The doctrine of atonement and crucifixion not only contradicts rational thinking but also encourages people to abandon good deeds and commit evil acts, such as murder, theft, rape and adultery. The Christian scheme of salvation not only is morally and rationally unsound but also contradicts the words of Jesus, who came to rescue men from sin by his teachings and the example of his godly life rather than by deliberately dying on the cross for them and offering his blood for their sins. His mission was also to call sinners to repent, as was the case with all prophets throughout the ages. He never said that he came to take the punishment for humanity’s sins (the so-called penal substitution). This is emphasized in Matthew 4/17, as we are told about Jesus: “From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.’” Deplorably enough, the present-day Bible goes as far as abusing Jesus by describing him as becoming a curse. Paul says, “Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us (for it is written, ‘Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree.’)” (Galatians 3/13)
13:50 The action of repenting; sincere regret or remorse. "each person who turns to God in genuine repentance and faith will be saved" Repentance in Greek is Metanoia, an Ancient Greek word (μετάνοια) meaning "changing one's mind", may refer to: Metanoia (psychology), the process of experiencing a psychotic "breakdown" and subsequent, positive psychological re-building or "healing"
9:45 What Ransom means: noun a sum of money demanded or paid for the release of a captive. "the kidnappers demanded a ransom" verb obtain the release of (a captive) by paying a ransom. "the lord was captured in war and had to be ransomed" In Matthew 20:28, Jesus says "the Son of Man... came...to give his life as a ransom for many." 1 Timothy 2:6 states that Jesus "gave himself as ransom for all." Question: To whom was the Ransom paid to?
Load of verses from the prophets complaining about sacrifice. think in time frames ...That was originally a covenant with Abraham and the lord.. But wait later with Moses commandments, its not mentioned, but then appears later with the laws of the Levites. strange if the Lord wanted it... Now Abraham wanted to offer up his child, it was not that the Lord wanted heaven full of dead animals, but Man wanted to show his love and obedience. But as it became a religious practice, we hear the prophets moaning that people are just doing this out of habit, there is no sincerity.
