man.
2) Ego trip? Yes, when you are the omniscient, omnipotent creator of all then you have every right to create everything to glorify you.
3) Jesus did die for our sins as a sacrifice and gift from God. "for God so loved the World he gave his one and only Son"
Gifts must be accepted. What Jesus changed is that we don't have to focus on the law or how much or little we have screwed up. We only have to focus on passionately pursuing Christ.
