Unless the punishment is that bloody because God needed to make the point that SIN is no little thing in God's economy.
God doesn't delight in the death of sinners, but he needs everyone else to understand that Yes, Sin really is THAT bad.
In which case we are in a whole lot of trouble and could REALLY use a savior.
As opposed to the alternative message that sin is not that bad, and a loving God would never actually kick someone out of heaven for a little sin in their lives, would he?
In which case, it doesn't really matter what we believe, because God will just let all sin slide. (savior optional)
God doesn't delight in the death of sinners, but he needs everyone else to understand that Yes, Sin really is THAT bad.
In which case we are in a whole lot of trouble and could REALLY use a savior.
As opposed to the alternative message that sin is not that bad, and a loving God would never actually kick someone out of heaven for a little sin in their lives, would he?
In which case, it doesn't really matter what we believe, because God will just let all sin slide. (savior optional)