@theworstanglican it's probably a quibble over words, but I think it does make a difference. Sin does not effect our "worth". Jesus, while we were sinners, thought us worth dying for in order to redeem us.
Every human being is worth whatever it takes to extend grace to them and restore them to their intended nature.
The idea that we "go up to Heaven" is a hard sell for me.
It seems far more like God wants Heaven to come down to Earth. "Your will be done, on Earth as it is in Heaven."
"I saw the New Jerusalem descending to Earth."
@theworstanglican if we are unworthy, why would Jesus die for us?
I believe our worth is not found in our actions, but our essence as Image Bearers of God.
Our actions prove us dangerous for entry into the new creation, as we harm other image Bearers, and God's good creation.
Sort of, just questioning my blind acceptance of everything I was taught.
Still a faithful Christian, but the dogmatism about beliefs built on shaky foundations is becoming less and less attractive.
@hearthborn @quirkypastor I think I'm seeing a few different interpretations in this thread, which I fully expected. Goal was not to start any kind of fight, just to learn.
Thank you all!
@ameredith @quirkypastor behold! The first rays of dawn!
Thanks @ameredith 😊
@quirkypastor given that it's an Open Source software that anyone can contribute to, I'm going to guess that software developers from the Twitter Exodus will start helping out, and GIFs is one of the biggest complaints I've seen so far.
Hang on, the dawn is coming soon.