@PaxAeterna@CynicalPublius@infantrydort@Pontifex There is only 1 Holy Father and that is God the Father. The pope is a man who is a depraved sinner, just like everyone else. Do not steal God's glory for a man.
Jesus was born to die as a perfect, flawless sacrifice. Having never sinned, He was able to die in our place. After doing so, He offers us salvation from the wrath of God, which we all truly deserve. His offer is a free gift and it is our choice to accept it or reject it.
"But another point you must remember: Salvation is a free gift, and it is a free gift for us. Can you buy it? It is a free gift, presented to “whosoever.”"
DL Moody
7 Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7
Having God's peace does not mean we will not have hard times. It means we will have His peace in hard times.
9 What we do see is Jesus, who was given a position “a little lower than the angels”; and because he suffered death for us, he is now “crowned with glory and honor.” Yes, by God’s grace, Jesus tasted death for everyone.
Hebrews 2:9