All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
Doctrine - what is right
Reproof - what is not right
Correction - how to get right
Instruction in righteousness - how to stay right
That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
JD you stumbled at step one
Your whole life, Deegan, has been bound up by Law. Your bible is a legal document. Your bible is your spirit of God. Your bible is your replacement for all that God the Father has actually offered you. You have placed yourself under law. You are fallen from grace.
Lost? God will decide. ................... but you have clearly rejected the "graciousness" in the gift, preferring to be judged by your efforts. That is your preference --- but me thinks God will judge you by His sacrifice, His righeousness, His faith (in you) --- which means we are going to be neighbors, Kevin. You think He is going to judge you on your deeds -- but He is looking to your heart and, well, you're in ---- IMO. In other words, Kev, I am right anyway !!!
God Bless
JD
