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Critters2

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Tue Jul-20-10 01:06 PM
Response to Reply #213

214. I didn't mention being saved from anything.

"Messiah" doesn't mean "savior". It means "anointed one'.

Since you ask, I think following/imitating Jesus saves me from the violence of the world. Interestingly, the ancient Hebrews used words which translate to "salvation" before they believed in a life after death. So, what did they expect God to save them from? It certainly wasn't a big fire after they died.

And yes, most Christians today don't believe Jesus saves them from violence. I think the early Christians did.

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