John wrote: > I am not aware that there were more > times than once [that Jesus cleared out the Temple].
Yes, it was more than once. Does that surprise you? David Miller wrote: >> The Scriptures teach that Jesus will rule the >> earth with a rod of iron? Does this sound >> like ruling by grace? John wrote: > Who said "ruling by grace?" > Those are not my words. > ... Why don't you restate my view of the > kingdom? Do that for me, David. I was responding to what you said in the following: John wrote: > Society is rule by an unforgiving (for the most part) legal > system or a dictatorship, while "kingdom rule " is quite > another matter. ... > In the realm of Christ's "Law," mercy is the call of the day > -- UNLIKE THAT OF THE SECULAR WORLD. John wrote: > Nothing here that says he is not a God of love and grace We all agree that God is a God of love and grace. The problem is how we define the operation of love and grace. Some of us believe that means he does not allow us to continue in sin. Some of us believe that means he will manifest anger and wrath against those who continue in sin. Some of us believe that the God of the Old Testament and the God of the New Testament is the same God. Therefore, we believe that the God of the Old Testament also is a God of love and grace. Peace be with you. David Miller. ---------- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed.
