Traditional Legal Model – Torment will, in the end, be applied by God to the lost as punishment for unrepentant and unpaid-for sin. In some belief systems, that torment (in flames) is eternal. Biblical Healing Model – Torment comes as a natural consequence of sin. Torment in the final judgment will be of the mental […]
The meaning is similar between the two gospel models. The main and very important difference is how a clear conscience is achieved. Traditional Legal Model – a clear conscience is achieved by having the record of our sins cleared by the payment of a penalty and understanding that God has forgiven us of them. Biblical […]
Traditional Legal Model: God restraining Himself to give man a little more time before He finally takes corrective or punitive action. Biblical Healing Model: God actually suffering emotionally while hoping man will turn to Him. Modern Dictionary Longsuffering, adjective enduring injury, trouble, or provocation long and patiently. (www.dictionary.com) Webster’s 1828 Dictionary Longsuffering, adjective Bearing injuries […]
Traditional Legal Model – Removing the record of sin thus cancelling the need for the sinner to pay a penalty. Biblical Healing Model – Healing the sinner from the damage of sin to his character as in curing a disease. (But not necessarily removing the natural consequences or after-effects of the sin.) Dictionary definitions related […]
Traditional Legal Model – When payment in blood has been made and accepted by the sinner, the debt of his guilt and record of his sin is blotted out. Biblical Healing Model – Sins are blotted out from a person’s actions and thinking. The tendency to give in to temptation has been overcome. It is […]
A ransom is usually connected with a kidnapping. There are elements of that in the definition presented here. Note that the words “price” and “redeemed” are also discussed on this page. Traditional Legal Model: The legal price (Jesus’ death) required by God to purchase the release of sinners and cancel the debt they owe because […]
Traditional Legal Model – God’s arbitrary act to punish or reward man’s actions. Biblical Healing Model – God allowing the natural results of man’s actions, whether good or evil, to return to him. On-line Bible Definition: Recompense (G467) ἀνταποδίδωμι antapodidomi an-tap-od-ee’-do-mee from 473 and 591; v; AV-recompense 4, recompense again 1, repay 1, render 1; […]
Mercy is understood to include forgiveness of sins and more. Traditional Legal Model – Removing or lessening the penalty for sin that “justice” demands in response to the sinner meeting the condition of repentance or pleading sufficiently for mercy. Biblical Healing Model – Granting mercy is doing what is best for the sinner, without condition, and is […]
“For indeed the hand of the LORD was against them, to destroy them from among the host, until they were consumed (H8552).” (Deuteronomy 2:15) The “them” referred to are those of Israel who died in the wilderness during the years of wandering. This verse would seem to suggest some things inconsistent with the character of […]
Discomfited – the definition according to two gospel models. This page includes the word “pricks.” Traditional Legal Model – God’s action to destroy or at least aid in destroying the enemies of Israel. Biblical Healing Model – God’s last-minute appeal to the conscience to turn to Him. Modern Dictionary (dictionary.com) Discomfit – verb (used with […]