"God does not stand toward the sinner as an executioner of the sentence against transgression; but He leaves the rejectors of His mercy to themselves, to reap that which they have sown."

If God doesn't stand as executioner and leaves them to themselves, could you explain how that fits in with: "Kland, the following quote does not explain all the different ways and methods God has employed over the years to punish sinners.

T:Regarding Moses and the Sabbath-breaker, I don't have anything to add to what we've discussed previously. The point I've been trying to make is that if there is a discrepancy between something we think that happened in the OT and what Jesus Christ revealed of God during His earthly mission, we should take the position that what Jesus Christ revealed is accurate, full, and complete, and that our idea of what happened in the OT which we perceive as being contradictory is what should be adjusted. This is as opposed to reaching the conclusion that Jesus Christ did not reveal all that God can know of God (but did something more limited, for example, revealing only what certain individuals could comprehend at the time).

M:Tom, please answer the questions I posted above. Your unwillingness to explain why God commanded Moses to kill the Sabbath-breaker and the blasphemer leads me to suspect you believe He didn't.

T: Please note the underlined sentence. Also the rest of the post, which makes the point I've been wishing to make. You can choose to agree or disagree with the point, but I think this is about as far as we can go on this subject for the time being.

Given everything you've ever posted about it, I am forced to conclude, therefore, you do *not* believe God commanded Moses to kill the Sabbath-breaker and the blasphemer. If this isn't what you believe, then please tell me now, otherwise, you leave me with no other option. Thank you.

"God does not stand toward the sinner as an executioner of the sentence against transgression; but He leaves the rejectors of His mercy to themselves, to reap that which they have sown."

K:If God doesn't stand as executioner and leaves them to themselves, could you explain how that fits in with: "Kland, the following quote does not explain all the different ways and methods God has employed over the years to punish sinners.

M:It doesn't.

It doesn't matter what I believe about this.

It doesn't.

PS - I haven't found Kland's comments or questions interesting or inviting.

So what should we conclude here?

Did you just justify my previously mentioned feelings?

T:It doesn't matter what I believe about this.

M:Does this mean you agree with my conclusion regarding your view?

It is, after all, in harmony with your belief God didn't do anything in the OT that contradicts what Jesus did in the NT. It is clear, therefore, that you believe God did not command Moses to kill sinners. You believe the following passages must be interpreted to mean God did not command Moses to kill sinners:

Numbers
15:36 And all the congregation brought him without the camp, and stoned him with stones, and he died; as the LORD commanded Moses.

Leviticus
24:23 And Moses spake to the children of Israel, that they should bring forth him that had cursed out of the camp, and stone him with stones. And the children of Israel did as the LORD commanded Moses.

PS - I haven't found Kland's comments or questions interesting or inviting.

I think he has been frustrated by your responses, which explains his comments.

That the quote you posted says....