Could You explain the following claims made traditionally by Christians… using economic analysis:

1. Heaven is a free gift.
2. Heaven is not earned or deserved.
3. Man is a sinner.
4. Man cannot save himself.
5. God is merciful - therefore doesn’t want to punish man.
6. God is just - therefore must punish sin.
7. Christ is both God and man.
8. Christ died on the cross and rose from the dead to pay the penalty for the sin of man and to purchase a place in heaven for man which He offers as a free gift.
9. The free gift is received by faith.
10. Faith is trusting in Jesus Christ alone for eternal life.

Jaakko is doing this for doctoral research. I already said this:

Christianity is just another religion, and religions are good for social order and personal happiness.

Heaven is a free gift, but you have to die to get it. Seems that it’s not free. (Economists say there’s no free lunch.)

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