Originally Posted by Snowwolfe
Originally Posted by Raspy
Originally Posted by Snowwolfe
How does a guy hanging on a cross pay for my sins? If you think about it, makes no sense at all.
Some dudes dad allows him to die so I can do bad [bleep]?
But wait, it’s a hoax, he really didn’t die. In 3 days he comes back to life.
Confusing at the least.

We are still responsible for what sins we commit, but by turning to Jesus, we now have a way to take that weight off of our shoulders. Jesus did die to save us from our sins, but it wasn't a moment that wiped us clean from all responsibility. Instead, the Bible says that Jesus came to take away our sins (John 1:29), so that we would no longer be sinners. Jesus' death showed us just how amazing God's love is for us. He gave us an opportunity to escape the evils of the world and be reunited with our Father in heaven. Jesus’ death paved that avenue for us.

How does a person dying on a cross save me or take away my sins?

It doesn't unless you believe that God can forgive you because of it. It's that faith that saves you.