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NASB | John 3:16 ¶ "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 3:16 ¶ "For God so [greatly] loved and dearly prized the world, that He [even] gave His [One and] only begotten Son, so that whoever believes and trusts in Him [as Savior] shall not perish, but have eternal life. |
Bible Question: I was asked these questions at work and was wondering if i could get some insight. Why would God allow his son to die for us. Is this not wrong, allowing someone to kill another for any reason. How could God allow this to happen to his own son. Is this not murder. What makes you think he will protect you if he wouldn't protect his own son. This lady that asked these questions does not belive there is a god she believes in evolution. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks |
Bible Answer: shael - If your friend is an atheist, one wonders why she bothers to ask questions about the God whose existence she denies. Some verses that may help to guide your thinking are as follows: John 10:30; 14:9,10; Micah 5:2; John 5:23; Col. 2:9. ..... God did not murder His Son! Jesus' death was voluntary, vicarious, substitutionary, propitiatory, and redemptive. Read carefully John 10:15; Romans 3:24,25; 5:8 and 1 Peter 2:24. ..... You might consider suggesting to your skeptic friend the works of C. S. Lewis, paricularly "Surprised by Joy" and "Mere Christianity," and Josh McDowell's "The New Evidence that Demands a Verdict." These gentlemen are distinguished apologists for the Christian faith, and their message is made all the more remarkable and compelling because of something they have in common. Lewis and McDowell were once atheists. --Hank |