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I feel that many people like the idea of Jesus rising from the dead, because they have hope that the grave is not the end of ones being. They have the idea that everyone will benefit from the “gift of salvation” and receive a “get out of hell free card”. We have the right to think that way because as free moral agents, we can think what we want. We can act however we want, but consequences will be required. That is where things get a bit messy for us.

Those who by faith believe that Jesus paid the penalty for their sins by his death can have eternal life. That is the clear teaching...