The Atonement means that GOd has removed every obstacle between us and a restored relationship with God. But that shouldn't lead us to a passive faith. When we understand the destructive power of sin and the stronger power of God to rescue us from that sin, the appropriate response is Repentance! We should turn away from our Sin, from the destructive paths we've chosen for ourselves and follow Jesus back to God's Way.
[/one_half][one_half_last]Why do we love stories about monsters? Vampires, werewolves, zombies and ghosts fascinate us – which is strange. Monster stories aren’t really about monsters – they’re about us. Monster stories externalize our deepest fears about ourselves. If we’re willing to face our monsters head-on, we can find freedom and hope.