A Picture of Grace from God's Point of View

[shazeep]

do you think this constant hurling of veiled insults helps your cause any? Is this really any different from the current Bert thread? I don't know about Mark for sure; my argument would be that we have been led down a path, in the transformation of the definitions of "belief" and likely "baptized" also, so that our definitions are surely not the ones intended, as we have already shown with "believe."

But over and above that--let's just assume your arbitrary definitions are correct--we have many, many parables that should at least give one pause before whole-heartedly accepting such a prideful model, and even simple Scriptural truth, which it appears you just ignore, neither running from nor toward--the meek shall inherit the earth, for instance. Judge not, lest you be judged. Only God knows the heart. Scripture is full of them.

So i would ask again how you imagine that you are any different from the Spanish Inquisition, or Bert? Iow, what if you are wrong, and the Scripture you won't address is right, or at least right enough to condemn you, who seems comfortable in the place of "accuser?"

Isn't the entire OT a lesson on attempting to enforce faith with law, and the ensuing destruction of God's chosen people by those who considered themselves "righteous?" Who could not be blamed under the law, but would not lift a finger to further the kingdom of God?