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The Sword of Gilead & The Book of Angels

people would not perish (with the rest) and have
eternal life (John 3:16).
Of course, this text has a condition in that
it refers to those that would believe in him would
not perish. Whilst God is all merciful and all
loving, he is also a just judge. If there are no
sinners, there is no need for mercy or judgement.
It is however correct to say that Christians are no
longer sinners inasmuch as they do not try to live
a sinful life and as they understand it avoids sin at
all costs.
This does not refer to those that are only
Christians by name for these have not really had a
conversion experience and so have little desire or
ability to avoid sin. In fact, there is no letter in the
Epistles addressed to sinners; they are to the
saints. This means saints with the small “s,” and
not a capital “S” for those that are canonised.
Referring to grace, this is a gift of God
given that we live a righteous life with a renewed
mind and the ability to avoid or overcome sin in
order to fulfil the faith that the Gospel requires in
bringing forth the fruit and works of the
Kingdom. Whilst we are saved and righteous
before God, we are not perfect, and so to this end,
God provides through the sacrifice and blood of
Christ, access to the Throne to obtain mercy and
timely help (Hebrews 4:16). It makes sense that
mercy is not required for the innocent and so in

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