It took me about 13 minutes to read this passage. What about the people who died when the tower of Siloam collapsed? I have struggled with this passage before. Apparently there were contemporaries of Jesus who were struggling with it as well. Was it an act of God’s judgment? I think that Jesus is saying; “Accidents happen. Everybody deserves to die because of their sin.” Maybe Jesus was focusing on the free will that God has given people. Then his focus shifted to the people asking the question; “unless you turn to God, you too will die.” Each person who has not accepted salvation in Jesus will stand before God’s judgment seat alone. They will be found guilty of rejecting God with no one to pardon them. All of us our guilty. But Jesus has given a pardon to those who believe his claim of being God’s sacrifice for salvation. It is terrible and wonderful news, all in one.
Stuart
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