Amanda Carroll Posted November 2, 2016 Group: Members Followers: 3 Topic Count: 3 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 13 Content Per Day: 0.00 Reputation: 4 Days Won: 0 Joined: 11/02/2016 Status: Offline Birthday: 02/16/1990 Share Posted November 2, 2016 So since becoming a Christian, I have found one of my main struggles to be accepting the scandal of what Jesus did for us. I find guilt a very constant thing in my life. We don't deserve a clean slate but with the blood of Jesus, that is what we get. And that is the hardest thing for me to wrap my head around. What are ways you all have gotten a better grasp of the scandal of Jesus Christ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jac Posted November 11, 2016 Group: Members Followers: 2 Topic Count: 1 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 14 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 18 Days Won: 0 Joined: 11/09/2016 Status: Offline Birthday: 03/31/1951 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Hi Amanda, I do not really understand what you mean by the "scandal", I can only assume that you mean the sacrifice. The next thing you say is that you find guilt a constant "thing" in your life. The problem is that if we feel guilt it is usually because we know we are doing something wrong, and that ties in with the concept of the "clean slate". The clean slate only stays clean when you repent of your sins and then do your best to keep that slate clean by living a life that you know is following the example Christ set for us. We are only human and weak, and we fail to live without sin on a daily base but if you really are trying to follow the example of Christ you will constantly try and correct the mistakes you make, ask forgiveness, and not do it again, and I believe that is enough for God. Unfortunately being a Christian is not easy but if you really want to be you will constantly work at it and not feel guilty, and that is my "grasp" on the sacrifice Christ made for us. I am sorry if it is a bit long-winded but I hope it answers your question. May God bless you and your husband Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezra Posted November 14, 2016 Group: Royal Member Followers: 16 Topic Count: 134 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 8,142 Content Per Day: 2.35 Reputation: 6,612 Days Won: 20 Joined: 11/02/2014 Status: Offline Share Posted November 14, 2016 On 11/1/2016 at 8:44 PM, Amanda Carroll said: What are ways you all have gotten a better grasp of the scandal of Jesus Christ? There is no "scandal" of Jesus. From God's perspective He was the sinless, spotless Lamb of God who "took away" the sin of the world. His enemies mocked Him and spat on Him, but that is irrelevant to His finished work on the Cross. Since Christ paid the full penalty for all our sins, the defilement and guilt of those sins was also removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmuffet Posted November 15, 2016 Group: Royal Member Followers: 34 Topic Count: 1,991 Topics Per Day: 0.48 Content Count: 48,689 Content Per Day: 11.81 Reputation: 30,343 Days Won: 226 Joined: 01/11/2013 Status: Offline Share Posted November 15, 2016 On 11/1/2016 at 7:44 PM, Amanda Carroll said: So since becoming a Christian, I have found one of my main struggles to be accepting the scandal of what Jesus did for us. I find guilt a very constant thing in my life. We don't deserve a clean slate but with the blood of Jesus, that is what we get. And that is the hardest thing for me to wrap my head around. What are ways you all have gotten a better grasp of the scandal of Jesus Christ? Please explain to me what "the scandal of what Jesus did for us" is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmbld Posted November 15, 2016 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 4 Topic Count: 48 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 2,491 Content Per Day: 0.55 Reputation: 1,457 Days Won: 1 Joined: 10/23/2011 Status: Offline Birthday: 02/02/1971 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Not sure what is meant by the scandal remark, but somehow it made me think of one of Shiloh's old, (well only a few years ago) posts I think it was titled "the offense of the cross". Â I tried searching, couldn't find it. Â Very good reading, maybe you could let us know what you meant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amanda Carroll Posted November 15, 2016 Group: Members Followers: 3 Topic Count: 3 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 13 Content Per Day: 0.00 Reputation: 4 Days Won: 0 Joined: 11/02/2016 Status: Offline Birthday: 02/16/1990 Author Share Posted November 15, 2016 He died on the cross for us. As undeserving as we are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amanda Carroll Posted November 15, 2016 Group: Members Followers: 3 Topic Count: 3 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 13 Content Per Day: 0.00 Reputation: 4 Days Won: 0 Joined: 11/02/2016 Status: Offline Birthday: 02/16/1990 Author Share Posted November 15, 2016 That is the scandal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amanda Carroll Posted November 15, 2016 Group: Members Followers: 3 Topic Count: 3 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 13 Content Per Day: 0.00 Reputation: 4 Days Won: 0 Joined: 11/02/2016 Status: Offline Birthday: 02/16/1990 Author Share Posted November 15, 2016 So yes Jac. The sacrifice lol. It's a big pill to swallow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amanda Carroll Posted November 15, 2016 Group: Members Followers: 3 Topic Count: 3 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 13 Content Per Day: 0.00 Reputation: 4 Days Won: 0 Joined: 11/02/2016 Status: Offline Birthday: 02/16/1990 Author Share Posted November 15, 2016 I feel guilty that someone would die for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmbld Posted November 15, 2016 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 4 Topic Count: 48 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 2,491 Content Per Day: 0.55 Reputation: 1,457 Days Won: 1 Joined: 10/23/2011 Status: Offline Birthday: 02/02/1971 Share Posted November 15, 2016 I don't really have an answer other than I agree with you, it is very hard to understand in my head, but to me, it seems so hard to understand how could God love us, yet it is the definition of God's agape love.  I wonder if anyone understands agape, more than just being able to explain it. . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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