DAVEH: Thanx for the offer, John. At this point in time, I don't think I am comfortable with understanding grace as you apparently must
Why not? The scriptures and biblical references to grace verses law are in the same Bible Mormons possess. Right there in black and white. Jere 31:31-34 reads the same as in my Bible. Romans 3 bears the same teaching. Hebrews explains the same redemptive sacrifice. I Cor 8:1-3 makes our relationship in love with God more important than religious oriented (or any other kind) knowledge as precisely in your Bible as mineand so on.
This biblical teaching of unmerited forgiveness makes the primary need for a second effort (Mormonism) a non issue. God did not get it wrong the first time. He did not misunderstand the wickedness of those whom he intended to save. He is not out of control when it comes to the history of man's walk with Him. As I see it, the claim that God failed to get it right with the New Covenant is amazing. If not, why not.
John
