DaveH wrote: > If God is all knowing, and all powerful then it would > seem like either he made a mistake, or he intended that > sin and failure be a part of our life. I think everybody > agrees that he doesn't make mistakes, so why do Protestants > think sin is good for us? Yes, I know......Protestants don't > believe sin is "good for us", but I don't know how else to > word it. Apparently there is a 'good' purpose for sin... > I'm just curious what value Protestants find in sin.
The purpose of earth is not to show the value of sin, but to show the exceedingly wicked results of sin. It has pleased God to demonstrate to all his creation, men on earth as well as angels in heaven, that his ways are so righteous that men will follow his ways by faith, without proof, even at the risk of ridicule and great persecution against themselves. The real purpose is to show the fellowship of the church that comes out of the world system, that separates themselves and follow him, having never seen him. Such a testimony is powerful, and also in those who walk by faith, an eternal virtue of faith and trust is refined in them to such a degree that God will be able to glorify them in a greater way than he has ever done before, without them making the mistake of Lucifer and going into rebellion against the Godly authority and order that has been instituted by God. Consider the following passage which shows how the mystery of the church of Jesus Christ teaches all the principalities and powers in heavenly places: Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ; And to make all men see what is the FELLOWSHIP OF THE MYSTERY, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ: To the intent that NOW UNTO THE PRINCIPALITIES AND POWERS IN HEAVENLY PLACES MIGHT BE KNOWN BY THE CHURCH THE MANIFOLD WISDOM OF GOD, According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord: In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him. (Ephesians 3:8-12 KJV) Peace be with you. David Miller, Beverly Hills, Florida. ---------- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed.
