Redemptive suffering Redemptive suffering Redemptive suffering is the Christian belief that human suffering, when accepted and offered up in union with the Passion of Jesus, can remit the just punishment for one's sins or for the sins of another, or for the other physical or spiritual needs of oneself or another. Like an indulgence, redemptive suffering does not gain the individual "forgiveness" for their sin; forgiveness results from God’s grace, freely given through Christ, which cannot be earned. After one's sins are forgiven, the individual's suffering can reduce the "penalty" due for sin. Christians believe that God loves mankind so much that
Rappin' for Jesus in Dubuque, Iowa, said the use of the word "nigga" was "offensive". He thought the video, parody or not, perpetuated many negative stereotypes about Christians, and as such, would have never worked in an outreach program for young people. Rappin' for Jesus "Rappin' for Jesus" is a 2013 song that has been viewed more than 48 million times on YouTube. The song, which raps about Jesus, is allegedly written by a Pastor Jim Colerick and his wife Mary Sue from the West Dubuque 2nd Church of Christ in Iowa. The original video was uploaded to YouTube by a Brian Spinney