Obviously there have been historically many different theories of the atonement and I think each of them has a part. But I think fundamentally it is the substitutionary understanding that God - Jesus took our payment and you can't understand.
Rick WarrenI would say that God custom designed my weaknesses. I am not making God responsible for my sins.
Rick WarrenWhile it is wise to learn from experience, it is wiser to learn from the experiences of others.
Rick WarrenThat's the big difference between Christianity and other religions. The difference between Works and Grace or Do and Done.
Rick Warren