Mercy beyond the Law

[Fenris]

Of course God knew his Son would be murdered, but this is not what he wanted.

Hi, I'm just your local resident non-Christian, and I have a question. Wasn't the whole point of Jesus's death that he was the "perfect sacrifice" that needed to die for the sins of mankind? Isn't that exactly what God wanted? Or have I misunderstood Christianity?

[journeyman]

Serious question... are you Jesus only and reject the writings of Paul and the epistles?

If you're addressing me, I don't know what you mean by, "Jesus only and reject the writings of Paul and the epistles". The Messiah and the Apostles and the Prophets all taught the same things.

[journeyman]

Hi, I'm just your local resident non-Christian, and I have a question. Wasn't the whole point of Jesus's death that he was the "perfect sacrifice" that needed to die for the sins of mankind? Isn't that exactly what God wanted? Or have I misunderstood Christianity?

You've misunderstood Gods mercy, demonstrated by the Messiahs sacrifice.

[RabbiKnife]

Of course God knew his Son would be murdered, but this is not what he wanted.

Hi, I'm just your local resident non-Christian, and I have a question. Wasn't the whole point of Jesus's death that he was the "perfect sacrifice" that needed to die for the sins of mankind? Isn't that exactly what God wanted? Or have I misunderstood Christianity?

I think you have it exactly right.